Louisiana Motorcycle: Lane Position & Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

If vehicles are traveling on both sides of you, which lane position is usually best?

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The center of the lane — When vehicles are on both sides, the center of the lane (path 2) is usually your best option.

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The far left path

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The far right path

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The shoulder

Question 2

The manual notes that most convex (rounded) motorcycle mirrors:

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Give a wider view but make cars look farther away — Convex mirrors give a wider view of the road behind but make vehicles appear farther away than they really are.

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Make cars look closer than they are

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Show only the rider's shoulder

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Are useless in daylight

Question 3

When following a car, where should a rider position themselves to be seen in the driver's rearview mirror?

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In the center portion of the lane — Riding in the center portion of the lane places your image in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror, where they are most likely to see you.

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On the far left edge only

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Directly on the car's bumper

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Weaving side to side

Question 4

The manual advises which default lane position for good visibility, while noting no part of the lane must always be avoided?

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The left third of the lane as a default — Many riders treat the left third of the lane, the left tire track, as their default position, then vary it as conditions warrant.

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The far right edge always

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The shoulder whenever possible

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Directly on the center oil strip

Question 5

Riding between rows of stopped or slow cars in the same lane is dangerous because:

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A door could open or a car could turn into you — Lane sharing leaves you vulnerable to the unexpected, such as an opening door, an extended hand, or a car turning suddenly.

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It is always the fastest route

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It uses more fuel

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Cars cannot see your brake light

Question 6

To discourage other drivers from squeezing into your lane, the manual says you should keep what position?

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A center-portion position — Keep a center-portion position whenever drivers might be tempted to share your lane, such as in heavy traffic or near turns.

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The far right of the lane

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The far left edge

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On the lane line

Question 7

When being passed by another vehicle, which lane position does the manual recommend?

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The center portion of the lane — Stay in the center portion of your lane; riding close to the passing vehicle risks a sideswipe, and moving to the far side may invite the driver to cut back in early.

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The side nearest the passing car

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The side farthest from the passing car

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Onto the shoulder

Question 8

The manual says drivers are most tempted to squeeze past a motorcycle in the same lane when:

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Traffic is heavy and bumper-to-bumper — Drivers are most tempted to share your lane in heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic, when they want to pass, when you are preparing to turn, or when moving to an exit.

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You are on an empty highway

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You are riding at night only

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You have your high beam on

Question 9

Why does the manual warn against riding directly alongside cars in the next lane?

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You may sit in a blind spot and lose an escape route — You may be in another car's blind spot, and cars beside you also block your escape route if danger appears in your own lane.

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It looks unprofessional

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It always violates the law

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It drains the battery

Question 10

Head checks are necessary in addition to mirror checks because motorcycles:

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Have blind spots the mirrors miss — Like cars, motorcycles have blind spots, so you must turn your head and look to the side before changing lanes.

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Have no mirrors

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Cannot legally use mirrors

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Have wider mirrors than cars

Question 11

The manual describes cars and motorcycles as each needing:

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A full lane to operate safely — Both cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely, which is why lane sharing is usually prohibited.

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Only half a lane

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The shoulder to pass

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Two lanes at all times

Question 12

The manual says each traffic lane gives a motorcycle how many usable paths of travel?

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Three paths — Each lane offers a motorcycle three paths of travel, and the rider should choose the position that best helps them see and be seen.

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Two paths

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One path

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Five paths

Louisiana Motorcycle: Lane Position & Sharing the Road practice test

Study questions with answers

1. If vehicles are traveling on both sides of you, which lane position is usually best?

2. The manual notes that most convex (rounded) motorcycle mirrors:

3. When following a car, where should a rider position themselves to be seen in the driver's rearview mirror?

4. The manual advises which default lane position for good visibility, while noting no part of the lane must always be avoided?

5. Riding between rows of stopped or slow cars in the same lane is dangerous because:

6. To discourage other drivers from squeezing into your lane, the manual says you should keep what position?

7. When being passed by another vehicle, which lane position does the manual recommend?

8. The manual says drivers are most tempted to squeeze past a motorcycle in the same lane when:

9. Why does the manual warn against riding directly alongside cars in the next lane?

10. Head checks are necessary in addition to mirror checks because motorcycles:

11. The manual describes cars and motorcycles as each needing:

12. The manual says each traffic lane gives a motorcycle how many usable paths of travel?

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