1 . If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick the dog away.
Ride alongside the dog.
Stop until the dog loses interest.
Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.

2 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, a rider should:

Be aware of the vehicle's tip-over lines.
Place weight outside of the tip-over lines.
Ride on two wheels whenever possible.
Ride on one wheel whenever possible.

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

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

4 . When downshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Firmly press down the shift lever.

5 . 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.

6 . If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
The horn may go off.
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

7 . To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Be visible.
Communicate your intentions.
Be prepared to react to hazards.
Hope another driver sees you.

8 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

9 . 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.

10 . 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.

11 . Engine braking:

Is illegal.
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
Is slowing down by downshifting.
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

12 . The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
Most accidents happen.
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.

13 . 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.
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14 . This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

15 . 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.

16 . When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Much less distance to stop than cars.
Less distance to stop than cars.
As much distance to stop as cars.
More distance to stop than cars.

17 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
Not let them ask questions.
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

18 . 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.
Wherever you prefer.

19 . Hearing protection is:

Not needed if you wear a helmet.
Needed in addition to a helmet.
Only needed on windy days.
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.

20 . If used legally, operating while under the influence of marijuana is:

Legal.
Legal, but not recommended.
Illegal.
Recommended.

21 . When turning left, you should:

Press the right handgrip.
Press the left handgrip.
Press both handgrips at the same time.
Not press either handgrip.

22 . 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

23 . In general, when parked on the road, a motorcycle should be:

Parked with both the front and rear wheels touching the curb.
Angled with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.
Parallel to the curb.

24 . To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

25 . Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.
Made of wool.
Not pre-curved.
Unsafe for the rider.