1 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Twice a month.

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

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

3 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.
On the inside of the curve.
Near the edge of the curve.

4 . This sign means:

Railroad crossing.
One-way traffic.
Limited parking.
Playground ahead.

5 . Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly
Farther away, faster
Closer, more slowly
Closer, faster

6 . 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.

7 . This sign means:

Divided highway ends.
One-way traffic ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep to the right.

8 . A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
Boots with tall heels.
Leather gloves.
Shoes that stop below their ankle.

9 . Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

10 . To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

Always press on the left handgrip.
Always press on the right handgrip.
Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

11 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free.
Wash your helmet.
Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

12 . This sign means:

Pedestrians only.
Intersection ahead.
Hiking trails ahead.
School crossing ahead.

13 . Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing.
Wear darkly-clothing.
Ride without your headlight.
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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14 . Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather
Denim
Wool
Polyester

15 . You should always perform a head check before:

Changing lanes.
Merging onto a freeway.
Passing another vehicle.
All of the above.

16 . The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

17 . A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.

18 . 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.

19 . When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

20 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
Just as tiring as
More tiring than

21 . When riding at night:

Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.

22 . To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

23 . Refusing to take a breath test when requested by an officer may result in a license suspension for:

One year.
Six months.
Three months.
One month.

24 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The passing vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the passing vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

25 . There may be less traction available for braking when:

A motorcycle is leaning.
A motorcycle is straight up and down.
A motorcycle is on dry pavement.