Connecticut DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 53

1. You are turning onto a street that has two lanes going your way. Which lane should you enter?

• A Whichever of the two lanes happens to be empty as you complete the turn
• B The lane closest to you, changing lanes later if you need to
• C The far lane, so that vehicles behind you can also turn without waiting
• D The far lane whenever your next turn will be a left turn further along the street

2. You have finished a distracting task and your eyes are back on the road. What is true?

• A Your full attention takes a while to come back
• B Attention returns the instant that you look up again
• C The risk ends as soon as both hands are back on the wheel
• D Your reactions are sharper than usual after the change of focus

3. Traffic has built up behind you while you wait for a gap to turn left. How should that affect your decision?

• A Take the first gap you see, even a short one, so the queue can move
• B Wave the drivers behind you past on the right so that they can go
• C It should not change it; wait for a gap that is genuinely safe
• D Turn into the far lane instead, because that needs a smaller gap

4. Some drivers believe they can multitask while driving. What does research show?

• A Experienced drivers can carry out two tasks at once with no loss of driving skill
• B Only the second task suffers, while driving stays fully safe
• C The brain switches rapidly between tasks and driving performance suffers
• D Multitasking is safe as long as both tasks are simple

5. Which part of the space around your vehicle can you control best?

• A The space ahead of you
• B The space behind you, which you manage by watching the mirror
• C The space to your left, which other drivers are required to leave clear
• D The space to your right, which is protected by the edge of the road

6. Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs or signals. Who has the right-of-way?

• A Traffic on the through road, and you must yield before entering
• B Whichever driver reaches the corner first
• C Traffic turning left onto your road
• D You, because your road ends and you have nowhere else to go

7. Which federal standard must a motorcycle helmet meet to be sold for on-road use in the United States?

• A FMVSS No. 108
• B FMVSS No. 218
• C MUTCD Part 9
• D FMCSA Part 393

8. You signaled a lane change and the signal did not switch itself off afterwards. Why does that matter?

• A It drains the battery quickly and may leave the vehicle unable to restart
• B Other drivers may act on a turn you do not intend to make
• C The signal will not work for the next maneuver until it has been reset
• D The bulb will burn out sooner if the signal is left blinking for a long time

9. Besides air pressure, what should a rider look for when inspecting the tires?

• A Whether the sidewalls feel warm to the touch after the machine has sat parked
• B Tread depth, cuts, embedded objects and uneven wear
• C Whether the tread pattern on the front matches the pattern on the rear tire
• D Whether the valve caps are the same color as the wheel rims themselves

10. You are about to pass a bicyclist on a narrow two-lane road. What is the correct way to do it?

• A Wait for a clear gap and move well left, giving the rider wide space
• B Stay in your lane and pass close, so that you spend less time beside the rider
• C Sound the horn as you draw level to warn the rider that you are passing
• D Pass at once, because a bicycle must move onto the shoulder for faster traffic

11. When should you move into the lane you need for a turn?

• A At the last moment, so that you do not hold up traffic in that lane
• B Once you are inside the intersection and can see the new street clearly
• C As soon as you see the signal change, whatever lane you happen to be in
• D Well before the intersection, as soon as you know your route

12. Partway through a tight turn in a parking area you realize the motorcycle will not come around in the space available. What is the safest thing to do?

• A Lean the machine further and add throttle so it turns more sharply
• B Straighten up and ride over the curb, since the machine will fit that way
• C Stop, put a foot down and reposition the motorcycle before trying again
• D Pull the clutch in and let the machine coast until the front wheel comes round

13. Which statement best describes what the basic speed law requires of you?

• A That you always travel at exactly the number shown on the nearest posted sign
• B That you match the speed of the vehicle directly in front of you at all times
• C That you never drive faster than is reasonable and safe for the conditions
• D That you keep to the highest speed the traffic around you happens to be using

14. How does a NO OUTLET sign differ from a DEAD END sign?

• A It warns that the street becomes a private drive further along
• B It warns that a whole group of streets has no way out
• C It warns that the street ends at a sharp turn instead of a stop
• D It warns that the outlet is open only to residents of the area

15. You are riding at 30 miles an hour and need to move quickly to the left. What do your hands do?

• A Pull back firmly on the left handgrip while pushing the right one forward
• B Hold both grips still and throw your upper body hard toward the left
• C Pull back on the right handgrip so the front wheel is steered to the left
• D Press forward on the left handgrip

16. Which sign tells you that the vehicles ahead are part of a funeral procession?

• A Alternating red and blue flashing lights on every one of the vehicles
• B A continuous siren from the first vehicle in the line of traffic
• C Headlights burning in daylight, with small flags or markers on the vehicles
• D Amber beacons and an escort riding on the rear of the last vehicle