Nevada Motorcycle Test 02

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Nevada Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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The grease strip in the center of a lane it is not unsafe for riding unless...?

All of these

It's freezing

It's raining

It's very hot

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In a normal, non-emergency, stop, how should you apply your brakes?

Front brake only

Both brakes together

It doesn't matter

Rear brake only

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A T-CLOCS inspection should be undertaken...?

At every service interval

Before every ride

Once a month

Every week

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Which of these does the average driver check most often?

Rearview mirror

Left side view mirror

Right side view mirror

All of them

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When thinking about a lane position, you should split the lane into...?

2 parts

4 parts

5 parts

3 parts

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As you lean a motorcycle in a turn, you will have...?

More traction

It depends on the road surface

The same traction

Less traction

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How much of your total stopping power does your front brake provide?

50%

70%

90%

60%

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You should adjust your mirrors so that they show...?

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

Nothing but the lane behind you

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

Nothing but the lane next to you

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What is the biggest cause of errors and crashes in turns?

Entering too fast

Entering too slow

Failing to accelerate

Not braking enough

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It's acceptable to carry on using your motorcycle if...?

Only your front turn signals are working

Only your rear turn signals are working

Only your left turn signals are working

None of these

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When using the gears, you should roll off the throttle...?

When downshifting

When upshifting

For all of these

When shifting into neutral

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Which portion of the lane should best be avoided?

The left third

The right third

The center third

None of them

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When seated on your motorcycle holding the controls, your arms should be...?

Fully stretched

Slightly bent

Bent at 45°

Bent at 90°

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Which of these should be checked weekly?

Tire inflation pressure

Horn function

Brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level

High beam headlight switch

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If your sprockets look worn or damaged you should...?

Tighten the chain

Accelerate slower

Replace them

Loosen the chain

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You should choose a lane position which...?

Avoids surface hazards

All of these

Makes you most visible

Protects your lane from other drivers

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When making a tight turn, you should keep your body...?

Upright

Leaning less than your motorcycle

Leaning further than your motorcycle

Any of these

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When you're waiting at a stop light, you should...?

Be in neutral

Be in fifth gear

Turn off the engine

Be in first gear

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If you want to use engine braking, you control it with...?

The engine cut-off switch

The rear brake

The clutch

The throttle

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As you ride through a turn, where should you be looking?

At the curb

Where you want to go

At the apex

At the center line

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You are riding at night and as you cross an intersection you are hit by a driver who has forgotten to turn his lights on. Who has responsibility?

You

The driver

Both of you

Neither of you

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You should always ride so that if the car ahead is involved in a crash, you will have how long to avoid it?

1 second

1.5 seconds

2 seconds

3 seconds

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In an integrated brake system, both brakes can be applied by...?

The front brake

The rear brake

A special switch

Either brake

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Keeping your knees touching the gas tank will help you...?

Increase lean angle

Be aerodynamic

Steer

Balance

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To be visible you should...?

Choose the best lane position

Use your headlight

Do all of these

Wear proper clothing

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As you go through a maximum straight line braking procedure, what should you do with your rear brake?

Apply lightly, getting lighter

Apply heavily, keeping heavy

Apply heavily, getting lighter

Apply lightly, getting heavier

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Your motorcycle should not move at all when...?

Both brakes are fully applied

The front brake is fully applied

The rear brake is fully applied

Either brake is fully applied

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As you approach a stop sign, you should...?

Shift down through the gears

Stay in the same gear

Shift up through the gears

Shift into neutral

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The best thing to do with a tailgater is to...?

Force them to slow

Let them pass

Accelerate away from them

'Brake test' them

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When you release the throttle, it should...?

Snap back to fully closed

Remain the way you left it

Slowly return to fully closed

Snap back to half open

Your score is

Use the Right Resources to Prepare

The permit test doesn’t have to be overwhelming if you have the right study materials.

1. Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual

The Nevada Motorcycle Operator Manual is your go-to resource. It’s packed with everything you need about Nevada’s traffic rules and motorcycle-specific safety practices. You can grab a free copy at your local DMV office or download it online for easy access.

Topics covered include:

Rules of the road for motorcycles.
Traffic signs and signals specific to Nevada.
Proper safety gear and equipment.
Defensive riding techniques to keep you safe.

Taking the time to read through this manual thoroughly is one of the most effective ways to prepare.

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