Ohio Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-11 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.
Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.
Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

Explanation

Q.2.

If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked up, as it will help you stop more quickly.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply it.

Explanation

Q.3.

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

Explanation

Q.4.

Of the following, it is most important to flash your brake light when:

Someone is following you too closely.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.

Explanation

Q.5.

What does this sign mean?

Yield
Slow-moving vehicle
Railroad crossing

Explanation

Q.6.

What does this sign mean?

Two-way traffic
Right lane ends
Merge

Explanation

Q.7.

To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift.
Place your foot over the shift lever and push.
Use your thumb to move the lever.

Explanation

Q.8.

To control a motorcycle well, you should:

Use your arms to hold yourself up.
Keep your knees against the gas tank.
Sit so your arms are straight when reaching for the handlebars.

Explanation

Q.9.

When riding at night:

Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.

Explanation

Q.10.

The formation you should take when riding in a group:

Is always single-file.
Depends on the situation.
Is always staggered.

Explanation

Q.11.

When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:

Have a large bend at the elbow when reaching for the handle grips.
Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Be fully extended when reaching for the handle grips.

Explanation

Q.12.

If riding during the day, you should wear:

Brightly-colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen.
Clothing of any color because other drivers can easily see you in daylight.
Darkly-colored clothing to contrast with the bright sunlight.

Explanation

Q.13.

Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of
About an hour after
About two hours after

Explanation

Q.14.

If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Listening for the other vehicle scraping against the pavement.
Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.
Looking at the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead and trying to determine if it is bouncing.

Explanation

Q.15.

When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

First gear.
Neutral.
Third gear.

Explanation

Q.16.

When motorcyclists ride in a group:

Inexperienced riders should lead the group.
Inexperienced riders should be near the front of the group.
Inexperienced riders should be in the back of the group.

Explanation

Q.17.

Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.
Is acceptable all the time.
May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

Explanation

Q.18.

When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.
Only the rear brake should be used.

Explanation

Q.19.

When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.
Riding in pairs.
A staggered formation.

Explanation

Q.20.

When riding in a group, mirrors:

Should be checked frequently by all riders.
Should be used only by the lead rider.
Should not be checked frequently because they can be a distraction.

Explanation

Q.21.

A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent

Explanation

Q.22.

Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Get off the roadway.
Change lanes and let them pass.
Ride faster.

Explanation

Q.23.

There may be less traction available for braking when:

A motorcycle is leaning.
A motorcycle is straight up and down.
A motorcycle is on dry pavement.

Explanation

Q.24.

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Explanation

Q.25.

What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends
Left lane ends
Traffic control device ahead

Explanation

Q.26.

When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.
Ride on the right side of your lane.
Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

Explanation

Q.27.

Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.

Explanation

Q.28.

Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.
Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.
No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

Explanation

Q.29.

If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of your lane.
In the right portion of your lane.
In the center of your lane.

Explanation

Q.30.

You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.
When it is sunny outside.
When it is colder than usual.
When you are following other motorcycles.

Explanation

Q.31.

When you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Perform both actions at the same time.
Only brake.
Perform one action, then the other.

Explanation

Q.32.

If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.
A short-sleeved shirt.
Darkly-colored clothing.

Explanation

Q.33.

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be:

In the front.
Just behind the lead rider.
In the rear.

Explanation

Q.34.

Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece
Leather
Denim

Explanation

Q.35.

Under normal conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Explanation

Q.36.

What does an integrated braking system do?

It links the front and rear brakes together when the rear brake is applied.
It knows when to brake automatically by understanding your riding habits.
It is connected to the gears and applies the brake when downshifting.

Explanation

Q.37.

When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.
Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake only.

Explanation

Q.38.

When riding ________, you are facing the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles.

On the expressway
Near an intersection
In a group

Explanation

Q.39.

How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

In a staggered formation
In pairs
One at a time

Explanation

Q.40.

Since most crashes happen in daylight, you:

Do not need to wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.
Should wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.
Should wear dark clothing during the day.

Explanation

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