1 . The operator of any motor vehicle involved in a collision causing injury to any person must:

File a report, but only if planning to report the accident to their insurance company.
Contact the highway department.
Submit a report of the accident to the DMV.

2 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The suspension.
The brake light.

3 . When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.
Focus only on what is behind you.
Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

4 . This sign means:

Divided highway.
Railroad warning.
No passing zone.

5 . You may wear earphones in both ears:

If you are listening to your favorite music.
If they are designed to block harmful noise levels.
To dampen the sounds of horns and sirens.

6 . When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Stay to the left side of the lane.

7 . When riding on a highway, a motorcyclist should signal _______ before changing lanes.

Two seconds
Five seconds
10 seconds

8 . A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.
Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.
Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

9 . Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

The left portion
The middle portion
The right portion

10 . You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
You start to lose control in a curve.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.

11 . As you approach a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the part of the lane that allows other drivers to most easily see you.
Move into the part of the lane closest to the traffic control device.
Move into the outside edge of the lane.

12 . When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.

13 . As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:

Need to shift up through the gears.
Need to shift down through the gears.
Need to put the motorcycle into neutral.

14 . 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.

15 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Sit farther forward than you usually do.
Sit farther back than you usually do.
Sit in your usual comfortable position.

16 . To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always:

Lean in the direction of the curve.
Slow down in the turn.
Turn by using only the handle bars.
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17 . If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.
Carried on the gas tank in front of you.
Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

18 . When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Sit as far back as possible on the bike.
Not talk or move unnecessarily.

19 . Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

Fits snugly.
Is clean.
Looks cool.

20 . When riding, jackets and pants should:

Fit loosely enough to allow the wind to catch the fabric.
Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind.
Be tight enough to prevent you from moving freely.

21 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as

22 . This sign means:

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

23 . This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.
Lane reduction. The right lane ends soon and traffic should merge left.
Highway entrance ramp ahead.

24 . If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked up, as it will help you stop more quickly.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply it.

25 . 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.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

26 . When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.
Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
Should be used when riding in curves.

27 . The operator of any motor vehicle involved in a collision resulting in more than $1,000 worth of property damage must:

File a report, but only if planning to report the accident to their insurance company.
Submit a report of the accident to the DMV.
Contact the highway department.

28 . Before every ride, you should:

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

29 . This road sign means:

Cars in the right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.

30 . The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time is to:

Just start riding. There is no better way to learn than by doing.
Just start riding. Most bikes are similar, so you don’t have to take the time to identify safety features.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear pattern.