1 . Which of the following colors should you wear to increase your visibility when riding during the day?

Brown
Yellow
Dark blue

2 . Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace.

3 . When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Move to the edge of the roadway.

4 . To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcycle rider should:

Maintain an adequate space cushion.
Ride very slowly.
Ride the centerline.

5 . The front brake supplies about how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About one-quarter
About one-half
About three-quarters

6 . Will a DOT-compliant helmet limit a motorcyclist's view of the road?

Yes, a helmet dramatically reduces a rider's view to the sides.
It depends. Some DOT-compliant helmets limit a rider's view.
No. A DOT-compliant helmet will never limit a rider's view to the sides.

7 . The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time is to:

Just start riding. There is no better way to learn than by doing.
Just start riding. Most bikes are similar, so you don’t have to take the time to identify safety features.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear pattern.

8 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.08 percent
0.04 percent
0.1 percent

9 . Most motorcycle crashes happen:

At speeds over 55 mph.
At speeds below 30 mph.
On long trips.

10 . To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always:

Lean in the direction of the curve.
Slow down in the turn.
Turn by using only the handle bars.

11 . When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.
Ignore them.
Increase your speed.

12 . Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots since they are so small.
Have blind spots.
Are easily seen by other drivers.

13 . When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.
Avoid using your high beam headlight.
Reduce your speed.

14 . When riding in a group, riders should:

All maintain safe following distances.
Follow each other as closely as possible.
Not worry about distances between members.

15 . A passenger should sit:

In front of the operator.
Sidesaddle.
Behind the operator.

16 . Having only one alcoholic drink before riding:

Will not lead to a DUI conviction.
Will never affect your riding skills.
Can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.
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17 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Metal plates
Dry pavement
Manhole covers

18 . If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

19 . If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

20 . When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.

21 . When motorcyclists ride in a group:

Inexperienced riders should lead the group.
Inexperienced riders should be near the front of the group.
Inexperienced riders should be in the back of the group.

22 . When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

23 . When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks.
Walk your motorcycle across the tracks.
Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

24 . A helmet is:

Required only by riders who have had their license for less than two years.
Required for all motorcycle operators and passengers.
Optional, but recommended.

25 . If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.
Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
Swerve around the animal.

26 . Riding directly alongside another vehicle can:

Place you in the vehicle's blind spot.
Help the other driver see you.
Be helpful for inexperienced riders.

27 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
Curve ahead.

28 . Using the front and rear brakes simultaneously:

Allows for maximum braking power.
Should not be done at highway speeds.
Is ineffective when trying to stop a motorcycle.

29 . This sign means:

School crossing.
School zone.
Pedestrian crossing.

30 . When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.
Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake only.