________ may provide poor traction for motorcyclists.

Use this motorcycle practice test question to prepare for the real written exam at the DMV or during your motorcycle safety course. 

________ may provide poor traction for motorcyclists.

1. Dry roads. 
2. Pavement markings.
3. Freeways.
4. Intersections. 

Find the answer to this question and an explanation below. 

Answer

This topic may show up on your motorcycle permit test. 

The answer is: B. Pavement markings.

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Explanation: Road Surfaces

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. 

Riding on painted pavement markings can provide poor traction for motorcycles. 

When the road is wet, pavement markings can become even more slippery. 

If you can avoid large, painted road markings, you should do so. 

However, if a pavement marking cannot be avoided, you should maintain control when riding over them by:

• Not leaning or turning on top of them. 
• Avoiding rapid acceleration. 
• Avoiding using too much brake pressure. 

The paint used for the lane markings may not provide your tires with adequate traction and cause your wheels to slip or for you to lose control of the bike.

You can find more information about this topic in the motorcycle rider’s handbook.

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