Rhode Island DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Metal gratings. Uneven surfaces. Wet pavement. All of these.

2. When you are riding at night, it is best to Not use your headlight. Wear a tinted face shield. Stay close behind the car in front of you Ride slower than you do during the day.

3. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Pulling in the clutch. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Applying only the front brake.

4. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use The front brake only. Both the front and rear brakes. Engine braking only The rear brake only.

5. The press step of turning means that you press Your feet on the footpegs. The handlegrip of the direction in which you are turning. The clutch lever The front or rear brake.

6. Which of the following is not a recommended step to take in the event of an engine failure? Begin moving out of traffic to the nearest shoulder or curbing. None of the answers listed. Try to restart the engine while you are moving Turn on the hazard flashers and immediately brake.

7. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With elbows slightly bent. At an angle of 90 degrees. With elbows locked With wrists locked.

8. You should start the motorcycle with Your elbows locked. Your right wrist flat. Your right wrist low Your hands above your elbows.

9. When starting on a hill, you should use ____ to hold you while you wait for the engine to take hold. The rear brake. The clutch. Your ft. The front brake.

10. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks Release the brake and only use the front brake. Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Continue braking until the motorcycle stops Pull the engine kill switch.

11. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. While riding your motorcycle. At a designated service center Before starting your motorcycle.

12. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms should be At a 90-degree angle. Positioned with your hands above your elbows. Bent slightly Positioned with your elbows locked.

13. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks. Straight. At a 10-degree angle. By leaning into a side. At a 20-degree angle.

14. If your car drives off the road, you should let up on the accelerator and brake gently how many miles per hour? 10 or 15 mph. 15 or 20 mph. None of the answers listed 5 or 10 mph. 20 or 25 mph.

15. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction. It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly. Motorcycles require a curb to park against It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road.

16. If you are driving on snow which of the following should you not do? All listed answers. Brake earlier than normal. Slam on the brakes Brake slower than normal.

17. The best way to protect your eyes is with Eyeglasses. A face shield. A windshield A three-quarter helmet.

18. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Neither wheel. Both wheels. The rear. The front.

19. If you are backing greater than ____ feet, you should activate your hazard lights. 10 20 30 50

20. What should you do to navigate a roundabout safely? All of the answers listed. Merge with traffic in a counterclockwise fashion. Yield to pedestrians Slow to posted speed limits. Yield to vehicles in the roundabout.

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To operate a motorcycle in Rhode Island, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a motorcycle permit or license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle permit, you must apply, hold a current Rhode Island provisional or standard driver's license, submit your documentation, complete a motorcycle safety course, and pay the fees. Once you have held your permit for at least 30 days, you can apply for a motorcycle license. To receive a motorcycle license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the written exam and the motorcycle driving test, and pay the fees.

All motorcycle coursework and testing must be completed through the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). You will be required to pass a written exam and a riding test as part of your Basic Rider Course (BRC). If you fail to complete the coursework hours or fail the riding test twice, you may be required to retake the course.