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Group practice questions

22 questions from the motorcycle permit practice test.

Group practice test

10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.

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Sample questions

How many riders does the manual suggest as the upper limit for one group?

  1. Two or three
  2. Four or five
  3. Eight to ten
  4. Twelve or more
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B. Four or five

Small groups of four or five are easier for other traffic to pass and are less likely to get split up. A larger party should divide into two or more smaller groups.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Group Riding: Keep the Group Small

In a staggered formation, the leader rides in the left part of the lane. Where does the second rider ride?

  1. One second behind the leader, on the right side
  2. Beside the leader, in the right part of the lane
  3. Directly behind the leader, two seconds back
  4. Three seconds behind the leader, on the left side
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A. One second behind the leader, on the right side

The second rider is offset to the right side and about one second behind the leader. Riding beside the leader removes both riders' room to maneuver.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Group Riding: Staggered Formation

Where should the least experienced rider be placed in a group?

  1. At the very back
  2. Wherever there is a gap
  3. In the lead position
  4. Just behind the leader
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D. Just behind the leader

Placing newer riders right behind the leader lets the more experienced riders watch them from behind and keeps them from having to chase the group. At the back they tend to fall behind and ride over their heads to catch up.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Group Riding: Keep the Group Together

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