Nevada Motorcycle Practice Test 1

11.As rain begins to fall, which part of the lane is usually the better choice?

The exact center of the laneThe painted edge lineThe shoulderThe tracks worn by car tires, often the left one

12.What must a driver facing a flashing yellow arrow do?

Stop and wait for a green arrowTurn at once, since the movement is protectedYield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then turn when it is safeTreat it as a stop sign

13.A yellow diamond sign with black symbols tells a driver that:

a law is being posteda service is available nearbya scenic area lies aheadthere is a special condition or hazard ahead

14.Which Nevada motorcycles must carry electric turn signals front and rear?

Only machines over 500 cubic centimetersOnly machines used to carry passengersThose manufactured after the start of 1973Only machines registered outside Nevada

15.When does the manual call for the low beam?

After dark and in fogOnly in bright sunshineWhenever a passenger is aboardOnly when parked

16.How does a motorcycle behave when the front tire loses its air?

The steering starts to feel heavyThe rear end jerks from side to sideThe engine loses power at onceThe brake lever goes soft

17.A group is about to set off. Who should take the lead and sweep positions?

Whoever owns the largest motorcycle takes bothThe newest riders, so the rest of the group can watch themThe most experienced riders, with the sweep at the back setting the paceThe leader rides last so that everyone stays in view

18.What should a rider do about the wandering feeling on rain grooves or a bridge grating?

Brake firmly until the surface endsCross at a sharp angle to reduce the weavingAccelerate hard to get across fasterRelax, hold a steady speed and ride straight across

19.What should you do with your body just before riding over a bump you cannot avoid?

Rise slightly off the seat and absorb the shock through knees and elbowsPress down hard into the seatLean back and straighten both armsStand fully upright on the footrests

20.An ambulance approaches with siren sounding and lights flashing. What must you do?

Move to the right edge, clear of any intersection, and stop until it passesStop exactly where you are, even in the intersectionSpeed up to clear the road aheadMove to the left lane and continue