Delaware Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In Delaware, what must you already have before you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement?
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In Delaware, what must you already have before you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement?
- A A motorcycle registered in your name
- B A Delaware driver license
- C Two years of car driving experience
- D A completed motorcycle road test
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B. A Delaware driver license
The motorcycle endorsement is added to an existing Delaware driver license, so you must be a Delaware licensed driver before you apply. The endorsement then shows on a new photo license once all requirements are met.
Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 4
Vehicles are traveling on both sides of you. Which lane position is usually your best option?
- A The right third of the lane (path 3)
- B The left third of the lane (path 1)
- C Straddling the line between two lanes
- D The center of the lane (path 2)
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D. The center of the lane (path 2)
Each lane gives a motorcycle three paths of travel. Ride in path 2 or 3 if hazards are on your left only, and path 1 or 2 if they are on your right only. When vehicles are on both sides, the center of the lane gives you the most room on each side.
Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 17
What causes over one-half of motorcycle/car crashes?
- A Mechanical failures on the motorcycle
- B Motorcycles being rear-ended at stoplights
- C Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
- D Riders running off the road in curves
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C. Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
Over half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. Cars turning left in front of you and cars pulling out of side streets into your lane are the biggest dangers, which is why intersections need your full attention.
Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 23
A rider has seven drinks over three hours. Using the manual's example, at least how many more hours should they wait before considering riding?
- A One hour
- B Three hours
- C Seven hours
- D Four hours
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D. Four hours
At about one drink per hour, seven drinks over three hours leaves at least four drinks in your system. You would need at least another four hours to eliminate them before considering riding, and other factors can make it take longer.
Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 45