Nebraska Motorcycle Practice Test 9

11.Why does the manual warn you to read each curve as you approach it?

Because the best path always follows the curve of the roadBecause a curve may hold steady, widen, tighten or turn into several curvesBecause every curve in Nebraska is banked the same wayBecause advisory speeds are always accurate for motorcycles

12.Why should you avoid changing speed or lane position sharply as you enter an intersection?

It lifts weight off the front tireIt uses too much fuelDrivers may conclude you are about to turnIt cancels your turn signal

13.If you cannot avoid a road covered with snow or ice, what does the manual advise?

Maintain highway speed so the wheels keep gyroscopic stabilityRide with both feet on the footrests and the front brake coveredKeep the motorcycle upright, go as slowly as possible, and stay off the brakesLean into every correction and use the rear brake steadily

14.Which three items does the Nebraska manual name as the gear that most improves your odds of escaping serious injury in a crash?

Sunglasses, a rain poncho, and a radio headsetA DOT-compliant helmet, eye or face protection, and protective clothingA reflective vest, a tank bag, and steel-toed work bootsA neck brace, a back protector, and a cooling vest

15.What following distance does the manual recommend at night?

The same two seconds you use by dayOne second, since traffic is lighterThree seconds or moreTen seconds at all times

16.At which moments does the manual single out mirror checks as important?

Only on freewaysOnly before lane changesStopped at an intersection, before changing lanes, and before slowingOnly when a passenger blocks your view

17.You accidentally lock the rear wheel on a surface with good traction while upright and traveling straight. What does the manual say you may do?

Release it instantly, no matter what the wheels are doingAdd full front brake to straighten the machineSteer sharply toward the skidKeep it locked until you have come to a complete stop

18.Vehicles are running on both sides of you. Which lane position is usually best?

Tight against the center lineWhichever side has the newer pavementThe center of the laneTight against the right edge

19.How much confidence should a rider place in eye contact with a driver?

It is no guarantee the driver has actually seen youIt removes the need to cover the brakesIt is reliable proof the driver will yieldIt is reliable at night but not by day

20.A number is posted beneath the crossbuck at a railroad crossing. What does it tell you?

The weight limit of the crossingThe speed limit over the railsThe number of tracks at the crossingThe distance to the next crossing