Wyoming Motorcycle Practice Test 9

1.Why does the manual tell moped riders to keep their feet on the pedals even while the motor is running?

The pedals may keep turning and hit the pavement when you lean into a turnThe motor shuts off if your feet leave the pedalsIt keeps the chain from touching the chain guardWyoming law requires constant pedaling

2.An off-road recreational vehicle needs to cross a main traveled roadway. How does the manual say the crossing must be made?

At a shallow angle to merge smoothlyOnly with a flag person presentAnywhere, since off-road vehicles have the right-of-wayAt a right angle to the roadway, or as close to one as practicable, yielding to all traffic

3.To start a swerve, how much hand pressure does the manual say to apply, and where?

A hard shove on the grip opposite your escape routeA small amount, on the grip on the side of your escape routeSteady pressure on both grips at onceNone; shift your body weight only

4.Why does the manual consider turn signals more critical for a rider than for a car driver?

Because motorcycle signals are brighterBecause motorcycles have no brake lightBecause signals cancel automatically on motorcyclesBecause of the rider's vulnerability

5.The pavement is slippery after a rain shower. What following distance does the manual recommend?

One secondExactly two secondsThree seconds or moreHalf a second for every 10 mph

6.If your drive chain breaks while you're riding, how will you most likely notice?

The engine temperature slowly risesPower to the rear wheel cuts out all at onceThe steering suddenly feels heavyA warning light flashes on the speedometer

7.What does a railroad advance warning sign tell you to do?

Stop completely at the sign and waitSlow down, look and listen for a train, and be ready to stopSpeed up to clear the tracks quicklyChange lanes to the left

8.Which pair of gloves best fits the manual's advice for riding?

Thin cotton gloves that let your hands breatheFingerless gloves for a better feel of the controlsNo gloves, for a more direct gripLeather gloves, or gloves of similarly durable material

9.After a police officer stops you on your motorcycle, what does the manual say to do with your hands?

Reach for your documents right awayPut them in your jacket pocketsTake off your helmet with both handsKeep them on the handlebars where the officer can see them

10.You spot a pothole and some broken pavement ahead in your lane. What does the manual say to try first?

Speed up so the tires skip across itAvoid it by slowing down or riding around itLean the motorcycle to roll over it at an angleBrake hard at the moment the front tire reaches it