1 . Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

The air pressure in the tires.
Fluid levels.
The turn signals.
Damage to the paint.

2 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
Tailgate other drivers.
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
Not use a headlight during the day.

3 . If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

4 . Before every ride, you should:

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

5 . This sign means:

Yield.
Crossroad ahead.
Keep right.
Yield ahead.

6 . As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as possible.
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

7 . This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.
Double curve.
Winding road.
Pavement ends.

8 . 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.

9 . When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
Parking meters.
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

10 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

11 . When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

The right side could be slippery.
It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.
It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.

12 . Your lane position should:

Avoid other road users' blind spots.
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
Invite others to share your lane.

13 . When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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14 . This road sign means:

School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Jogging trail.
Busy sidewalk.

15 . Where is the horn button usually located?

By the left handgrip
By the right handgrip
By the left footrest
By the right footrest

16 . When passing another driver, you should:

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible.
Linger in their blind spot.
Decelerate in the passing lane.
Not worry about your own blind spot.

17 . Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?

Arrange a safe ride home for them.
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.

18 . Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

Well below the legal limit.
Once reaching the legal limit.
Just above the legal limit.
Well above the legal limit.

19 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane.
They may leave the road.
They may brake too hard and skid.
All of the above.

20 . When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.

21 . 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.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

22 . A motorcyclist's cushion of space:

Should always stay the same.
Should vary according to riding conditions.
Is not necessary in most situations.
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.

23 . When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
Oncoming traffic.
Noise.

24 . When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

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.