Delaware Motorcycle Test 01

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Delaware Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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What makes riding a motorcycle more challenging than driving a car?

Motorcycles react faster to your input

On a motorcycle you have to have good balance

On a motorcycle road positioning is more varied

All of these factors

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A friend gives you an old set of golfing waterproofs to keep you dry when riding. Why should you politely decline them?

They make you look like an amateur

They don't have any crash protection

They could rip at high speeds

They can't keep the rain out on a motorcycle

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On a normal motorcycle, where will you find the turn-signal switch?

Under your left forefinger

Under your right forefinger

Under your left thumb

Under your right thumb

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What is the minimum liability insurance you must carry in Delaware to cover passengers?

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$15,000

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What's the most important thing for the soles of your motorcycle footwear?

They should be rubber

They should be thick

They should be nonslip

They should be colored

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Helmets are compulsory for riding in Delaware up to what age?

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Which of these is not acceptable material for motorcycle jacket?

Canvas

Synthetic

Fleece

Leather

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For a motorcycle to fit you, when you are seated on it?

One foot should be on the ground and you should be able to reach the controls comfortably

Both feet should be on the ground and you should be able to reach the controls with your arms outstretched

One foot should be on the ground and you should be able to reach the controls by stretching

Both feet should be on the ground and you should be comfortably able to reach the controls

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You should wear a helmet?

In urban environments

For long trips

Always

When planning to ride at high speed

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When should you not bother with eye protection?

You should always wear eye protection

When going on a short ride

When riding at night

When not planning to ride over 30 mph

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What should you do to ensure that your helmet does not stop you seeing as far to each side as you need to?

You don't need to do anything, because it won't

Always use a three-quarter face helmet

Keep turning your head continuously from side to side

Fit larger mirrors on your motorcycle

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You've just bought a new motorcycle. You should go to your owner's manual?

Before you attempt to ride your motorcycle

When there is a mechanical problem

When you need to activate the warranty

If you need to check tire pressures

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Your helmet is almost useless as protection if?

You don't have it fastened

It doesn't have a face shield

It doesn't have a chin bar

It doesn't have reflective strips

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The most common crash speed is less than 30 mph. At that speed, what effect does a helmet have on the number and severity of head injuries compared to riding bareheaded?

They are halved

They are cut by a tenth

They are cut by a third

They are cut by a quarter

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The majority of motorcyclists killed in crashes die from?

Bleeding

Head or neck injury

Internal trauma

Heart failure

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How long is your Delaware temporary motorcycle learner's permit valid for?

1 year

3 months

2 years

6 months

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How many times can you extend your Delaware temporary motorcycle learner's permit?

Twice

4 times

As many times as you like

Once

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What's the best way to protect your eyes and face when riding?

Eyeglasses and a bandanna

Shatter-resistant plastic face shield

Motorcycle goggles and a high collared jacket

Sunglasses and a ski mask

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If you are unlucky enough to be involved in a crash, statistically it will most likely be?

Once you've got over 30 mph

Within 5 miles of your starting point

When you've been riding for more than an hour

When you're taking a curve

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What should your motorcycle have in terms of mirrors, at a minimum?

Right mirror

Left mirror

Both left and right mirrors

At least one mirror, either left or right

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When riding on a temporary motorcycle learner's permit, you may not?

Carry passengers

Do any of these things

Ride on the interstate

Ride between sunset and sunrise

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Your rear brake is not functioning. You know that 75% of your braking force comes from the front brake, so you can ride it...?

As long as you don't exceed 30 mph

You should never ride with defective brakes

To the nearest repair shop

Until the next service

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20% of motorcycle crashes result in?

Shoulder injuries

Head and neck injuries

Foot injuries

Leg injuries

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In all crashes, at any speed, how much more likely are you to live after a motorcycle crash in which you receive a head injury if you are wearing a helmet?

4 times

The odds are the same

2 times

3 times

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What's the best way of ensuring that riding a motorcycle does not damage your hearing?

Use a personal music player when riding

Wearing a fullface helmet

Wearing earplugs

Always keeping your face shield down

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It's a hot summer day and you go out for a ride wearing just a T-shirt. Apart from serious abrasions when you crash, you are also risking?

Being fined

Delirium

Dehydration

Hypothermia

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Motorcyclists who have been riding their motorcycle for five months or less are responsible for what proportion of crashes?

Less than a tenth

Less than a quarter

More than half

More than three quarters

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If you wish to obtain an M endorsement on your Delaware driver's license, you must undertake the Motorcycle Rider Education Course if you are under what age?

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Why should you always wear gloves when riding a motorcycle?

To keep your hands warm

To give you better grip

For protection in a crash

All of these reasons

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If you are over 19 years of age in Delaware, when riding you must?

Have proof that you own a helmet

Be wearing some form of headgear

Have a helmet in your possession

Be wearing a helmet

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