1 . When riding in a group, mirrors:

Should be checked frequently by all riders.
Should be used only by the lead rider.
Should not be checked frequently because they can be a distraction.

2 . This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
An upcoming curve in the road.
Changes in traffic lanes.

3 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, 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.

4 . Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly
Farther away, faster
Closer, more slowly
Closer, faster

5 . Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

Using the rear brake only.
Using the front brake only.
Using both brakes.
Using the rear brake while downshifting.

6 . 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.

7 . When approaching an intersection, a motorcyclist should not:

Choose a lane position that increases their visibility.
Speed up to cross the intersection quickly.
Cover the clutch and brakes to reduce their reaction time.

8 . Blind spots on motorcycles:

Are nothing to worry about.
Should be consistently checked by riders.
Don't exist if the motorcycle has a rearview mirror.

9 . Wearing which of the following colors will make you less visible to other motorists?

Orange
Yellow
Brown

10 . Verify that your headlight and taillight are in working order:

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

11 . This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.
Children are at play ahead.
There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

12 . This sign means:

Merge right.
Divided highway begins.
Lane ends.

13 . A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
Hold onto the seat.
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14 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as

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

Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Jump off the motorcycle.
Twist the throttle back and forth.

16 . It may be unsafe to ride alongside a vehicle in the lane next to you because:

The driver next to you may not be able to see you.
The vehicle will block your path of escape if a hazard should appear in your lane.
Both of the above.

17 . When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery
When there is a lot of traffic
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
When it is raining

18 . This sign means:

Slow-moving vehicle.
Road construction/maintenance area.
Traffic signal ahead.

19 . The risk of a head or neck injury is reduced:

By wearing a helmet.
By riding more slowly.
By reading the owner’s manual.

20 . It is important to flash your brake light when:

Approaching a police officer.
Someone is following too closely.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

21 . This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.
Stop sign.

22 . When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

23 . When you see this sign, you should stop and:

Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed.
Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first.
Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

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

Metal plates
Dry pavement
Manhole covers

25 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

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.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.