1 . This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

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 . A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.
Takes about an hour.
Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

4 . May motorcyclists ride in pairs?

No.
Yes, but only if the roadway has a lot of traffic.
Yes, at any time.

5 . A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.
You heard a loud noise.
A discharge of air can be seen.

6 . To stay safe on a long trip, you should:

Try to travel as far as you can in a single day.
Minimize stopping.
Not use artificial stimulants.

7 . Which of the following is not a common type of a helmet?

One-half
Three-quarter
Full-face

8 . A plastic face shield is:

Required by law.
Not required, but recommended.
Not encouraged.

9 . Alcohol begins to affect the body:

Within minutes of being consumed.
About an hour after being consumed.
About two hours after being consumed.

10 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing up before swinging their arm upward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.

11 . When should a rider increase their following distance?

When riding at night or in heavy traffic.
When riding in rain, fog, or snow.
Both of the above.

12 . The front brake:

Should only be used in an emergency.
Should be used with the rear brake.
Is unsafe to use.

13 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Both of the above.

14 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.

15 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds

16 . When changing lanes, you should:

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.
Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.
Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder.
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17 . Hearing protection is:

Not recommended.
Recommended only for long rides.
Recommended for all rides.

18 . When changing lanes:

Your mirrors can adequately show you your surroundings.
Do a head check in addition to using your mirrors.
Activate your turn signal and immediately move to the right or left.

19 . Which of the following factors may affect the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person?

The amount of alcohol consumed
The drinker's height
The temperature outside

20 . Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.
Do not have blind spots.
Are not required.

21 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only your rear brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.

22 . When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should:

Identify and separate the hazards.
Deal with the hazards simultaneously.
Turn around and find another path to your destination.

23 . How should you brake?

With the front brake only
With the rear brake only
With both brakes

24 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

The lane behind you and the lane next to you.
Only behind your motorcycle.
Only next to your motorcycle.

25 . When braking on a motorcycle:

The rear brake should be applied first.
The front brake should be applied first.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

26 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.

27 . This road sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
School crossing.
Jogging trail.

28 . When traveling in a group, riders should generally be:

In a single-file formation.
Paired up.
In a staggered formation.

29 . When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Sit as far back as possible on the bike.
Not talk or move unnecessarily.

30 . The right clothing does all of the following, except:

Protect you in a collision.
Protect you from the elements.
Allow you to blend in with other vehicles.