Pennsylvania Motorcycle Practice Test 2

1.You are riding directly beside a car in the next lane. What should you do?

Match its speed exactly and stay thereMove as close to it as possibleSound your horn continuouslySpeed up or drop back to a clear spot

2.When a group in staggered formation passes another vehicle, riders should pass:

Two at a time to save spaceAs a tight pack all at onceIn pairs, side by sideOne at a time

3.Riding with your headlight on during the day makes you:

Harder for others to seeOnly visible at nightAbout twice as likely to be noticedExempt from using turn signals

4.Why is it important to keep your helmet fastened securely while riding?

So the strap does not flap in the windTo keep the visor from foggingSo it does not fly off before it can protect you in a crashTo make the helmet lighter

5.Why is relying on stimulants to fight fatigue a poor idea for a rider?

They are illegal for all ridersThey cause extreme fatigue or depression when they wear offThey improve concentration too muchThey have no effect at all

6.While you are stopped in traffic, which gear should the motorcycle be in?

First gear, so you can move out quicklyNeutral, so the engine can restThe highest gear availableWhatever gear you were last in

7.Why is riding a motorcycle more tiring than driving a car, and how should you manage it?

It is not tiring, so no breaks are neededRide longer to build enduranceTake a break at least every two hours to fight fatigueUse stimulants to stay alert

8.After you enter an intersection, you should avoid changing your speed or position sharply because:

A driver might think you are about to turnIt is against the lawIt wastes fuelIt could stall the engine

9.Under the Move Over law, what must you do if traffic makes it impossible to change lanes away from an emergency response area?

Slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limitKeep your speed steady and sound your hornStop completely until the scene is clearedTurn on your four-way flashers and continue at the limit

10.At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see the road?

Its headlights and taillights help reveal the road and bumps aheadIt blocks glare so you can turn your lights offIt lets you draft closely to save fuelIt provides a windbreak so you can speed up