1 . To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

2 . 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

3 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.

4 . The first thing you should do if your throttle becomes stuck is:

Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Twist the throttle back and forth.
Jump off the motorcycle.
Weave back and forth in your lane.

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

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

6 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Maximize their headlight usage.
All of the above.

7 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road
A patch of leaves
An ice patch
Dry concrete

8 . How long does it take the body to remove the alcohol content of one drink?

About 15 minutes
An hour
Two hours
Four hours

9 . Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

Taking the turn too fast.
Lanes that are too narrow.
Not knowing how to steer.
Lanes that are too wide.

10 . Motorcycle passengers should:

Wear whatever makes them the most comfortable.
Wear shorts and sandals.
Wear a helmet but not eye protection.
Wear the same protective gear that is recommended to operators.

11 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of fuel.
A lack of oil.
A lack of coolant.
Improper tire inflation.

12 . Before changing lanes, you should:

Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
Point in the direction of the lane change.
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.

13 . If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.
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14 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
No turning.
No left turn.
No right turn.

15 . When riding a motorcycle that you are unfamiliar with, you should do all of the following, except:

Find out where all the controls are located before starting out.
Check the controls before starting out to ensure you know the gear pattern.
Ride cautiously to get used to the handling.
Ride with a passenger.

16 . This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Flagger ahead.
Lane ends.
Turn right or go straight.

17 . Fatigue can be increased by:

Stopping frequently.
Riding in cool weather.
Being comfortable during your ride.
Starting a ride late in the day.

18 . Which of the following would not protect the wearer in a crash?

A leather jacket
Boots that go past the ankle
Pants that cover your legs completely
Gloves made of a soft material

19 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Roll through the intersection.
Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

20 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free.
Wash your helmet.
Adjust the mirror to see the edge of your helmet.
Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

21 . Mirror checks should be done:

Frequently as a part of your normal routine.
Only when turning.
Only when changing lanes.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

22 . Increase your following distance if:

You are riding in rainy weather.
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
It will take longer than usual for your motorcycle to stop.
All of the above.

23 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

24 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

25 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

Dry pavement
Leaves
Gravel
Lane markings