Arizona Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 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
   Toon antwoord

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

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

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What is a swerve?

   • AA slow lane change
   • BA skid caused by braking
   • CA U-turn
   • DTwo quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Two quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover

   Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other grip to straighten out.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   When should your headlight be on?

   • AOnly at night
   • BAt all times, day and night
   • COnly in the rain
   • DOnly in tunnels
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. At all times, day and night

   A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?

   • AHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
   • BTurn sharply off the road
   • CSpeed up to keep balance
   • DBrake hard with both brakes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What is T-CLOCS used for?

   • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
   • BPlanning a group ride
   • CChoosing a lane position
   • DMeasuring following distance
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

   T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   How should you brake on a slippery surface?

   • AUse both brakes gently
   • BUse only the front brake, hard
   • CUse only the rear brake, hard
   • DDo not brake at all
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Use both brakes gently

   On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

   • ARight beside the leader
   • BTwo seconds directly behind
   • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
   • DHalf a second, in the left part
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane

   The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.

8. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

   • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
   • BOnly a backrest
   • CNothing extra
   • DA second set of handlebars
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger

   The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?

    • AKeep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
    • BHold the brakes fully on
    • CPut the controls in neutral
    • DTake your hands off the controls
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AStop and wait for it to leave
    • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
    • CSwerve toward it
    • DKick at the dog
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    A friend has been drinking and wants to ride home. What can you do?

    • AGive them coffee and let them go
    • BRide behind them to watch
    • CArrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober
    • DLet them ride slowly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Arrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober

    Step in: arrange a ride, slow their drinking, or keep them from riding. Get other friends to help.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

    • AEvery six hours
    • BNever, if you feel fine
    • CAt least every two hours
    • DOnly when you need fuel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least every two hours

    Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Where should a beginner ride in a group?

    • ANext to another rider
    • BRight behind the leader
    • CAt the very back
    • DIn the lead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Right behind the leader

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

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

    • AShift to neutral and coast
    • BRelease the front brake
    • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
    • DTurn sharply off the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

    On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Toward the left side of your lane

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

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
    • DOnly on sunny days
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

    Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
    • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
    • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

    • AHalf a second
    • BExactly five seconds
    • CAt least two seconds
    • DOne second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

20. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The tire tracks left by cars

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

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Why must you remember to turn off your turn signal?

    • ASignals are only for night
    • BOther drivers ignore signals
    • CIt saves fuel
    • DMany motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Many motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves

    A signal left on can make drivers think you are about to turn.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

    • ARide closer together
    • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
    • CUse the shoulder
    • DRide two abreast
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

    Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

    • AThey make your helmet too tight
    • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
    • CThey are always too dark
    • DThey fog up only at night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

    Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?

    • AA 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
    • BA beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
    • CA beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
    • DA glass of wine holds no alcohol
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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