Ohio Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

When passing a vehicle, you:

May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.
Must not exceed the speed limit.
Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.

Explanation

Q.2.

A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.
Will never happen.
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

Explanation

Q.3.

If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
Sit as far back as possible.
Never hold onto you.

Explanation

Q.4.

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.

Explanation

Q.5.

Unlike other beverages, alcohol:

Is absorbed into the bloodstream right away.
Needs to be digested.
Doesn’t affect humans.

Explanation

Q.6.

You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your riding skills will not be affected.
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

Explanation

Q.7.

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.1 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.12 percent

Explanation

Q.8.

Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.
Can cause irreversible hearing damage.
Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

Explanation

Q.9.

When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Sit as far back as possible on the bike.
Not talk or move unnecessarily.

Explanation

Q.10.

To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

Explanation

Q.11.

You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear:

Face or eye protection.
A baseball cap.
Sneakers.

Explanation

Q.12.

When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.
Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.
Should be avoided.

Explanation

Q.13.

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect you from:

Noise.
Dust.
Glare.

Explanation

Q.14.

What does this sign mean?

No left turn
No U-turn
No right turn

Explanation

Q.15.

If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:

Assume all controls are in the same location as they are on your motorcycle.
Immediately take it out on the highway.
Get familiar with it in a controlled area.

Explanation

Q.16.

When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.

Explanation

Q.17.

If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?

Right
Left
Either side

Explanation

Q.18.

The center portion of a lane contains an oily strip. This strip:

Should be avoided at all times.
Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.
Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.

Explanation

Q.19.

A motorcyclist should not rely only on their mirrors because:

Sometimes mirrors can be dirty, limiting the motorcyclist's view.
Mirrors are always unreliable.
Motorcycles have blind spots.

Explanation

Q.20.

Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

Explanation

Q.21.

When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Explanation

Q.22.

Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

A gravel road
A paved driveway
Dry pavement

Explanation

Q.23.

Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather
Denim
Polyester
Wool

Explanation

Q.24.

When turning, you should:

Move your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders, to look through the turn.
Turn your head and shoulders to look through the turn.

Explanation

Q.25.

If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

Explanation

Q.26.

You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A leather jacket.
A sweatshirt.

Explanation

Q.27.

When entering a turn, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Come to a complete stop.

Explanation

Q.28.

If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.
You must observe the posted speed limit.

Explanation

Q.29.

Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake.
The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.
Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful.

Explanation

Q.30.

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

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Explanation

Q.31.

When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

Black, or another dark color.
Warm.
Made of leather or synthetic materials.

Explanation

Q.32.

When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured as high as possible.
Secured as low as possible.
Secured on a sissy bar.

Explanation

Q.33.

How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

Wait.
Drink coffee.
Exercise.

Explanation

Q.34.

The key to making a quick turn is to:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.

Explanation

Q.35.

A windshield:

Is a good substitute for a face shield.
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
Is required on all motorcycles.
Should be used on windy days.

Explanation

Q.36.

When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Explanation

Q.37.

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride on the right side of the lane.
Ride on the edge of the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Explanation

Q.38.

The front brake:

Should only be used in an emergency.
Should be used with the rear brake.
Is unsafe to use.

Explanation

Q.39.

What does this sign mean?

Vehicles will be entering the roadway.
Signal ahead.
Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Explanation

Q.40.

When braking on a motorcycle:

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

Explanation

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