2024 Arizona Motorcycle Permit Test 2

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Arizona when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Arizona when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Arizona please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/arizona/motorcycle.

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17. Making eye contact with other drivers:

Explanation
You should never take eye contact as a guarantee that a driver will properly yield to you. It is not uncommon for drivers to look directly at a motorcyclist but fail to register that they are there.

18. When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Explanation
The cornering characteristics of a three-wheeled motorcycle or a motorcycle with a sidecar differ from those of a two-wheeled motorcycle. The best path for a three-wheeler to take through a curve may not actually follow the curve. For example, you may need to move from the outside of the curve to the inside of the curve before straightening out your path.

19. Extend your normal following distance when:

Explanation
An expanded space cushion is needed when riding in conditions that are less than ideal. If the road surface is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, if you are traveling at night, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may be tempted to squeeze in front of you, you should expand your following distance.

20. When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Explanation
Riding between slowed or parked cars can leave you vulnerable to unexpected hazards, such as opening car doors or cars suddenly pulling into traffic. If a hazard arises, you will not have room to safely maneuver. Never travel on the shoulder of a road because other drivers will never expect you to be there.

21. A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

Explanation
Your following distance should be larger than usual when you are traveling under imperfect conditions. Increase your following distance if pavement is slippery, you can't see through the vehicle in front of you, or traffic is heavy.

22. If in a no passing zone:

Explanation
Passing is prohibited in no passing zones. It is also prohibited to pass by riding off of the main-traveled portion of a roadway.

23. When riding with a passenger, you should:

Explanation
The added weight of a passenger will affect the handling of your motorcycle. Expect your motorcycle to accelerate more slowly than usual, turn more slowly than usual, and require extra space to come to a complete stop. Ride more slowly, start slowing sooner when approaching a stop, open up a larger space cushion, and wait for larger gaps when crossing, entering, or merging into traffic.
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