The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is by:


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Use this motorcycle practice test question to prepare for the real written exam at the DMV or during your motorcycle safety course


  1. Wearing bright-colored and reflective gear.
  2. Wearing a DOT-compliant helmet.
  3. Looking for trouble. 
  4. Always riding under the speed limit. 

Find the answer to this question and an explanation below. 


This topic may show up on your motorcycle permit test. 

The answer is: C. Looking for trouble. 

How’d you do? Learn more about this motorcycle topic below. 

Explanation: Avoiding Hazards on your Motorcycle

In order to pass your motorcycle permit exams and to become a safe rider, it’s important to know why a particular answer on the motorcycle written test is correct. 

As a motorcyclist, you’ll face more hazards than you would when driving a passenger car. 

The best way for you to avoid trouble is by looking for it. 

In other words, you should be constantly scanning the road ahead, around, and behind you to spot potential hazards before they cause a problem for you. 

Wearing brightly-colored, reflective gear can make you more visible to other drivers and wearing a helmet can save you in a crash, but to avoid trouble you need to be proactively managing and responding to risks as you ride. 

To avoid trouble while riding a motorcycle, you should:

  • Scan the road ahead. 
  • Check your mirrors. 
  • Perform head checks
  • Maintain a space cushion around yourself. 
  • Look for escape routes. 
  • Choose the optimal lane position for the current situation. 
  • Pretend like you are invisible to other drivers. 
  • Assume that other drivers will cut in front of you. 

You can find more information about this topic in the motorcycle rider’s handbook.

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Find in-depth articles for new riders in our section dedicated to learning how to ride a motorcycle.

Plus, check out an overview of the requirements to get a motorcycle endorsement in each state.