Motorcycle Permit Test: Being seen questions and answers

1. AThey about double
2. BThey do not change
3. CThey drop slightly
4. DThey rise tenfold

Answer: A. Keep the headlight on at all times; it doubles your chances of being noticed in daylight.

1. ATurn on your hazard lights only
2. BFlash your brake light
3. CWave your arm
4. DSound your horn

Answer: B. Tapping the brakes to flash the brake light warns drivers behind you.

1. ACloser than they are
2. BExactly as far as they are
3. CFarther away than they are
4. DLarger than they are

Answer: C. Convex mirrors show a wider view but make vehicles look farther away — allow extra distance.

1. ACheck only your mirrors
2. BSound your horn
3. CSpeed up
4. DCheck your mirrors and turn your head to look for vehicles

Answer: D. Mirrors leave blind spots; a head check shows vehicles beside you.

1. ARide slower and keep your stopping distance within your headlight's reach
2. BUse your low beam at all times
3. CFollow cars more closely to use their lights
4. DRide faster to spend less time in the dark

Answer: A. At night slow down, keep 3+ seconds following distance and use high beam when not following or meeting a car.

1. ALouder
2. BQuieter — use it, but don't rely on it
3. CExactly the same
4. DIllegal to use

Answer: B. Use a quick beep before passing someone who might move into your lane, but don't rely on the horn.

1. AMotorcycles are always hidden from view by the thick exhaust smoke they produce
2. BDrivers are not legally required to look at the road when they are in slow traffic
3. CMotorcycles are usually painted in colors that most drivers are unable to see at all
4. DIt is difficult to see something you are not looking for, and most drivers are not looking for motorcycles

Answer: D. From ahead or behind, a motorcycle’s outline is much smaller than a car’s.

1. APretend you are invisible and assume other motorists can’t see you
2. BAssume every driver has seen you
3. CRely on drivers to yield whenever they look at you
4. DRide in the blind spots so drivers cannot surprise you

Answer: A. This leads to a hyper-aware mindset where you notice more details.

1. AMotorcycles always travel slower than posted limits, so drivers think they can pull out safely
2. BTraffic laws require drivers to pull out in front of motorcycles to keep traffic moving
3. CSmaller vehicles appear farther away than they actually are, so drivers think they have plenty of time
4. DMotorcycle headlights are so bright that drivers cannot judge where the motorcycle is

Answer: C. Even if a driver does see you coming, you aren’t necessarily safe.

1. AOnly on the soles of your boots
2. BOnly on the rear fender
3. COn a vest and on the sides of the helmet
4. DOn the inside of your gloves only

Answer: C. Reflective material can also be a big help for drivers both ahead and behind.

1. AHigh beam
2. BLow beam
3. CHeadlight off
4. DOnly the parking light

Answer: B. A motorcycle with its headlight on is more likely to be noticed.

1. AOnly when other vehicles are visible nearby and could be affected by your move
2. BOnly after dark or in rain or fog, when it is harder for others to see you
3. COnly when turning right or pulling away from the curb, but not for other lane changes
4. DAnytime you plan to change lanes or turn, even when you think no one else is around

Answer: D. Your signal lights also make you easier to spot.

1. AThe bulb will burn out immediately if you leave it on after the turn
2. BA driver may pull directly into your path, thinking you plan to turn again
3. CThe brake light will stop working while the turn signal stays on
4. DYour headlight will dim while the turn signal stays on after the turn

Answer: B. Turning your signal on before each turn reduces confusion for the traffic around you.

1. ASlow down without any warning
2. BFlash your brake light before you slow
3. CTurn off your brake light
4. DSwerve to the side

Answer: B. This warns the tailgater of hazards ahead that they may not see.

1. ADrivers who aren’t paying attention could be on top of you before they see you
2. BTo check your tire pressure by seeing how low the rear of the bike sits
3. CTo see whether your brake light works by looking at the reflection behind you
4. DTo adjust your helmet and faceshield while you wait at the light

Answer: A. Frequent mirror checks should be part of your normal searching routine.

1. AOnly the lane next to you, not the far one
2. BOnly the lane you are riding in now
3. CThe far lane and the one next to you
4. DOnly the far lane, not the one beside you

Answer: C. A driver in the distant lane may head for the same space you plan to take.

1. AWhenever you start the engine
2. BOnly when the traffic light turns green
3. CBefore passing anyone that may move into your lane
4. DEvery time you see another vehicle

Answer: C. Be ready to use your horn to get someone’s attention quickly.

1. ASound it loud and long, and be ready to stop or swerve away from the danger
2. BGive one very short, polite beep and then continue at your present speed
3. CDo not use it, because a motorcycle horn is too quiet to make any difference
4. DUse it only after the danger has passed, to let the other driver know you were there

Answer: A. Do not rely on the horn alone.

1. AHeadlights make everything appear closer
2. BOther vehicles travel slower at night
3. CBrakes work less well in the dark
4. DDistances are harder to judge at night

Answer: D. You can use the headlights of the car ahead to get a better view of the road.