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Use this motorcycle practice test question to prepare for the real written exam at the DMV or during your motorcycle safety course.
Because of their small size, motorcycles often appear to be:
- Smaller than they actually are.
- Slower than they actually are.
- Farther away than they actually are.
- Closer than they actually are.
Find the answer to this question and an explanation below.
Answer
This topic may show up on your motorcycle permit test.
The answer is: C. Farther away than they actually are.
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Explanation: Motorcycle Safety and Hazards
In order to pass your motorcycle permit exams and to become a safe rider, it’s important to know why a particular answer on the motorcycle written test is correct.
A motorcycle’s small size can make it difficult for other drivers to see them.
Additionally, many other drivers are not actively looking for motorcyclists before they make turns, change lanes, and enter intersections.
These two factors add to the hazards that motorcyclists face when riding in traffic.
An additional hazard associated with the small size of motorcycles is that they appear farther away than they actually are.
Sometimes, a driver will see a motorcycle, but it will appear much further in the distance. The driver mistakenly thinks that they have enough time to pull into the road or make their turn.
Unfortunately, this is a major factor in collisions involving motorcycles and cars.
When you are riding your motorcycle, you need to be extra cautious when approaching intersections or cars waiting to pull onto the road from side streets.
In these situations, you should reduce your speed, have an escape route planned, and be ready to react if the car pulls out in front of you.
You can find more information about this topic in the motorcycle rider’s handbook.
Check out more motorcycle permit test questions and answers here.
Find in-depth articles for new riders in our section dedicated to learning how to ride a motorcycle.
Plus, check out an overview of the requirements to get a motorcycle endorsement in each state.