2025 Arizona Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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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24. You should completely check your motorcycle:
Explanation
A motorcycle requires more frequent attention than a car. Make a complete check of your motorcycle before every ride.
25. Riding with a passenger:
Explanation
A passenger puts extra weight on a motorcycle, which causes the motorcycle to handle differently. Only experienced riders should carry passengers.
26. Who should set the pace in a group of riders?
Explanation
The last rider in a group of motorcyclists should set the pace of travel. Having the last rider set the pace will ensure that no riders are left behind.
27. Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
Explanation
Under normal conditions, you should allow at least two seconds of distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than ideal.
28. Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:
Explanation
Most motorcycles have a manual transmission. Downshifting to a lower gear will slow you down.
29. When you ride a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
When turning, look through the turn to where you want to go by turning only your head. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance while turning. Your arms should be slightly bent any time you are holding the handgrips.
30. When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?
Explanation
Distances are difficult to judge in the dark because visual cues (like shadows and light contrasts) can be missing or distorted. You should allow a longer following distance when riding at night than you do when riding during the day.
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