1 . Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.
Wear bright clothing all the time.
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
Wear dark clothing all the time.

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

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

3 . This sign means:

Stop.
Side road.
Two-way left turn.
Farm machinery.

4 . This road sign means:

Do not pass.
Do not enter.
No turn on red.
Keep right.

5 . Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections
On highways
On rural roads
In parking lots

6 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as
No different from

7 . To prevent fatigue when riding on long trips, you should:

Take frequent breaks.
Limit your distance.
Dress for the elements.
All of the above.

8 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Twice a month.

9 . This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

10 . It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

You may be riding in its blind spot.
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

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

Dry pavement
Painted lane markings
Manhole covers
Metal plates

12 . When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
Use a tire gauge.
It is best to squeeze the tire.
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

13 . If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

14 . When upshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Lift the shift lever firmly.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.

15 . Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night.
Be worn only during the day.
Not be worn.
Be worn day and night.

16 . Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement
Dry pavement
Lane markings
Snow
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17 . If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.

18 . When passing a vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.
You may pass on the shoulder.
You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.

19 . Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

Slow to a safe speed before turning.
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
Avoid looking at other vehicles.

20 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

21 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve on a three-wheeled motorcycle, it is a good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.
On the inside of the curve.
Near the edge of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.

22 . When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:

Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.

23 . During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

24 . In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it.
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
Never use the center lane position.

25 . To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

Tire pressure.
Mirror positions.
Headlight position.
Brake light position.

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

Kick it away.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

27 . When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.
Only on cool days.
Only on warm days.
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

28 . To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Edge gradually across the tracks.
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
Wait for the tracks to end.

29 . 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.

30 . When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.