1 . 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.

2 . When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

3 . When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.
Hold onto the seat.
Put their feet on the muffler.
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

4 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Should hold the chain in place.
Can continue safely riding.
Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

5 . This sign means:

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

6 . To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

Able to fasten securely.
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
Free of scratches.
Able to allow clear views to both sides.

7 . When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Slowly inch across the tracks.

8 . The front brake is:

Safe, if used properly.
Safe, even if used improperly.
Only to be used if the rear brake fails.
Not to be used regularly.

9 . When passing another driver, you should:

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible.
Linger in their blind spot.
Decelerate in the passing lane.
Not worry about your own blind spot.

10 . If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
The horn may go off.
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

11 . To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride slower than the speed limit.
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
Shift into neutral when slowing.
Pull in the clutch when turning.

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

Increase your speed.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

13 . When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder.
Use the left portion of your lane.
Use the center portion of your lane.
Use the right portion of your lane.

14 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right.
All of the above.

15 . Helmets are:

Required for all riders.
Required only for riders under the age of 18.
Optional for all riders.
Only required if it is raining.

16 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of fuel.
A lack of oil.
A lack of coolant.
Improper tire inflation.
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17 . When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
Blasts of wind.
Headlights.

18 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.
Headlight glare.
Noise.
Sunshine.

19 . To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

20 . Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
So you can tailgate.
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

21 . Under ideal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

22 . When may a motorcyclist pass between two cars traveling in the same direction?

When traffic is moving slowly.
When traffic is stopped.
When there is an unobstructed lane between the two cars.
When one of the cars stalls.

23 . Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires
The amount of cushion your seat has
The shine of your paint
The wind direction

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

Increase your speed.
Make sudden moves.
Move to the edge of the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

25 . 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.

26 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.
Feel relaxed and free.

27 . This sign means:

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.

28 . When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
Stay well behind the vehicle.
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.

29 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing down before swinging their arm downward, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

30 . ______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact
Using a turn signal
Following another vehicle
Nothing