1 . Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.
Acceleration.
Upshifting.
Coasting.

2 . A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Help you avoid traffic signals.
Communicate your intentions to other road users.

3 . Riding under the influence of any medication which impairs your riding is permitted:

If the medication is prescribed by a physician.
If you don't feel drowsy.
Under no circumstances.
At all times.

4 . Your street-legal motorcycle should have all of the following, except:

A headlight, taillight, and brake light.
Two mirrors.
A flag.
A horn.

5 . When a lead rider is bending their left arm at the elbow, pointing upward, and swinging their arm toward their helmet, it means:

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

6 . When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, there is a tendency for:

The rear outside wheel to leave the pavement.
The rear inside wheel to leave the pavement.
The front wheel to leave the pavement.
All wheels to leave the pavement.

7 . Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.

8 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In front of the group.
At the rear of the group.
Beside the leader.

9 . Which of the following provides the best protection?

Sunglasses
Windshield
Goggles
Face shield

10 . Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

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

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

12 . When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

13 . While accelerating a motorcycle with a sidecar, you should:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.
Steer sharply in the direction opposite the sidecar.
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14 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

15 . You should ride with your headlight on:

Only at night.
Only at night and in the rain.
At all times.
Under no circumstances.

16 . Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Help you avoid road hazards.
Help you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.
Increase your ability to be seen by others.

17 . This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.
End of construction zone.
School crossing ahead.
Flagger ahead.

18 . If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

19 . When braking, you should:

Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.

20 . A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.
Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.
Motorcyclists falling asleep while riding.
Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid collisions with other vehicles.

21 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Roll through the intersection.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

22 . Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

A merging driver may not see both riders.
Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.
Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.
It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.

23 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Watch for drunk drivers.
Dangerous curve ahead.
Bump in the road ahead.

24 . The first thing you should do if your throttle becomes stuck is:

Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Twist the throttle back and forth.
Jump off the motorcycle.
Weave back and forth in your lane.

25 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index finger pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.