Arkansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF, with Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
An Arkansas applicant with no driver's license wants a Class M (motorcycle) license. Which knowledge exams must they complete?
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An Arkansas applicant with no driver's license wants a Class M (motorcycle) license. Which knowledge exams must they complete?
- A Only the motorcycle knowledge exam, since it covers traffic rules
- B The driver's license knowledge exam and the motorcycle knowledge exam
- C The motorcycle knowledge exam and a commercial knowledge exam
- D Only the driver's license knowledge exam, followed by an approved riding course
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B. The driver's license knowledge exam and the motorcycle knowledge exam
Arkansas requires a Class M applicant who has no driver's license to pass two knowledge exams: the regular driver's license exam and the motorcycle exam. Riders share the road with every other vehicle, so they must know the general rules of the road as well as motorcycle-specific skills.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 16
What is the best way to stop quickly?
- A Apply both brakes at the same time
- B Downshift through the gears without braking
- C Use only the front brake
- D Use only the rear brake to avoid flipping
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A. Apply both brakes at the same time
To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time. Squeeze the front lever firmly and progressively without grabbing it, and press down on the rear pedal, so both tires share the work.
A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do first?
- A Speed up to keep the motorcycle stable
- B Brake hard with both brakes right away
- C Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
- D Squeeze the clutch right away and coast straight over to the nearest shoulder
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C. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
If either tire goes flat, hold the handgrips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course. If you need to brake, gradually use the brake on the tire that isn't flat, then edge to the side of the road and stop.
About what share of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers violating a rider's right-of-way?
- A Almost none
- B Over one-half
- C About one in ten
- D About one-quarter
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B. Over one-half
Over one-half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers violating a rider's right-of-way, most often by turning left in front of the rider or pulling out from a side street. That is why intersections deserve your closest attention.