E
.
Learndmv
DMV PRACTICE
Toggle navigation
Find your state
Exam types
Practice tests
Sign in
Create account
↗
← Leave quiz
Delaware Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Delaware Motorcycle Operator Knowledge Test (Class M Endorsement) Exam
Practice mode
Question
1
of 25
QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
✓
B
Throttle, Clutch, Levers, Oil, Cables, Speed
✓
C
Tank, Carburetor, Lights, Oil, Chains, Seat
✓
D
Tires, Cables, Lever, Oil, Coolant, Switches
✓
QUESTION 2 / 25
Under Delaware law, who is required to wear a DOT-approved helmet on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only operators, never passengers
✓
B
Every rider and passenger under the age of 19, plus any newly endorsed rider for the first two years
✓
C
Only riders going faster than 35 mph
✓
D
Only on interstate highways
✓
QUESTION 3 / 25
Delaware law requires approved eye protection for motorcyclists:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at night
✓
B
Only when riding above 50 mph
✓
C
At all times, regardless of age, unless the motorcycle has an adequate windscreen as approved by the Secretary
✓
D
Only for riders under 21
✓
QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for a motorcycle operator age 21 or older in Delaware?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
✓
B
0.08%
✓
C
0.10%
✓
D
0.02%
✓
QUESTION 5 / 25
Under Delaware's zero-tolerance law, what BAC will result in a violation for a rider under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.08% or higher
✓
B
0.05% or higher
✓
C
0.02% or higher
✓
D
Any measurable trace below 0.01% is allowed
✓
QUESTION 6 / 25
Which technique is used to begin a turn on a motorcycle traveling above about 12 mph?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean only by shifting your hips with no input on the bars
✓
B
Counter-steering — press forward on the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward
✓
C
Pull the clutch and let the bike coast through the turn
✓
D
Apply the front brake firmly while turning
✓
QUESTION 7 / 25
What does the SEE strategy in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Execute
✓
B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
✓
C
Scan, Examine, Engage
✓
D
Signal, Enter, Exit
✓
QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle in good weather?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
✓
B
2 seconds
✓
C
5 seconds
✓
D
10 seconds
✓
QUESTION 9 / 25
When approaching a turn, the correct sequence on a motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, Look, Press, Roll (SLPR)
✓
B
Stop, Look, Pull, Release
✓
C
Signal, Lean, Push, Ride
✓
D
Shift, Lean, Pivot, Reset
✓
QUESTION 10 / 25
The friction zone on a motorcycle is the area of clutch lever travel where:
Choose one answer below.
A
The clutch is fully disengaged and the bike coasts
✓
B
The clutch begins to transmit power between the engine and rear wheel
✓
C
The brake pads first touch the disc
✓
D
The throttle is fully closed
✓
QUESTION 11 / 25
Which brake provides most of the stopping power on a motorcycle in a normal stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rear brake only
✓
B
Front brake
✓
C
Engine braking only
✓
D
Both brakes equally, with the rear contributing more
✓
QUESTION 12 / 25
In a maximum-effort emergency stop on a non-ABS motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only and lock it up
✓
B
Apply both brakes firmly and progressively, easing pressure if a tire locks
✓
C
Use only the rear brake to avoid a flip
✓
D
Pull in the clutch and coast to a stop
✓
QUESTION 13 / 25
When riding on a wet road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply both brakes harder than on dry pavement
✓
B
Increase your following distance to 4 or more seconds and brake more gently
✓
C
Lean the bike farther in turns to compensate
✓
D
Keep the same speed as on dry roads
✓
QUESTION 14 / 25
When can roads be especially slippery according to Delaware's motorcycle manual?
Choose one answer below.
A
After a week of dry weather
✓
B
During the first 30 minutes of light rain, when oil and dust rise to the surface
✓
C
When pavement is hot in midsummer
✓
D
After the rain has continued for several hours
✓
QUESTION 15 / 25
How should you cross railroad tracks or pavement seams that run roughly parallel to your path?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the tracks and walk the motorcycle across
✓
B
Move toward an angle that lets you cross the seam as close to 90 degrees as possible
✓
C
Brake hard right before the tracks
✓
D
Accelerate sharply to lift the front wheel over
✓
QUESTION 16 / 25
Why is lane position important for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
It only affects fuel economy
✓
B
It helps you see and be seen, avoid hazards, and create a safety cushion
✓
C
It is required by Delaware law to ride only in position 2
✓
D
It does not matter on rural roads
✓
QUESTION 17 / 25
Which lane position is generally best when riding next to a row of parked cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
Position 3 (right portion of the lane), close to the parked cars
✓
B
Position 1 (left portion of the lane), farther from opening doors and pulling-out vehicles
✓
C
Center of the lane, regardless of conditions
✓
D
Half on, half off the lane to maintain options
✓
QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the safest way to ride in a group of motorcycles on a Delaware highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Single file, two car lengths apart
✓
B
Side-by-side, sharing the lane
✓
C
Staggered formation, keeping at least a 2-second cushion to the rider directly ahead
✓
D
In a tight diamond formation
✓
QUESTION 19 / 25
Is lane sharing (riding between two lanes of moving cars) legal in Delaware?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, anywhere on the highway
✓
B
Yes, only at speeds below 25 mph
✓
C
No — Delaware law prohibits lane sharing
✓
D
Yes, only on multi-lane interstates
✓
QUESTION 20 / 25
Can two motorcycles share one lane side-by-side under Delaware law?
Choose one answer below.
A
No — never
✓
B
Yes — and Delaware encourages all groups to ride side-by-side
✓
C
Two motorcyclists may share a lane in a staggered formation; side-by-side is allowed but discouraged on the open road
✓
D
Only if both riders are under 18
✓
QUESTION 21 / 25
What gear should you wear on your hands when riding a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lightweight fingerless gloves
✓
B
Full-fingered gloves of leather or other durable material
✓
C
Heavy winter mittens
✓
D
Bare hands for better feel
✓
QUESTION 22 / 25
Which standard identifies a motorcycle helmet as legal for street use in the United States?
Choose one answer below.
A
SAE J100
✓
B
FMVSS 218 (DOT)
✓
C
ANSI Z40
✓
D
OSHA M2
✓
QUESTION 23 / 25
Why are bright or reflective colors important on a motorcyclist's gear?
Choose one answer below.
A
They reduce wind resistance
✓
B
They improve fuel economy
✓
C
They make you more visible to other drivers, reducing crashes
✓
D
They are required only for night riding
✓
QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the proper way to use a motorcycle's mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Glance at them only at intersections
✓
B
Check mirrors frequently and combine them with head checks (a quick look over your shoulder) to cover blind spots
✓
C
Use mirrors instead of head checks to save time
✓
D
Adjust them to show only your shoulders
✓
QUESTION 25 / 25
What is a 'blind spot' on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A spot on the road you cannot see at night
✓
B
An area beside or behind the motorcycle that mirrors do not show
✓
C
A glare reflection from the headlight
✓
D
Any unmarked intersection
✓
← Previous
0 of 25 answered
Next question →
Finish & see results →