1 . When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.
Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.
You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

2 . During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
The motorcycle should not lean.

3 . To safely cross trolley tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Approach the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Slow down and creep across.

4 . When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull onto the shoulder and wait for it to stop raining.
Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

5 . While accelerating a motorcycle with a sidecar, you should:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.

6 . 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.

7 . The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.
In front of the right footrest.
Behind the left footrest.
Behind the right footrest.

8 . 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.

9 . When nearing a blind intersection, you should:

Speed up.
Assume that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way.
Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers.

10 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system.
Clean and adjust your mirrors.
Clean your wheels.

11 . It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside.
Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit.
Weave among all three lane positions while taking a curve.

12 . This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.
Intersection.
Lane change.

13 . The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:

Cover your arms and legs completely.
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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14 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Not make sudden movements, if possible.
Handle your motorcycle roughly.
Use only your front brake.

15 . Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
You are passing someone who is in the street.

16 . In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.

17 . What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.
Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
Exercise.

18 . You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A baseball cap.
Comfortable shoes.

19 . The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

20 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
A lack of coolant.

21 . When should the front brake be used?

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

22 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second
Three-second
Two-second

23 . This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.
The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.
You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
None of the above.

24 . You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

25 . When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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