Arizona Motorcycle Test 02

Remember to always follow road rules and safe riding practices for a fun experience on the open roads of Arizona. Happy riding! So, use our practice test to prepare yourself before taking the written exam. It covers essential topics every motorcycle rider should know, such as lane positioning, proper helmet use, and handling curves and turns.

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Arizona Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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As you enter a curve, where should you be looking?

At the center line

Where you want to go

At the apex of the curve

At your front wheel

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How far ahead should you be searching your path of travel when riding?

8 seconds

12 seconds

6 seconds

10 seconds

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Why should you try to sit up straight on your motorcycle?

To prevent backache

So you can dismount quickly in an emergency

So that your arms are only used for steering

So that you can be better seen

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In a normal slow stop, how should you use your brakes?

Front brake only

Rear brake only

Only one brake, it doesn't matter which

Both together

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Why should you try the throttle, clutch and brakes a few times before setting off on an unfamiliar motorcycle?

Because they need to be warmed up

Because it loosens your hands and feet

Because all motorcycle controls feel different

Because you need to find their limits

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Where on a normal motorcycle will you find the engine cut-off switch?

Below the odometer

Underneath the seat

On the right handlebar

On the left handlebar

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Under normal riding conditions, when is it acceptable to put your feet down when moving?

It is never acceptable

For balance at low speeds

To stay upright on rough surfaces

To stay upright in curves

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When should you adjust your mirrors for optimum viewing?

After a few hundred yards

Once you reach a highway

When you reach 30 mph

Before setting off

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You pull away from a green light quickly, and are hit by a car which entered an intersection on the yellow light. Whose fault is it?

Nobody's fault

Your fault

It's both your faults

The car driver's fault

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A motorcycle clutch should feel what?

Stiff

Tight

Loose

Rough

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So that other drivers can be aware of you, you should take particular care to do what?

Make plenty of noise

Ride as close to them as possible

Stay out of their blindspots

Continually flash your headlights

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What's the best position for riders to see and be seen?

The left-hand portion of the lane

The center of the lane

It depends on circumstances

The right-hand portion of the lane

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Where on a normal motorcycle will you find the horn button?

On the left handlebar

Next to your ignition

By your gas filler cap

On the right handlebar

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The majority of drivers mainly use which of their mirrors to look behind?

It varies

Right sideview mirror

Left sideview mirror

Rearview mirror

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How often should you check your motorcycle for defects?

Before every ride

Every morning

Every other day

Once a week

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You should close up tight with the vehicle in front under what circumstances?

At speeds under 10 mph

At speeds under 5 mph

When stopped

Never, always leave a gap

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In a slow, tight turn, what should you do?

Lean only your body

Lean motorcycle and body

Lean neither motorcycle nor body

Lean only your motorcycle

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If you set off but shortly afterwards your engine stops, the most likely cause is probably what?

Spark plug failure

Fuel supply valve closed

Engine seizure

Battery failure

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What proportion of crashes involve riders who have been using their motorcycle for less than 5 months?

50% plus

40%

20%

30%

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The vehicle ahead of you passes a mailbox. What is the minimum time which should elapse before you pass it?

3 seconds

2 seconds

1 second

1.5 seconds

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Beginners should consider motorcycles of what type?

Smaller

Longer

Higher

Lower

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Your fixed lights, i.e. excluding turn signals, on your motorcycle should be, at a minimum, what?

Brake light and taillight

Headlight, taillight and brake light

Headlight and taillight

Headlight and brake light

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What percentage of your braking power comes from your rear brake?

35%

40%

50%

25%

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To avoid accidentally using too much throttle, your right wrist should be?

Higher than the throttle

Lower than the throttle

It depends how tall you are

In line with the throttle

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You should shift down through the gears?

When you have come to a stop

Before slowing or stopping

Before accelerating

During slowing or stopping

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Why should you be careful when changing gears during a turn?

The change in power can cause a stall

The change in power can cause too much deceleration

The change in power can cause a skid

The change in power can cause too much acceleration

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Which of these is key to avoiding an accident?

Making sure you're as visible as possible

Making sure you stay “under the radar' of other road users

Making sure you have sufficient momentum to swerve

Making sure everyone can hear your engine

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Where on a normal motorcycle is your gearchange lever?

Beneath your left hand

Beneath your right hand

Beneath your left foot

Beneath your right foot

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When going through a curve, what should you do with the throttle?

Maintain or slightly increase speed

Maintain or slightly decrease speed

Decrease speed significantly

Increase speed significantly

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How often, as a minimum, should you check hydraulic fluid and coolant on your motorcycle?

Monthly

Fortnightly

6 monthly

Weekly

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