Georgia DDS Motorcycle Practice Test 8

1. What is a rider looking for when inspecting the control cables?

• A Kinks, fraying and stiff or notchy movement
• B Cables long enough to reach the handlebars at full lock in either direction
• C Cables that have been taped together into a single bundle behind the headlight
• D Cables coated in road grime, which shows that they have been used regularly

2. Why can a mild afternoon still chill a rider dangerously on the highway?

• A A motorcycle engine draws heat out of the rider's legs at speed
• B Riding speed creates a wind chill well below the air temperature
• C Air at highway speed contains less oxygen and cools the blood
• D Helmets trap sweat, which then freezes at ordinary air temperatures

3. What must you be sure of before you pull out to pass on a two-lane road?

• A That the road ahead is clear far enough for the whole pass
• B That the vehicle ahead has signaled that it is safe for you to overtake it
• C That you can reach a speed at least twenty miles an hour above the other vehicle
• D That a paved shoulder is available in case oncoming traffic appears suddenly

4. How should you follow a school bus in traffic?

• A Far enough back to see its lights and stop in time
• B Close behind, so that no other driver can cut in between you
• C Beside it in the next lane, where you can watch its doors open
• D At the same distance you would keep behind a passenger car

5. Your group reaches a work zone where the lane has been narrowed by cones and the surface is uneven. What should the formation do?

• A Stay in the stagger and close up so the group clears the zone quickly
• B Move to single file and give each rider the whole width of the lane
• C Ride two abreast so the group takes up less road length in the cones
• D Spread across both remaining lanes so drivers cannot squeeze in

6. How does Georgia treat a fourth DUI violation within ten years?

• A As a misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $1,000 and nothing more
• B As grounds for an extra $200 state fee, but no change in the suspension
• C As a felony, with a fine of up to $5,000 and five years of imprisonment
• D As an automatic Habitual Violator declaration with no further consequence

7. How does alcohol affect a driver's ability to handle several things at once?

• A It helps the driver focus on one thing at a time safely
• B It cuts the ability to divide attention between tasks
• C It has no effect at all until coordination is affected
• D It improves lane tracking while slowing hazard reaction

8. You have just passed a vehicle on a two-lane road. When may you return to your lane?

• A As soon as the front of your vehicle is level with the other front bumper
• B When you can see the whole vehicle in your inside mirror
• C As soon as the other driver flashes the headlights to invite you back in
• D When you have traveled at least three car lengths past the vehicle you passed

9. What does Georgia charge a parent who asks the department to revoke a teenager's permit or license?

• A Nothing, because a parent may withdraw consent free of charge
• B A non-refundable fee of $10
• C A non-refundable fee of $32, the same as a standard license fee
• D A fee of $50, refunded if the teenager later reapplies successfully

10. On dry pavement in good weather, what is the smallest following gap you should keep?

• A About three seconds behind the vehicle ahead
• B About one second, whatever speed you happen to be traveling at
• C One car length for every ten miles an hour of your speed
• D Half a second, which is the time an alert driver needs to react

11. What must a Georgia driver do if the license has been expired for more than two years?

• A Pay a late renewal penalty and complete the whole transaction online without further testing
• B Apply for a new instructional permit and hold it for a further year before testing
• C Take the vision test, the driving test and both knowledge exams again
• D Renew by mail, attaching a statement of medical fitness signed by a physician

12. The street you are turning right onto has a bike lane along its right edge. Where should your vehicle end up?

• A In the bike lane, because it is the lane nearest the curb on that street
• B In the first traffic lane to the left of the bike lane
• C Straddling the bike lane line, so you can move over when the lane ends
• D In the second traffic lane, leaving the first one free for bicycles

13. How does eating a large meal before drinking affect impairment?

• A It soaks up the alcohol in the stomach so that almost none of it reaches the bloodstream
• B It prevents impairment as long as the meal is eaten first
• C It lets the liver break down the alcohol about twice as fast
• D It slows absorption but the alcohol still reaches the blood and impairs you

14. A yellow diamond on an exit ramp shows a truck tipping over onto two wheels. Which drivers does it concern most?

• A Those towing a trailer with a very heavy tongue weight
• B Those whose vehicle is longer than the ramp radius allows
• C Those carrying passengers who are not wearing safety belts
• D Those in tall vehicles carrying a high load

15. Why should gloves and jacket sleeves overlap?

• A So no gap of bare skin is left at the wrist in a slide or the cold
• B So the jacket sleeve cannot flap and slow the motorcycle down
• C So the rider can carry the gloves inside the sleeve when not riding
• D So the sleeve holds the glove on if its strap comes undone at speed

16. The oil pressure warning light comes on while you are riding. What should you do?

• A Ride on gently, since the light usually clears once the oil warms up
• B Increase engine speed so the pump can push more oil around the engine
• C Ignore it unless the engine also begins to make an unusual noise
• D Stop as soon as it is safe and shut the engine off

17. You have stopped at a stop line but parked cars hide the cross street. What comes next?

• A Turn without stopping again, because one stop is all the law asks for
• B Wait for another driver to signal to you that the way ahead is clear
• C Edge forward to where you can see, stopping again if needed
• D Reverse and use a different street in order to avoid the problem

18. Permanent signs must be retroreflective or lighted so that

• A they show the same shape and color at night as by day
• B they can be seen from behind as well as from the front
• C they do not need to be cleaned during the winter months
• D they can be read by drivers who do not use headlights

19. Which of these is true of the roadway a driver is being sent onto here?

• A The driver gains priority over the traffic that is already using it
• B No posted speed limit applies on it until the original road has been rejoined
• C Only drivers who live in the area are entitled to use it at all
• D Its own signs, signals and speed limits govern for the whole way around

20. In which crash must the police always be notified?

• A Only crashes between two vehicles that are both still drivable afterwards
• B Only crashes that happen on a road with a speed limit above forty-five
• C Only crashes where the drivers cannot agree about who was at fault
• D Any crash in which somebody has been injured or killed, whatever the damage

21. A high-occupancy vehicle lane is separated from the general lanes by a pair of solid white lines with a gap every so often. Where may you enter or leave it?

• A Anywhere along the lane, as long as you signal properly before you cross over the lines
• B Only at the very beginning and the very end of the whole high-occupancy lane section
• C Wherever the traffic in the general lanes has slowed down enough to let you across
• D Only at the openings where the solid lines are broken

22. A yield sign is posted where an entrance ramp meets the highway. What must you do?

• A Come to a complete stop at the sign every time before entering the highway travel lanes
• B Enter the highway first, because a vehicle on a ramp has priority at the point of the merge
• C Give way to the traffic already on the highway and merge into a gap
• D Hold your ramp speed and expect the highway traffic to change lanes in order to make room

23. You are riding alongside a car in the next lane at the same speed. What is the problem?

• A The car's mirrors will be blurred by the motorcycle's headlight beam
• B You may be sitting in the driver's blind spot with nowhere to escape
• C The two vehicles will disturb each other with the air they push aside
• D Riding beside another vehicle is prohibited on every multilane highway

24. A bicyclist is riding around a single-lane roundabout in the middle of the lane as you wait to enter. What is your duty?

• A Enter behind the bicyclist and pass inside the lane while circulating
• B Enter first, because bicycles must give way to motor vehicles here
• C Yield to the bicyclist just as you would to a car
• D Wait and then pass the bicyclist in the same lane at the first exit

25. A car is passing you on a two lane road. Which lane position is generally best while it goes by?

• A The center portion of your lane
• B The left portion, so you can watch the passing vehicle in your mirror
• C The right portion, because the shoulder gives you somewhere to escape to
• D The shoulder itself, so the passing driver has the entire lane available

26. You are about to pull out from a stop sign. Which scanning habit is correct?

• A Look to the left, then to the right, then to the left again before moving
• B Look right first, because the traffic on that side is nearer to you
• C Look straight ahead only, since the side traffic has to stop as well
• D Look in the inside mirror and then move out without stopping again

27. On loose gravel or deep fresh snow, how does an antilock system affect the stopping distance?

• A It always cuts the distance roughly in half compared with locked wheels
• B It has no effect at all, because the system switches itself off below freezing
• C It shortens the distance because the wheels stay locked into the surface
• D It can lengthen it, although you keep the ability to steer

28. What is the most effective way for a rider to be seen by other drivers?

• A Wear dark clothing, which stands out well against light colored pavement
• B Rely on the paint color of the motorcycle itself, which is what drivers see first
• C Wear brightly colored reflective gear, or a reflective vest over dark clothing
• D Ride closer to the vehicle ahead so its driver notices the motorcycle

29. How many points does a reckless driving conviction add in Georgia?

• A Two points
• B Three points
• C Six points
• D Four points

30. If you must abandon a vehicle stuck on the tracks with a train coming, why do you move toward the train and away at an angle?

• A Because the engineer can see you better and will be able to stop in time
• B Because the crossing gates are always on that side of the road at a crossing
• C Because you can wave your arms and warn the train from that direction
• D Because debris from the impact is thrown forward, away from the train

31. At a railroad crossing with no gates and no flashing lights, the crossbuck is normally combined with which sign?

• A A speed limit sign showing the maximum speed for the crossing
• B A brown recreational area sign naming the nearest park entrance
• C A yield sign, or a stop sign where an engineering study calls for one
• D A blue motorist services sign listing the facilities available further on

32. What is the what if habit of a defensive driver?

• A Planning the exact route to be taken before turning the ignition key on
• B Deciding in advance which lane is the quickest on the daily commute
• C Thinking through what you would do if a hazard ahead of you turned bad
• D Assuming that every other driver will follow the rules exactly as written

33. When may a driver of a motor vehicle use a marked bicycle lane?

• A Whenever the general traffic lane beside it is congested and the bike lane is clear
• B For short stops to let a passenger out, as long as the hazard lights are switched on
• C Only to cross it when turning or entering the road where the markings allow
• D At any time after dark, when very few cyclists are expected to be riding

34. Why does a rider on an unfaired motorcycle tire faster on a long highway ride than a driver would?

• A Constant wind pressure and noise drain energy hour after hour
• B Engine vibration alone accounts for nearly all of the rider's fatigue
• C Motorcycles need a gear change every few minutes on an open highway
• D The seat position forces the rider to brake with both feet at once

35. A deer crosses the road ahead of you and disappears into the trees. What should you expect?

• A More animals may follow, since deer usually move in groups
• B The road is now clear, because a deer never crosses back over it
• C The deer will return along exactly the same path within a few seconds
• D Other drivers will have seen it and will already be slowing down

36. How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

• A Snugly all the way around, without shifting or lifting off the head
• B Loose enough to turn freely on the head so that it never feels confining
• C Tight enough to leave pressure marks and bring on a dull headache
• D Resting high on the forehead with the chin strap left unfastened

37. You want to turn left across the oncoming lane into a shopping center driveway. Who must you yield to?

• A Only the oncoming traffic, since a driveway is private property
• B Oncoming traffic and anyone using the sidewalk
• C Only pedestrians, because oncoming drivers must let turners cross
• D Nobody, provided you signal for at least one hundred feet first

38. A rider uses only the rear brake for a quick stop. What is the result?

• A A shorter stop, because the rear tire carries most of the machine weight
• B A much longer stop, and a rear wheel that locks easily
• C The same stopping distance, since braking force is shared through the frame
• D A stop that is shorter on dry pavement but longer on any wet road surface

39. You have a green light and are turning right while people are crossing the street you want to enter. Who goes first?

• A You do, because a green light gives vehicles priority over pedestrians
• B The pedestrians, and you wait until they are clear of your path
• C Whoever reaches the crosswalk first, whether on foot or driving
• D You do, as long as you sound the horn to warn them you are turning

40. Your vehicle has antilock brakes. What should you never do in an emergency stop?

• A Pump the pedal up and down
• B Keep steady pressure on the pedal while steering around the hazard
• C Press the pedal as hard as you can and hold it there until you stop
• D Look toward the gap you want to reach rather than at the obstacle itself