Florida Motorcycle Practice Test 5

1.The back of your motorcycle begins to jerk and sway from one side to the other. What has most likely happened?
The headlight has failedThe rear tire has lost its airThe clutch cable has stretchedThe front brake is dragging
2.How should a rider treat a signal head that is flashing red?
Speed up to clear the intersection quicklyThe same as a stop sign — stop, then go when it is clearAs a yield sign that never calls for a stopAs a broken signal that can be ignored
3.Florida law sets a minimum clearance for passing a bicyclist. What is it?
One footTwo feetThree feetTen feet
4.The acceleration lane is running out as you blend onto an expressway. Who must yield?
You must — traffic already on the highway has the right of wayHighway traffic has to move over for youNeither, because merging is always shared equallyThe vehicle in the slower lane must yield
5.Your motorcycle has a fuel supply valve. Why check it before riding?
A closed valve stops the headlight from workingIt sets the engine's idle speedIt has to be closed before the engine will startThe engine may start on fuel still in the lines and then quit once they empty
6.What must a rider do before riding away from a parked position at the curb?
Rev the engine to warn nearby driversCheck that the road is clear, signal, and give way to trafficBack the motorcycle into the traffic lane firstWait until no vehicle is visible in either direction
7.When should tinted eye protection stay in the saddlebag?
Any time the temperature climbs above 90 degreesOn any ride longer than an hourAt night, or any other time there is little light to work withOnly while it is raining
8.May a motorcyclist share a single lane side-by-side with a car?
Yes, if you ride on the right edgeYes, whenever traffic is slowYes, as long as the driver agreesNo — the rider needs the full lane and should not share it with a car
9.Where does loose sand and gravel tend to pile up on a paved road?
In the middle of long straight stretchesOnly inside tunnelsOn bridges and overpasses exclusivelyAlong the edges, especially on curves and on ramps to and from highways
10.During a quick stop, how should the front brake lever be worked?
Grabbed hard and held thereSqueezed firmly, with pressure building as you goPumped rapidly on and offLeft alone until the rear wheel has stopped