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Arizona Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Arizona MVD Motorcycle Operator Knowledge Test (Class M) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
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Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Speed
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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C
Tank, Cables, Lever, Operator, Cargo, Seat
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D
Turn signals, Center stand, Lever, Oil, Cooling, Speed
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which piece of protective gear offers the best protection for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A baseball cap and sunglasses
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B
A DOT-approved full-face helmet
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C
A bandana and goggles
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D
A novelty helmet without a DOT label
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In Arizona, who is legally required to wear a motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
All operators and passengers, regardless of age
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B
Only the operator, regardless of age
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C
Any operator or passenger under 18 years of age
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D
Only riders on the freeway
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When is eye protection required for a motorcycle rider in Arizona?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at night
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B
Only on the freeway
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C
At all times, unless the motorcycle has a protective windshield
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D
Never, if the rider is over 18
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Counter-steering means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turning the handlebars in the opposite direction of the lean to stay upright
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B
Pressing the handgrip in the direction you want to turn so the motorcycle leans that way
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C
Steering with your knees instead of your hands
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D
Using only the rear brake while turning
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The four-step turning sequence taught by MSF and the Arizona manual is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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B
Stop, Look, Lean, Go
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C
Squeeze, Lean, Power, Recover
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D
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does the SEE strategy stand for in motorcycle riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Engage
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Speed, Engine, Environment
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D
Scan, Examine, Escape
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the minimum following distance recommended for a motorcyclist on a clear, dry road?
Choose one answer below.
A
One car length
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B
A two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead
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C
Five feet
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D
Half a second
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which lane position generally gives a motorcyclist the most space cushion and visibility on a multi-lane road?
Choose one answer below.
A
There is one correct position for every situation
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B
There is no single best position; choose lane position 1, 2, or 3 based on traffic and hazards
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C
The center of the lane is always best
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D
The right edge of the lane is always best
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding in a group on a straight road, the Arizona manual recommends:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding side-by-side in each lane to stay together
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B
Riding single file no matter the road
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C
A staggered formation with the leader in the left third of the lane and the next rider one second behind in the right third
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D
Riding as close as possible to the bike ahead to reduce gaps
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When should a group of motorcyclists switch from staggered formation to single file?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never; staggered formation is always safest
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B
On curves, in turns, at intersections, and when entering or exiting highways
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C
Only at night
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D
Only when the leader is faster than the rest
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the BAC (blood alcohol concentration) limit for a motorcyclist 21 or older in Arizona?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Even at the legal BAC limit, alcohol affects a motorcyclist by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Improving reaction time and balance
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B
Reducing balance, vision, judgment, and coordination
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C
Making the engine run hotter
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D
Improving night vision
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Arizona's lane filtering law allows a motorcyclist to filter between stopped vehicles when:
Choose one answer below.
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On any road at any speed
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B
On a freeway only
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C
On a street with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less, two or more lanes in the same direction, traffic is stopped, and the motorcyclist travels no faster than 15 mph
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D
Whenever the motorcyclist signals a lane change
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Lane splitting, defined as riding between lanes of moving traffic, is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always legal in Arizona
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B
Illegal in Arizona under A.R.S. 28-903
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C
Legal only on freeways
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D
Legal only at night
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen at intersections. To reduce risk, the Arizona manual recommends a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride faster than other traffic through intersections
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B
Apply SEE: scan, evaluate, and execute by adjusting speed and lane position
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C
Close their eyes and accelerate
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D
Ride in the right-edge position to stay hidden
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The leading cause of motorcycle vs car crashes at intersections is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcyclists running red lights
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B
Drivers turning left across the path of an oncoming motorcycle
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C
Motorcyclists riding too slowly
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D
Wet pavement
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which brake provides the most stopping power on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The front brake (right hand lever)
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B
The rear brake (right foot pedal)
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C
Engine braking only
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D
Both brakes provide identical stopping power
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To stop in the shortest possible distance, a motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake
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B
Use only the front brake
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C
Apply both brakes firmly at the same time, every time they stop
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast to a stop
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If the front wheel locks up during hard braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the lever and slide it out
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B
Release and immediately reapply the front brake
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C
Let go of the handlebars
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D
Press only the rear brake harder
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If the rear wheel locks up during braking on a motorcycle without ABS, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake immediately to regain traction
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B
Keep the rear brake locked until the bike stops, even if it skids
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C
Release the rear brake only if the bike is mostly straight; if you are skidding sideways, keep it locked until you stop
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D
Pull in the clutch and let go of both brakes
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To swerve around an obstacle on a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and steer at the same time
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B
Use two quick counter-steering inputs to lean around the object, with no braking during the swerve
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C
Drag your foot to push the bike sideways
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D
Stand on the pegs and turn the handlebars sharply
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, the Arizona manual recommends:
Choose one answer below.
A
Doing both at the same time at maximum effort
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B
Separating the actions: brake first to scrub off speed, then release the brakes and swerve, or swerve first then brake
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C
Always swerving and never braking
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D
Always braking and never swerving
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding through a curve, the safest path is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center of the lane the whole way through
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B
Approach the curve wide, look through the turn to the exit, and let the lean angle do the work
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C
Brake hard the entire way through the curve
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D
Hug the inside of the curve as tightly as possible
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What body position should a rider maintain while operating a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arms locked straight and elbows stiff
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B
Slumped forward with chin on the tank
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C
Sitting upright with relaxed arms, knees against the tank, feet on the pegs
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D
Leaning back as far as possible
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