1 . A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.
Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Can become a hazard to the rider.

2 . 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.

3 . If you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

4 . When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
Speed up before downshifting safely.
Swerve to the left.

5 . How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

They provide a more narrow view of the road.
They provide a wider view of the road.
They provide a better view of the road.

6 . The rules of the road as outlined in the California Vehicle Code:

Only apply to vehicles with both an operator and a passenger.
Apply to all two-wheeled vehicles.
Only apply to vehicles with four or more wheels.

7 . Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.
Is better than shifting before the curve.
Is the best way to control your speed.

8 . Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.
Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.
No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

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

Keep the tire locked until your next stop.
Continue squeezing the front brake lever.
Release the front brake and immediately re-apply it.

10 . When braking on a motorcycle:

The rear brake should be applied first.
The front brake should be applied first.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

11 . A motorcyclist should not rely only on their mirrors because:

Sometimes mirrors can be dirty, limiting the motorcyclist's view.
Mirrors are always unreliable.
Motorcycles have blind spots.

12 . A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right
The center
The left

13 . When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror.
To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror.
To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window.

14 . This sign means:

Traffic signal ahead.
Stop.
Yield the right-of-way.

15 . If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

16 . 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.
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17 . 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.

18 . When turning, you should:

Move your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders, to look through the turn.
Turn your head and shoulders to look through the turn.

19 . Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.
Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.
Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

20 . 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.

21 . Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.
Stay loose when released.
Snap back when released.

22 . 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.

23 . To operate a moped, you must have at least a _____ license.

Class M1
Class M2
Class C

24 . What does this road sign mean?

Falling rocks
Trucks use second gear
Steep hill

25 . A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering suddenly feels:

Heavy.
Loose.
Soft.

26 . If your motorcycle starts to weave while riding over uneven metal bridge gratings, you should:

Downshift immediately to a lower gear.
Proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
Relax and steer straight.

27 . In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.
Assume they will be safe.
Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

28 . When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.

29 . When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should:

Identify and separate the hazards.
Deal with the hazards simultaneously.
Turn around and find another path to your destination.

30 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left then right.
The road ahead curves right then left.