Delaware Motorcycle Test 02

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Delaware Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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What is the most vital element to being seen by other drivers?

Good road positioning

Using your headlight

They are all vital

Wearing bright clothing

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In order to avoid accidentally employing too much throttle, when you start from a standstill your right wrist should be?

Well below the throttle

Just resting on the throttle

Well above the throttle

Level with the throttle

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If your motorcycle is equipped with a kick start, where will you find it?

In front of the rear brake pedal

In front of the gearshift pedal

Behind the gearshift pedal

Behind the rear brake pedal

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How will keeping your knees against the gas tank as you ride help you?

It keeps your knees warm

It's the most aerodynamic position

It keeps your knees out of danger in a crash

It helps keep balance in turns

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You should adjust your mirrors so that they show?

All of the lane behind and the rear of your motorcycle

All of the lane next to you and as much as possible of the lane behind

The lane next to you and as much as possible of the next lane over

All of the lane behind and as much as possible of the lane next to you

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The best way to make sure that you use both brakes automatically in an emergency is what?

Practice using both brakes in slow speed stops

Practice using both brakes when stationary

Always use both brakes in every stop

Practice using both brakes in high speed stops

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On a normal motorcycle, you operate the rear brake with?

Your right hand

Your left foot

Your left hand

Your right foot

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Engine braking can help you control your motorcycle. It happens when?

You are changing up gears

You are changing down gears

You add more choke

You release the throttle

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If you have to brake in the middle of a curve, the lack of traction available means that you should?

Brake more lightly than usual

Brake more heavily than usual

Brake the same as usual

Only apply the front brake

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Before shifting up or down, what's the first step you should take?

Roll off the throttle while pulling in the clutch

Roll off the throttle, then pull in the clutch

Pull in the clutch and front brake simultaneously

Roll on the throttle while pulling in the clutch

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When inspecting your drive system, you should check what?

That there are no worn sprockets

That the chain is correctly tightened

All of these

That the chain is properly oiled

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When you release the throttle, it should return to its closed position?

Immediately

Gradually

Only when you twist it back

In stages

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Where will you find neutral on most motorcycle gearboxes?

After 5th gear

Before 1st gear

Between 1st and 2nd gear

Between 3rd and 4th gear

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To avoid skidding, as you move through a straight-line braking maneuver how should you apply your brakes (after having applied them both to begin with)?

Start to release both of them

More rear, less front

More front, less rear

Keep them both at full pressure

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ABS systems can help you to avoid what?

Over revving

Sideways drift

Wheel lock-up

Stalling

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What's the maximum interval you should leave between checking your hydraulic fluid and coolant levels?

Two months

One month

One week

One day

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When should you change items on your motorcycle such as oil, filters etc.?

Whenever motorcycle performance drops

As and when they fail

At the intervals recommended in the manual

At each service interval

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If your motorcycle is equipped with a tachometer, what will it show you?

Your speed

The engine revolutions

Total distance travelled

Fuel remaining

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Why shouldn't you drag your feet when riding?

You could injure your foot

For all of these reasons

It stops you getting to the controls quickly

You can catch something and upset your balance

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When riding your motorcycle, your arms should be?

Supporting half your weight

Supporting as much of your weight as possible

Supporting all your weight

Supporting as little of your weight as possible

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Your brake light should operate?

From both brakes used together

From the front brake

From either the front or rear brake

From the rear brake

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If a car driver enters an intersection with the traffic light on yellow, turning to red, and you pull away with a green light and s/he hits you, whose fault is that?

Neither of your faults

Your fault

Both of your faults

The car driver's fault

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What's the main reason for riders crashing in curves?

Entering too slow

Entering too fast

Braking too soft

Braking too hard

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Why is it even more important to maintain and check your motorcycle than it would be with a car?

Because motorcycles have more moving parts

Because cars have bigger engines

Because minor technical failures can cause crashes

Because motorcycles aren't built as well as cars

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You should base your gear changes on what?

Your speed

The engine revolutions

The time since the last gearchange

The manufacturer's manual

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You can best employ the correct muscles for precision steering if?

Your hands are below your elbows

Your elbows are tucked into your sides

You stick your elbows out as far as possible

Your elbows are below your hands

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As you are riding, how far ahead should you be searching your path of travel?

12 seconds

2 seconds

4 seconds

8 seconds

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When holding the rear brake down on level ground, you should not be able to push the motorcycle?

Forwards

Backwards

Backwards or forwards

More than a foot in any direction

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A basic inspection should take place before?

You put the motorcycle away

Every ride

Taking the motorcycle to be serviced

Every long ride

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To help yourself get round a turn, where should you be looking?

At your handlebars

At the road surface

At the apex

Through the turn

Your score is

What’s on the Delaware Motorcycle Permit Test?

To ace the permit test, you’ll need a solid understanding of the material covered in the Delaware Motorcycle Manual, provided by the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The manual contains everything you need to know, including guidelines that could save your life on the road.

Key Topics Covered

Here are some of the critical topics you’ll encounter during the test and in your learning phase:

Hand Signals: Understand and memorize hand signals for stopping, turning, and lane changes—especially if you’re riding a motorcycle without automatic signal lights.
Crash Avoidance: Learn tips for staying alert, maintaining proper following distances, and handling unexpected hazards such as debris or sudden stops.
Mechanical Problems: Gain insight into troubleshooting fundamental issues, like engine failure, to ensure your bike is always ready to ride safely.
Alcohol and the Law: Familiarize yourself with statutes related to alcohol consumption while operating a motorcycle to avoid fines, license revocation, or worse—accidents caused by impaired driving.
Passenger and Cargo Safety: Get practical advice on how to carry passengers or travel with luggage without compromising your bike’s handling or balance.

By studying these topics, you’ll increase your chances of passing the test and cultivate the knowledge you need to ride confidently and safely.