1 . To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

Fasten securely.
Prevent air from passing through.
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
Restrict your vision to the sides.

2 . You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.
About once every 10 rides.
Once a month.
Once a season.

3 . When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.
In the center portion of the lane.
In the right portion of the lane.
On the shoulder.

4 . What does alcohol do to your riding skills and judgement?

It harms both riding skills and judgement.
It helps riding skills but harms your judgement.
It has no effect on either riding skills or judgement.
It has no effect on judgement but it harms riding skills.

5 . A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.
Not look ahead while riding.
Wear dark clothes.
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

6 . When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
Has survived a previous crash.
Provides hearing protection.

7 . When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
So your legs can absorb the shock.
So other drivers can see you better.
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.

8 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
Two-way left turn.
Minimum speed limit.
No parking.

9 . More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Happen at night.
Are caused by worn tires.
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.

10 . When riding behind another driver, you should ride:

In the portion of the lane that puts you in their rearview mirror.
In a lane to their left.
In the far right portion of the lane.
Behind the right tire of their vehicle.

11 . When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

12 . At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day
Once a week
Once a year
Before every ride

13 . You should use your low beam headlight:

When riding in fog.
When following another vehicle.
When approaching an oncoming vehicle.
All of the above.
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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.
Make sure you can see your helmet in your mirrors.

15 . You should ride with your headlight on:

Only at night.
Only at night and in the rain.
At all times.
Under no circumstances.

16 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

17 . Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

18 . For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.

19 . During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.
Headlight and taillight.
Turn signals.
Reflectors.

20 . After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Exercise
Coffee
Time
Food

21 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Manhole covers
An ice patch
Dry pavement
Metal plates

22 . As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

23 . When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.
Single-file.
Staggered.
Passing.

24 . When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.

25 . The faster you drink:

The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.
The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.
The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.
The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.