Virginia Motorcycle: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Question 1

The most common cause of intersection crashes involving motorcycles is:

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A driver turning left across the rider's path — Most intersection collisions occur when an oncoming vehicle turns left into the motorcycle's path.

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A rider running a red light

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A rider speeding through the turn

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A pedestrian stepping out

Question 2

As you enter an intersection, you should position yourself to:

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Keep a space cushion that allows evasive action — A space cushion on entering the intersection gives you room to take evasive action if needed.

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Get as close to other cars as possible

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Block the turning car's path

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Match the speed of cross traffic

Question 3

At a blind intersection, the best lane position is one that:

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Brings you into another driver's view as early as possible — Move to the part of the lane that lets a cross-street driver see you at the earliest possible moment.

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Hides you until the last moment

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Keeps you closest to the curb

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Places you on the center line

Question 4

When passing a car stopped at an intersection, avoid changing speed or position sharply because it might:

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Signal to the driver that you are about to turn — Radical changes in speed or position can mislead the other driver into thinking you are turning.

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Damage your tires

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Use too much fuel

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Trigger your turn signal

Question 5

While edging forward to see at a blind intersection, you must keep your:

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Front wheel out of the cross lane of travel — Keep your front wheel clear of the cross lane while you lean forward to look for traffic.

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Engine turned off

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Feet on the ground the whole time

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Headlight switched off

Question 6

Which are described as the two biggest dangers facing a rider?

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Oncoming left-turners and cars pulling from side streets — The two greatest threats are oncoming cars turning left and cars pulling out of side streets into your lane.

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Potholes and wet leaves

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Tailgaters and loud trucks

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Animals and flying debris

Question 7

At a blind intersection with a stop sign, the recommended procedure is to:

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Stop, edge forward, and stop again before the cross lane — Stop at the sign first, then creep ahead and halt once more right before the crossing lane to see around obstacles.

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Roll through slowly without stopping

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Stop once well back and then go

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Speed up to clear it quickly

Question 8

If a car could possibly pull into your path at an intersection, you should:

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Assume that it will and be ready to react — Treat any car that can enter your path as if it will, and adjust your position and speed accordingly.

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Assume it will yield to you

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Speed up to clear the intersection

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Sound your horn and keep your speed

Question 9

When you approach a car that may enter your path, one useful action is to:

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Pick a lane position that increases your visibility to that driver — Choosing a position that makes you more visible, plus covering the brakes, helps at intersections.

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Move as far from the car as possible

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Turn off your lights to avoid glare

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Match the car's speed exactly

Question 10

Where do most motorcycle crashes take place?

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At intersections — Intersections are where most motorcycle crashes happen, making them the most dangerous place for a rider.

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On open highways

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In parking lots

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On freeway on-ramps

Question 11

Approaching a car waiting at an intersection, covering the clutch and both brakes helps you:

Accepted Answer

Reduce your reaction time if it pulls out — Covering the controls shortens your reaction time so you can respond instantly if the car pulls out.

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Save fuel

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Signal the driver to go

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Keep the engine from stalling

Right-of-Way

Study questions with answers

1. The most common cause of intersection crashes involving motorcycles is:

2. As you enter an intersection, you should position yourself to:

3. At a blind intersection, the best lane position is one that:

4. When passing a car stopped at an intersection, avoid changing speed or position sharply because it might:

5. While edging forward to see at a blind intersection, you must keep your:

6. Which are described as the two biggest dangers facing a rider?

7. At a blind intersection with a stop sign, the recommended procedure is to:

8. If a car could possibly pull into your path at an intersection, you should:

9. When you approach a car that may enter your path, one useful action is to:

10. Where do most motorcycle crashes take place?

11. Approaching a car waiting at an intersection, covering the clutch and both brakes helps you:

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