Texas Motorcycle Practice Test 8

1.Which brake should you use for an ordinary, unhurried stop?

The rear brake by itself, keeping the front one for emergenciesBoth of them, every single time you slow or stopThe front brake by itselfWhichever one falls closer to hand

2.A round yellow sign with a large black 'X' and the letters 'RR' warns that:

A rest area is aheadA railroad crossing is aheadThe road ahead is closed

3.If you cannot avoid riding over an object in the road, what is the safest way to cross it?

Hit it at a shallow angle while leaningApproach near a right angle, keep straight, and rise slightly off the seatBrake hard the instant the front wheel touches itSpeed up and try to jump it

4.What is the recommended formation for a group of motorcycles, and how should it change for curves?

Ride side by side in pairs at all timesAlways ride single file, even on straight roadsRide staggered on straight stretches and switch to single file for curves, turns, and entrances or exitsBunch up closely together to stay in a tight group

5.When should you increase your following distance beyond the 2-second minimum?

Only on a dry, empty highwayNever, because two seconds is always enoughOnly when riding uphillIn rain, on slippery roads, at night, or when someone is following you too closely

6.Why do experienced riders wear earplugs or similar hearing protection?

So they cannot hear traffic and ride with fewer distractionsOnly because the highway rules oblige them toBecause long exposure to engine and wind noise can damage hearing permanently, even under a full-face helmetBecause a helmet by itself shuts out every trace of wind noise

7.Compared with a twelve-ounce can of beer, how much alcohol does a five-ounce glass of wine hold?

Far less, which makes wine the safer choice before a rideRoughly the same amountAround twice as muchIt depends only on how fast you drink it

8.How can you warn a driver following closely behind that you are about to slow or stop?

Wave an arm and hope they noticeFlash your brake light by tapping the brake a few timesSwitch your headlight off brieflySpeed up so they lose interest

9.When should you set your mirrors, and what should they show you?

On the move, so you can judge the angle at riding speedBefore you set off, aimed to show the lane behind and as much of the neighboring lane as they canBefore you set off, aimed so that you can see both of your shouldersWhenever you like, since mirrors do the job of a head check

10.Which jacket or vest colors give you the best chance of being noticed?

Black, because it contrasts with the pavementDark blue or gray, which stay looking cleanBrown or olive, which stand out against the skyVivid orange, red, yellow or green