1 . Mirror checks should be done:

Frequently as a part of your normal routine.
Only when turning.
Only when changing lanes.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

2 . When entering a curve, it is often a good idea to:

Start in the left lane position and drift to the right.
Start in the right lane position and drift to the left.
Weave among all three lane positions.
Start in the center lane position and remain there throughout the curve.

3 . Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
The brakes only work when both are applied.

4 . If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

5 . To carry a passenger, you must have:

An extra set of foot pegs for the passenger.
A seat that accommodates two people.
Proper gear for both yourself and the passenger.
All of the above.

6 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

7 . To legally operate a motorcycle, you must have a:

Class M endorsement.
Class W endorsement.
Class L endorsement.
Class Q endorsement.

8 . As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

9 . How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.
Continue using the rear brake.
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.

10 . Making eye contact with another driver:

Indicates that the driver sees you.
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
May make the driver mad.

11 . A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

Riding in the left portion of a lane.
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.

12 . Riding alongside a car:

Is encouraged.
Can place you in a blind spot.
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.

13 . When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:

Brakes.
Seat.
Suspension.
Brake light.
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14 . Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.
Riding conditions are normal.
The roadway is wet.
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

15 . 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.

16 . If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
Stay in your lane.
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

17 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Should hold the chain in place.
Can continue safely riding.
Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

18 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
Mud on pavement
Dry pavement

19 . A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
Ride with the headlight turned on.
Wave at other drivers.
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

20 . As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

21 . Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

Leather
Wool
Polyester
Silk

22 . One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.
The maintenance check will take a lot of time.
Maintenance will be costly.
Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

23 . When riding uphill on a three-wheeled motorcycle:

The front wheel may have decreased traction.
The front wheel may have increased traction.
The front wheel will have the same amount of traction as it usually does.
The rear wheels may leave the pavement.

24 . Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

25 . Experienced riders use the acronym "SIPDE" as a way to stay aware of conditions around them. What does the "D" stand for in "SIPDE?"

Defer
Decide
Drive
Downshift