Motorcycle permit practice test 11

C: When you will slow more quickly than others expect, or where they don't expect it, such as mid-block or at an alley. Flash your brake light before slowing quickly (like leaving a high-speed highway) or where others may not expect it (mid-block, alleys); also when being tailgated. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Increasing Noticeability: Brake Light, page 14.

D: The taillight is already on with the headlight, so the brake light stands out less. The motorcycle's brake light is usually less noticeable than a car's, particularly since the taillight goes on with the headlight. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Increasing Noticeability: Brake Light, page 14.

A: When stopped at an intersection, before changing lanes, and before slowing down. Make a special point of using mirrors when stopped at an intersection, before you change lanes, and before you slow down. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Using Your Mirrors, page 15.

A: They give a wider view but make cars seem farther away than they really are. Convex mirrors give a wider view behind but make cars seem farther away than they are; practice judging distance and allow extra space. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Using Your Mirrors, page 15.

B: Turn your head and look to the side for vehicles in your blind spot. Checking mirrors is not enough; motorcycles have blind spots, so turn your head and look before changing lanes. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Head Checks, page 15.

A: The lane next to you and the far lane. On a multi-lane road, look at the next lane and the one beyond it. A driver two lanes over may be moving into the same gap you want. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Head Checks, page 15.

A: Before passing a parked car that has someone in the driver's seat. A quick beep is a good idea before passing anyone who may move into your lane, such as a parked car with someone in the driver's seat. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Horn, page 15.

B: Sound it loud and long, and be ready to stop or swerve. In an emergency, sound your horn loud and long and be ready to stop or swerve away from the danger. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Horn, page 15.

C: A motorcycle's horn isn't as loud as a car's. A motorcycle horn isn't as loud as a car's, so use it but don't rely on it; keep time and space to maneuver as well. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Horn, page 15.

A: Only experienced riders. Extra weight changes how the motorcycle behaves, so only experienced riders should attempt to carry passengers or large loads. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo, page 22.

A: In the owner's manual or on the label attached to the motorcycle. Check both tires against the owner's manual or the label on the motorcycle; don't forget the front tire, though most added weight is at the rear. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Motorcycle, page 22.

A: The load changes where the beam falls, so it should be lowered back to the height it had unloaded. Mark the beam on a wall about 10 feet away before loading; with a full load and passenger, recheck it and use the adjusting screws to lower the beam to the same height. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Motorcycle, page 22.

D: The same level of protective gear as the rider. Your passenger needs proper riding gear, as protective as your own. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Equipment for Carrying a Passenger, page 22.

B: Passenger footrests, a seat big enough for two, and a strap or handholds. You need passenger footrests, a seat large enough for both without crowding, and a strap or solid handholds for the passenger. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Equipment for Carrying a Passenger, page 22.

D: Immediately behind the rider. Children should be placed immediately behind the rider; a child in front can't balance properly and may interfere with control. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

C: After you have started the engine and put the transmission in neutral, with your feet down and brakes applied. Tell your passenger to mount only after the engine is started and the transmission is in neutral, while you keep both feet down and the brakes applied. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

B: As far forward as possible without hindering your control. Have the passenger sit as close to you as they can without getting in the way of your control. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

C: Keep both feet firmly on the footrests. Passengers should keep both feet on the footrests even when stopped; firm footing keeps them from falling off and pulling you off. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

B: Stay directly behind you and lean with you, looking over your shoulder in the direction of the turn. Passengers should stay directly behind you and lean with you; looking over your shoulder toward the turn helps. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

B: Rise slightly off the seat. Tell your passenger to rise slightly off the seat when crossing an obstacle. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

C: Before bumps, before starting from a stop, and before sharp turns or sudden moves. Remind the passenger to hold tighter when you approach surface hazards, start from a stop or enter traffic, or are about to turn sharply or move suddenly. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

A: Yes; always instruct your passenger before the trip, even an experienced rider. Don't assume passengers know motorcycle handling; always instruct them before starting, even if they ride themselves. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Preparing Your Passenger to Ride, page 22.

D: It takes longer to speed up, slow down or turn. The more your passenger weighs, the slower the motorcycle will accelerate, stop and turn. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Riding with Passengers, page 23.

A: Ride a little slower; if part of the motorcycle scrapes the ground, steering control can be lost. Ride a little slower with a passenger, especially in curves, corners and over bumps; scraping at lean angle can cost you steering control. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Riding with Passengers, page 23.

D: Start slowing earlier, keep a larger space cushion and wait for larger gaps. Start slowing earlier, maintain a larger space cushion when slowing, and wait for larger gaps to cross, enter or merge. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Riding with Passengers, page 23.