Delaware Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3

20 questions written from the Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 20
Basic vehicle control

About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power does the front brake provide?

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  1. About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power does the front brake provide?

    • A About 25%
    • B All of the stopping power
    • C At least 70%
    • D About 50%
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    C. At least 70%

    The front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power. When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire, giving it more grip, so using the front brake properly is key to stopping short.

    Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 15

  2. What does the reminder "T-CLOCS" help you do?

    • A Choose a safe lane position in traffic
    • B Recall the hand signals used when riding in a group
    • C Remember the steps for a quick stop
    • D Inspect your motorcycle before every ride
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    D. Inspect your motorcycle before every ride

    T-CLOCS stands for Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, and Stands. A check takes only a few minutes and should be done before every ride, because a small failure on a motorcycle can cause a crash.

    Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 11

  3. Where should a child passenger be seated on a motorcycle?

    • A On the gas tank facing the rider
    • B Immediately behind the rider
    • C As far back on the seat as possible
    • D In front of the rider, where you can hold them
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    B. Immediately behind the rider

    Children should be placed immediately behind the rider. A child sitting in front of the rider cannot properly balance and may interfere with the rider's control of the motorcycle.

    Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 37

  4. A 30-year-old Delaware rider has held a motorcycle endorsement for five years and is riding alone on a public road. What does Delaware's helmet law require?

    • A Wear eye protection, with no helmet needed at all
    • B Nothing at all, because the helmet law applies only to riders under 19 years old
    • C Wear an approved helmet but no eye protection
    • D Have an approved helmet in their possession and wear approved eye protection
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    D. Have an approved helmet in their possession and wear approved eye protection

    Every Delaware rider must have an approved safety helmet in their possession and must wear approved eye protection. Wearing the helmet itself is required only for riders up to 19, permit holders, and riders in their first 2 years after getting the endorsement (and their passengers); even so, a helmet is the single best way to survive a crash.

    Source: Delaware Motorcycle Operator Manual (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Sixteenth Edition), page 4