Sharing the Road — Nevada
Nevada motorcycle permit practice test: 348 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Sharing the Road: 7 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Nevada Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 7 (2% of 348 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (7)
1. A passenger on a motorcycle should:
- Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
- Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts. ✓
- Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
- Hold onto the seat.
Answer: B. Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
The passenger should mount the motorcycle after the engine starts, with the transmission in neutral. The manual tells the rider to have the passenger get on only after the engine is running and the transmission is in neutral. It also says the rider should keep both feet on the ground and hold the front brake while the passenger mounts. That procedure gives the passenger a stable motorcycle to climb onto and keeps the rider ready to control it during mounting.
2. When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
- Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
- Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
- Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle. ✓
- Slowly inch across the tracks.
Answer: C. Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your path by moving away from them and crossing at an angle of at least 45 degrees. The manual addresses tracks, ruts, and pavement seams that run parallel to your path directly: get far enough away from them to cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees, then make a deliberate turn so you are not thrown off balance. The same section notes that when you cross, you should hold a steady speed and go straight across. The manual also warns that swinging out to hit tracks at a full 90 degrees can be more dangerous because that direction may carry you into another lane of traffic.
3. When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
- Have a seat that is large enough for two riders. ✓
- Only have one set of footrests.
- Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
- Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
Answer: A. Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
You must have a seat on the motorcycle that is large enough to hold both you and your passenger without crowding. The manual's passenger section lists what the bike needs before you ride two-up. It says the motorcycle should have a proper seat, one big enough for you and your passenger without crowding, and it adds that you should not sit more forward than you normally do. The same passage also calls for passenger footrests and a strap or solid handholds. The seat size matters because the passenger needs room to sit properly behind you rather than squeezed against you.
4. If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
- Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
- Check the controls and shift pattern. ✓
- Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
- Assume you know where all the controls are located.
Answer: B. Check the controls and shift pattern.
Before riding an unfamiliar motorcycle, check the controls and the shift pattern. The manual tells you to operate all the controls before you start riding, and to know the gearshift pattern by working the throttle, clutch and brakes a few times. It explains that controls react differently on different motorcycles and their exact locations can vary slightly, so a borrowed bike needs the same checks you would give your own. You should also find the turn signals, horn, headlight switch, fuel valve and cut-off switch and operate them without hunting for them.
5. When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
- Sit as far back as possible.
- Hold onto the seat.
- Put their feet on the muffler.
- Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started. ✓
Answer: D. Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
Tell your passenger to get on the motorcycle only after you have started the engine with the transmission in neutral. The manual says to brief your passenger on the basics before you start the trip, even if that person already rides. One of those instructions is that the passenger mounts only after you have started the engine and put the transmission in neutral, and while the passenger climbs on, you keep both feet on the ground and hold the front brake. That sequence lets you control the bike during the weight shift of someone getting on.
6. You should use a larger cushion of space:
- When roads are slippery. ✓
- When it is sunny outside.
- When it is colder than usual.
- When you are following other motorcycles.
Answer: A. When roads are slippery.
Use a larger space cushion when roads are slippery. The manual tells riders to count off seconds to check following distance, and it says a two-second gap is the minimum. It then lists situations that call for opening up to three seconds or more, and slippery pavement is one of them. The reason given is that your motorcycle may need more room to stop than usual. So when traction is poor, increase the gap rather than staying at the normal minimum. This directly supports the slippery-road choice.
7. The proper body position on a motorcycle:
- Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips. ✓
- Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
- Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
- Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.
Answer: A. Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
The proper body position lets you sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. The manual says to sit far enough forward so your arms are slightly bent on the handgrips. Bent arms let you press on the handlebars without reaching too far, and a comfortable posture lets you work all the controls, steer well, and react quickly to hazards. Sitting too far back would force you to stretch for the grips, so the forward seat position with a slight bend in the arms is what the manual describes.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook