Arizona Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF manual with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the youngest age at which you can be issued an Arizona motorcycle instruction permit?
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Sample questions
What is the youngest age at which you can be issued an Arizona motorcycle instruction permit?
- A 15 years and 6 months
- B 15 years
- C 16 years
- D 16 years and 6 months
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A. 15 years and 6 months
Arizona issues a motorcycle instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months. That lets a young rider start practicing six months before the earliest age for a full motorcycle license or endorsement, which is 16.
To swerve quickly to the right around an obstacle, where do you apply hand pressure first?
- A On the right handgrip, then the left grip to recover
- B On the left handgrip, then the right grip to recover
- C On both grips equally while braking hard
- D On the right grip while leaning your body left
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A. On the right handgrip, then the left grip to recover
A swerve starts with a small amount of hand pressure on the handgrip on the side of your intended escape. To swerve right, press right, then press left to return to your original direction. Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle move underneath you.
Vehicles are traveling on both sides of you in multi-lane traffic. Which lane position is usually best?
- A The left third of the lane (path 1)
- B The center of the lane (path 2)
- C The right third of the lane (path 3)
- D Right on the lane line, to stay out of the oil strip
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B. The center of the lane (path 2)
Each lane gives a motorcycle three paths of travel. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane, path 2, is usually your best option because it keeps the most space on each side.
About how fast does the body generally eliminate alcohol?
- A About three drinks per hour
- B Almost one drink per hour
- C About one drink every 15 minutes
- D About one drink every two hours
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B. Almost one drink per hour
Generally, alcohol is eliminated at a rate of almost one drink per hour. Time is the critical factor, so if you drink faster than that, alcohol builds up in your blood.