A dog is chasing your motorcycle and the road ahead is clear. What response does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Approach slowly, then accelerate away without kicking
Approaching slowly changes the interception timing; then accelerate away when safe and within the limit. Keep control and do not kick at the animal.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 37: Animals ↗
On a motorcycle without ABS, the front wheel locks during straight-line braking. What should you do?
Correct answer: Release the front brake immediately, then reapply smoothly
A locked front wheel removes steering control. The manual calls for immediate complete release of the front brake followed by smooth reapplication.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 32: Braking ↗
The rear of your motorcycle suddenly begins to sway and you suspect a flat tire. What may that movement indicate?
Correct answer: The rear tire has lost air
The manual associates a rear flat with jerking or swaying at the back. Maintain control, ease off power and stop safely to inspect; do not make an abrupt steering correction.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 36: Tire failure ↗
During a straight-line emergency stop, what is the best braking technique?
Correct answer: Apply both brakes firmly and progressively while keeping the motorcycle upright
Maximum controlled braking comes from smooth, firm use of both brakes with the motorcycle upright.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 32: Quick stops ↗
If both braking and swerving are required to avoid an obstacle, how should the actions be combined?
Correct answer: Brake before or after the swerve, not during it
Separating braking from the swerve preserves traction and reduces the chance of a fall.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 31: Swerving ↗
To begin a quick swerve to the right, which handlegrip should the rider press?
Correct answer: The right handlegrip
Pressing the right grip initiates a rightward lean; pressing the opposite grip helps recover afterward.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 31: Swerving ↗
A small raised obstacle cannot be avoided, but you have determined you can ride over it. What approach angle is preferred?
Correct answer: As close to 90 degrees as practical
A near-right-angle approach with the motorcycle straight reduces the chance of a tire being deflected sideways.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 33: Obstacles ↗
When is ordinary wet pavement often most slippery?
Correct answer: Soon after rain begins, before surface oil washes away
The first rain mixes with accumulated oil and debris, temporarily reducing traction.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 33: Slippery surfaces ↗
While riding on wet pavement at normal road speeds, how should a motorcyclist change speed?
Correct answer: Make smooth, gradual changes and avoid abrupt inputs
Smooth control inputs and reduced speed help preserve the limited traction available.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 34: Slippery surfaces ↗
What should a rider do first if a motorcycle tire suddenly loses air?
Correct answer: Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course
Keep control first. Brake gently with the sound tire only if braking is needed and you know which tire failed.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 36: Tire failure ↗
On a manual motorcycle, the throttle remains stuck after you try twisting it back and forth. What should you do immediately?
Correct answer: Use the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch together
Disconnect power, then stop safely off the road. Do not resume riding until the throttle works freely.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 36: Stuck throttle ↗
The handlebars begin shaking from side to side. Should you accelerate to try to ride out of the wobble?
Correct answer: No, gradually reduce throttle without applying the brakes
Acceleration increases instability; reduce power smoothly and leave the road when you can.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 37: Wobble ↗
While controlling a motorcycle wobble, where should you shift your weight?
Correct answer: Forward and down
A forward, low position is part of the handbook’s wobble response. Do not fight the handlebars or brake.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 37: Wobble ↗
A manual motorcycle engine starts to seize. What control disconnects it from the rear wheel?
Correct answer: The clutch lever
Disengage the clutch, leave traffic safely, and stop to investigate.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 37: Engine seizure ↗
A bridge grating makes the motorcycle feel as if it is wandering slightly. What is usually the appropriate response?
Correct answer: Stay relaxed and travel straight at a steady speed
Do not turn the normal grating sensation into abrupt steering or zigzagging.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 35: Grooves and gratings ↗
Which motorcycle headlight setting is appropriate in fog?
Correct answer: Low beam
Low beam reduces glare reflected back from fog.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 27: Fog lighting ↗
Tracks cross your lane at an angle. Must you swerve out of your lane to cross them at 90 degrees?
Correct answer: No, a straight path within your lane is usually safer
Do not create a traffic conflict merely to square up to crossing tracks.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 35: Crossing rails ↗
A rail or deep seam runs parallel to your path. Once space is safe, what minimum crossing angle does the handbook recommend?
Correct answer: 45 degrees
A deliberate crossing angle reduces the chance that a tire follows or catches the seam.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 35: Parallel seams ↗
An insect strikes and smears your face shield. What should you do while finding a safe place to stop?
Correct answer: Keep control with both hands and continue watching the road
Deal with impaired visibility at a safe stopping place rather than surrendering control in traffic.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 37: Flying debris ↗
You intend to pull onto a soft or uncertain shoulder. When should you greatly reduce speed?
Correct answer: Before turning onto the shoulder
Slowing before the surface transition reduces the risk of losing traction.
Source: TDLR Motorcycle Operator Training Manual (2025), printed p. 37: Leaving the roadway ↗
