2026 Georgia DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 9 (20 Questions And Complete Answers)

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When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

1. Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
2. The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.
3. Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.
Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
When riding a motorcycle, you should:

1. Always wear a jacket.
2. Only wear a jacket at night.
3. Only wear a jacket if it is cold outside.
Always wear a jacket.
If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

1. Use only the front brake while swerving.
2. Brake and swerve at the same time.
3. Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
Passengers should:'

1. Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.
2. Never hold onto the rider.
3. Not lean into any turn.
Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.
To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcycle rider should:

1. Maintain an adequate space cushion.
2. Ride very slowly.
3. Ride the centerline.
Maintain an adequate space cushion.
When riding in a group, riders should:

1. All maintain safe following distances.
2. Follow each other as closely as possible.
3. Not worry about distances between members.
All maintain safe following distances.
__________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

1. Tailgating
2. Inappropriately sounding a horn
3. Communicating with other drivers
Tailgating
Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

1. Stay in place when released.
2. Stay loose when released.
3. Snap back when released.
Snap back when released.
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

1. Ride in the center of the lane.
2. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
3. Pull to the side of the road until the rain stops.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

1. You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
2. You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
3. You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.
You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.

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