1 . Who is required to wear a helmet on a moving motorcycle?

Only passengers
All motorcycle riders and passengers
No one

2 . To reduce the chances of a collision, you should:

Wear bright or reflective clothing.
Change lanes frequently.
Focus only on your riding, not on your surroundings.

3 . 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.
Rise slightly off their seat.
Tilt the motorcycle.

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

Ride in the center of the lane.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Pull to the side of the road until the rain stops.

5 . After riding over an object on the road, you should:

Continue riding because the danger has passed.
Pull to the side of the road and check your tires and rims for damage.
Stop to remove the object from the road.

6 . Before every ride, you should:

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

7 . Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics
Surrounding traffic
Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

8 . When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing downward, it means the operator:

Is turning right.
Is turning left.
Is slowing or stopping.

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

Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.
Ignore them.
Increase your speed.

10 . Under normal riding conditions, one of the best ways to help others see your motorcycle is:

To flash your lights.
To keep your high beam headlight turned on.
To ensure that your motorcycle is painted a dark color.

11 . If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

12 . When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:

Have a large bend at the elbow when reaching for the handle grips.
Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Be fully extended when reaching for the handle grips.

13 . The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.
Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.
Should be avoided at all times.

14 . This sign means:

No passing zone.
Slow-moving vehicle.
Two-way traffic.

15 . The best way to avoid fatigue when riding your motorcycle on a long trip is to:

Take frequent breaks to rest.
Ride as fast as possible.
Take artificial stimulants.

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.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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17 . This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

18 . A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.
You heard a loud noise.
A discharge of air can be seen.

19 . When gripping the handle grips, your hands should:

Be even with or below your elbows.
Be above your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.

20 . 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.

21 . When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders.
Turn just your head.
Turn your head, shoulders, and torso.

22 . When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks.
Walk your motorcycle across the tracks.
Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

23 . The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.
Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.
Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

24 . If you have been drinking alcohol, you:

Should not ride your motorcycle.
Should ride your motorcycle if you believe you are not impaired.
Should ride your motorcycle only short distances.

25 . When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:

Apply both brakes at the same time.
Use only the front brake.
Use only the rear brake.

26 . 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.

27 . If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:

Continue to apply the front brake.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

28 . When involved in a reportable collision, an operator must report the collision to the DMV within ____ days.

10
20
30

29 . A motorcycle’s brake light is _________ a passenger vehicle’s brake light.

More noticeable than
Just as noticeable as
Not as noticeable as

30 . This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.
Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.
Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.