Delaware Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 3

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Where should a beginner ride in a group?

   • ANext to another rider
   • BRight behind the leader
   • CAt the very back
   • DIn the lead
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Right behind the leader

   Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?

   • AOne second
   • BHalf a second
   • CFour seconds
   • DTwo seconds
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   Respuesta: D. Two seconds

   The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   Which surfaces can be very slippery for a motorcycle?

   • ADry concrete in the sun
   • BPainted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet
   • CDry, rough asphalt
   • DClean, dry pavement
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Painted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet

   Paint and metal give much less traction than pavement, especially when wet.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   Where should you carry cargo on a motorcycle?

   • ABehind the rear axle
   • BLow and forward, over or in front of the rear axle
   • CHigh on the passenger seat
   • DHanging from the handlebars
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Low and forward, over or in front of the rear axle

   Keeping weight low and forward helps handling. Weight high or far back can make the motorcycle unstable.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   When should you NOT wear a tinted face shield or tinted glasses?

   • AAt night or in low light
   • BOn the highway
   • COn sunny days
   • DOn hot days
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. At night or in low light

   Tinted eye protection blocks light you need to see at night and in dim conditions.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?

   • AIt is cooler than the rest of the road
   • BIt is always painted
   • COil and grease drip from cars that stop there
   • DWater collects only in the center
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there

   Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?

   • APosition 3
   • BPosition 2
   • CPosition 1
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Position 2

   Lane position 2 is the center of the lane. Position 1 is the left third and position 3 is the right third.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

   • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
   • BSpeed up a lot
   • CStop in your lane
   • DBrake hard to warn them
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

   Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?

   • AClose it completely
   • BBrake hard instead
   • CRoll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
   • DPull in the clutch
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed

   Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

    • ASpeed up through the curve
    • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
    • CBrake hard while still leaning
    • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

    Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?

    • AChain
    • BClothing
    • CControls
    • DCargo
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Controls

    The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    Your front wheel locks during a quick stop. What should you do?

    • AKeep the front wheel locked
    • BRelease both brakes and coast
    • CTurn the handlebars sharply
    • DRelease the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Release the front brake, then reapply it firmly right away

    A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release and reapply the front brake at once.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

    • AIt hides you from other drivers
    • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
    • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
    • DIt lets you brake in the curve
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

    Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?

    • ANever; feet go on the ground
    • BAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
    • COnly at high speed
    • DOnly in turns
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

    Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    You are riding past a row of parked cars. Where in your lane should you ride?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BToward the left side of your lane
    • COn the center line
    • DClose to the parked cars
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Toward the left side of your lane

    Staying left keeps you away from doors opening and people stepping out between cars.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

    • AZigzag to keep traction
    • BBrake hard on the grating
    • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
    • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

    The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    Where is the front brake lever?

    • AIn front of the left handgrip
    • BAt your left foot
    • CIn front of the right handgrip
    • DAt your right foot
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. In front of the right handgrip

    The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    Where should a passenger sit?

    • AOn the gas tank
    • BAs far back as possible
    • CAs far forward as possible without crowding the rider
    • DSideways on the seat
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider

    Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?

    • AWatch the driver's brake lights
    • BWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
    • CLook at your speedometer
    • DCount car lengths
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    When you follow a car, where should you ride?

    • ARight beside the rear bumper
    • BWhere the driver can see you in the rearview mirror
    • CIn the driver's blind spot
    • DClose to the road edge
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror

    Riding in the center of the lane usually puts you in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

    • AGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
    • BBrake hard
    • CFight the wobble with sharp steering
    • DSpeed up to stop the wobble
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking

    Do not fight the wobble or brake. Ease off the throttle, move your weight forward and down, and pull off when you can.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?

    • ATurning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
    • BSteering with the rear brake
    • CPressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
    • DLeaning your body only
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean

    Pressing forward on the grip on the side of the turn makes the motorcycle lean and turn that way.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?

    • ATools
    • BThrottle
    • CTurn signals
    • DTires and wheels
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Tires and wheels

    T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

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