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Correct answer: A. Three
There are three lane positions available to a motorcycle in each lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).
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Answer: C. three
Rationale: Each lane of traffic has three lane positions in which a motorcycle may travel: one (left), two (center), and three (right).
Answer: D. None, because they all have their uses
Rationale: You should choose whichever lane position is safest for the given situation. No lane position needs to be always avoided.
Answer: D. Decelerating
Rationale: When turning a motorcycle, you should avoid decelerating. Maintain your speed or accelerate to steady the motorcycle.
Answer: C. Cover the clutch and both brakes.
Rationale: You can reduce your reaction time by covering the clutch and both brakes so that you'll be ready to use them if necessary.
Answer: B. coast in neutral
Rationale: You must not coast in neutral while riding downhill. If you need to react quickly, you may not have enough time to get your vehicle in gear.
Answer: A. It depends on the situation.
Rationale: The safest lane position depends on the particular situation. There is no need to always avoid any lane position.
Answer: A. You may avoid problems from car doors opening.
Rationale: When driving beside a line of parked cars, you should stay in the left lane position to avoid problems from car doors opening in your path.
Answer: A. weekly.
Rationale: The fluid levels of your motorcycle should be checked weekly.
Answer: C. approximately one-third of a traffic lane.
Rationale: A motorcycle mini-lane is approximately one-third of a traffic lane. Therefore, there are three lane positions in each traffic lane: one (left), two (center), and three (right).
Answer: C. Center or right
Rationale: If while riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane, choose a center or right lane position to make yourself more visible and avoid the hazards.
Answer: A. the left
Rationale: When you are passing a line of parked cars, it is best to drive in the left lane position. This helps avoid hazards associated with parked cars.
Answer: D. remain in first gear.
Rationale: When stopped at a stop sign, the bike should remain in first gear so you can start off easily again.
Answer: A. left
Rationale: When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the left lane position to increase your line of sight and make you more visible.
Answer: D. no lane position is the best in all circumstances.
Rationale: In general, there is no one best position for riders to be seen. Ride where it will be easiest for drivers to see you. No portion of the lane needs to be avoided - including the center. (Unless the road is wet with rain, even the average oily strip provides enough traction to ride safely.)
Answer: A. ride in the center lane position.
Rationale: The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to ride in the center lane position.
Answer: B. the one that will make you the most visible.
Rationale: The best lane position is the one in which you will be most likely to be seen.
Answer: C. change constantly to give you the best view.
Rationale: While you are riding on a winding road, you should constantly change lane positions to always give you the best view of what is coming up ahead.
Answer: D. first gear.
Rationale: When you are stopped at a stop sign, your bike should remain in first gear so that you can start off easily again.
Answer: C. Left or right
Rationale: To prevent colliding with a hazard in the center of the lane, you should ride in the left or right lane position.
Answer: B. If your throttle is stuck and you can't free it
Rationale: You should operate the engine cut-off switch if the throttle is stuck and you cannot loosen it by twisting it back and forth.
Answer: C. cover the clutch and both brakes.
Rationale: When you are in a hazardous situation, the best way to reduce your reaction time is to cover the clutch and both brakes.
Answer: D. Decelerating
Rationale: Motorcycles are less stable at lower speeds. When turning a motorcycle, you should avoid decelerating. To steady the motorcycle, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.
Answer: C. change your lane position as needed.
Rationale: While you are riding through a curve, you should change your lane position as needed to give you the best view of what lies ahead.
Answer: B. Left or right
Rationale: When it is raining, you should ride in either the left or right lane position. The center lane position may be slippery from the buildup of oil and other vehicle fluids.
Answer: A. It depends on the situation.
Rationale: No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.
Answer: A. You may avoid problems from doors opening.
Rationale: When passing parked cars, ride in the left lane position to avoid problems from car doors opening into your path of travel, drivers getting out of cars, or people stepping from between cars.
Answer: C. When entering a highway
Rationale: When you're riding in a group, you should ride single file when entering or exiting highways, taking curves, making turns, or riding anywhere else that you may need to change your lane position.
Answer: D. Keep your knees against the gas tank.
Rationale: Help keep your balance in turns by keeping your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and the motorcycle move together.
Answer: C. the left or right lane position.
Rationale: Oil and grease tend to build up in the center of the lane. At locations where there is oil and grease buildup, ride in the left or right lane position. For the best traction, ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.
Answer: D. increasing the throttle.
Rationale: To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, you should roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.
Short daily practice keeps braking, lane position, visibility, and hazard decisions fresh.
A small daily habit is less intimidating than starting a full practice test from scratch.
The answer matters, but the explanation is what helps you avoid the same mistake on the real test.
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