Rhode Island Motorcycle License Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 2

Test de práctica 2 de 6 de Rhode Island Motorcycle License Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Motocicleta
Rhode Island
128 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?
- Close it completely
- Brake hard instead
- Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
- Pull 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.
Pregunta 2 de 25
What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?
- Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
- Hold the brakes fully on
- Put the controls in neutral
- Take your hands off the controls
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.
Pregunta 3 de 25
Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?
- A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
- A beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
- A beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
- A glass of wine holds no alcohol
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
A can of beer, a glass of wine and one shot of liquor each hold about the same amount of alcohol.
Pregunta 4 de 25
A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?
- Slow down a little to open more space in front of you
- Speed up a lot
- Stop in your lane
- Brake 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.
Pregunta 5 de 25
A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?
- Stop and wait for it to leave
- Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
- Swerve toward it
- Kick at the dog
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.
Pregunta 6 de 25
How should a motorcycle helmet fit?
- Tight only at the forehead
- Snugly, all the way around your head
- Loosely, so it is easy to take off
- Loosely, so air can flow under it
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Snugly, all the way around your head
A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.
Pregunta 7 de 25
A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?
- On the shoulder
- On the lane line
- Close to the passing car
- In the center portion of your lane
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. In the center portion of your lane
The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.
Pregunta 8 de 25
Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?
- Shift to neutral and coast
- Release the front brake
- Keep it locked until you have stopped
- Turn sharply off the road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped
On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.
Pregunta 9 de 25
In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?
- Never; feet go on the ground
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only at high speed
- Only 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.
Pregunta 10 de 25
Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?
- It is cooler than the rest of the road
- It is always painted
- Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there
- Water 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.
Pregunta 11 de 25
What should you do before changing lanes?
- Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
- Only sound your horn
- Only check your mirrors
- Speed up first
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.
Pregunta 12 de 25
Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?
- No, a windshield is enough
- Only if the windshield is short
- Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
- Only when it rains
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.
Pregunta 13 de 25
You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?
- Stop in your lane first
- Check the surface, signal, and slow down
- Brake hard while still on the road
- Swerve off quickly
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Check the surface, signal, and slow down
Shoulders can be soft or loose. Check it, signal, and slow down before you leave the road.
Pregunta 14 de 25
What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?
- Turning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
- Steering with the rear brake
- Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
- Leaning 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.
Pregunta 15 de 25
What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?
- A helmet that is securely fastened
- Leather gloves
- A heavy jacket
- Tall boots
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A helmet that is securely fastened
The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.
Pregunta 16 de 25
What kind of gloves should a rider wear?
- No gloves, for better grip
- Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
- Thin cotton gloves
- Fingerless gloves
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.
Pregunta 17 de 25
Which hand controls the throttle?
- The right hand
- Neither; it is a foot pedal
- Either hand
- The left hand
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The right hand
The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Where should your knees be while you ride?
- Resting on the handlebars
- Pointing out to the sides
- Spread wide apart
- Against the gas tank
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Against the gas tank
Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.
Pregunta 19 de 25
A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?
- Assume the driver has seen you
- Speed up to get through first
- Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
- Ride close behind a truck
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.
Pregunta 20 de 25
How do you check your brake light before riding?
- Turn on the high beam
- Use the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
- Ride at night and look behind you
- Press the horn
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Use the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
Each brake control should turn on the brake light by itself.
Pregunta 21 de 25
A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?
- Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
- Turn sharply off the road
- Speed up to keep balance
- Brake hard with both brakes
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
Stay straight and slow down gradually. If you must brake, gently use the brake on the good tire.
Pregunta 22 de 25
Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?
- They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
- They make you sleepy right away
- They are only legal at night
- They improve your balance
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.
Pregunta 23 de 25
Usually, how should you cross railroad tracks that cross your lane?
- Ride straight across within your lane
- Stop on the tracks to look
- Swerve across lanes to hit them at exactly 90 degrees
- Brake hard while crossing
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Ride straight across within your lane
It is usually safer to ride straight across within your lane than to turn sharply to meet the tracks at 90 degrees.
Pregunta 24 de 25
About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?
- About 2 seconds ahead
- About 30 seconds ahead
- About 12 seconds ahead
- Only to the vehicle in front
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. About 12 seconds ahead
Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.
Pregunta 25 de 25
If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?
- Light and easy
- Exactly normal
- Loose only at high speed
- Heavy
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Heavy
A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.

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