2025 Arizona Motorcycle Permit Test 11
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Arizona when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Arizona please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/arizona/motorcycle.
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9. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:
Explanation
Before shifting into a lower gear, make sure you are riding slowly enough to shift safely. Downshifting while going too fast may cause the motorcycle to lurch and the rear wheel to skid. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to use the brakes to slow to a safe speed before downshifting.
10. Crashes are more likely to occur among:
Explanation
Crashes are the most likely to occur for untrained, beginning riders who are unfamiliar with their motorcycle.
11. When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
Explanation
When parking a motorcycle next to a curb, you should create at a 90-degree angle with the curb by touching your rear wheel to the curb.
12. Use a turn signal:
Explanation
You should use a turn signal every time you plan to turn or change lanes, even if you think no one else is around to see it.
13. Where should a load be placed?
Explanation
Loads should kept low, either fastened securely or in saddlebags. Piling loads against a sissy bar or frame on the back of a seat is dangerous because it can raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and change the balance of the motorcycle. Loads should be equally distributed on both sides of the motorcycle.
14. You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Explanation
To protect yourself against injury, you should wear a DOT-compliant helmet; face or eye protection; a jacket and long pants made of sturdy material; boots or shoes that are high and sturdy enough to cover and support your ankles; and gloves made of durable material.
15. Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a collision, always allow merging vehicles plenty of space to safely enter traffic. Change lanes away from the entrance ramp if there is room to do so safely. If there isn't another lane available, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver.
16. What does this hand signal mean?
Explanation
Instead of or in addition to mechanical turn signals, operators may use hand signals to indicate turns or stops. If an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator plans to turn left or change lanes to the left.
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