1 . When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.
Reduce their speed.
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
Sit up as high as possible.

2 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Ten seconds.

3 . A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
Tells you about road construction ahead.

4 . A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.
Take more than an hour.
Be complicated to perform.
Not be done before every ride.

5 . When a lead rider is extending their left arm and pointing downward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.
Slow down.

6 . A motorcycle rider can reduce the risk of head and neck injuries:

By wearing a helmet.
By wearing a face shield.
By wearing goggles.
By wearing sunglasses.

7 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Feel relaxed and free.

8 . A rider's lane position should:

Hide them from other drivers.
Change frequently to avoid monotony.
Protect them from the wind.
Allow them to surprise other drivers.

9 . Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
Allow their feet to breathe.
Have tall heels.
Are made of soft, flimsy material.

10 . Experienced riders are aware of what is happening around them. To stay aware, experienced riders use the "SEE" strategy. What does SEE stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute
Scan, End, Error
Safe, Exit, Enter
Scale, Errand, Escape

11 . Which of the following is not a characteristic of a responsible rider?

They have the ability to ride aware.
They have the ability to make critical decisions.
They have the ability to carry out decisions.
They enjoy riding motorcycles.

12 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds
Three seconds

13 . The majority of serious and fatal motorcycle crashes involve:

Broken arms.
Head and neck injuries.
Broken feet.
Broken legs.
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14 . A face shield protects:

Your eyes.
Your face.
Your arms.
Your motorcycle.

15 . Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.

16 . Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

17 . Where is the clutch lever usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

18 . When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Not weave between the cars.

19 . Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket
Boots
Gloves
A stocking cap

20 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

Three seconds.
Two seconds.
One second.
Ten seconds.

21 . The operator of a motorcycle:

Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18.
Must wear a helmet if they have held their license for less than two years.
Should not wear a helmet.
Is safest when not wearing a helmet.

22 . 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.

23 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing up before swinging their arm upward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.
Slow down.

24 . In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks

25 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.