1 . __________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

Tailgating
Inappropriately sounding a horn
Communicating with other drivers

2 . When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.
Riding in pairs.
A staggered formation.

3 . Use your headlight:

Only at night.
At all times.
Only in the rain.

4 . This is the shape and color of a __________ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield

5 . 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.

6 . When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Move to the edge of the roadway.

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

Provide you with an escape route.
Help you receive wind blasts.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

8 . This sign means:

Slow down; curving road ahead.
Slow down and do not use your brakes.
Slow down; slippery when wet.

9 . This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Turns sharply right, then left.
Curves right, then left.
Curves right.

10 . When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Pull to the side of the road until the rain stops.

11 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.

12 . This yellow warning sign means:

You are approaching a school or school crosswalk.
Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.
Both of the above.

13 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds
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14 . This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

15 . This road sign means:

All traffic must turn right.
All traffic must go straight.
A side road intersects ahead.

16 . A rider's lane position should:

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

17 . Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You will have time to react to hazards.
You will have space to maneuver.
You will have more time to accelerate when entering a curve.

18 . When riding during the day, you should:

Wear dark clothes since it is light outside.
Wear bright clothes so other motorists can see you better.
Be comfortable, wearing shorts if it is hot.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
An ice patch

20 . 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

21 . When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Stay to the left side of the lane.

22 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
No U-turns.
No left turn.

23 . When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.
Focus only on what is behind you.
Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

24 . Hearing protection is:

Not recommended.
Recommended only for long rides.
Recommended for all rides.

25 . A DOT-compliant helmet:

Will severely restrict your ability to see.
Will allow you to see adequately to both sides.
Will prevent you from turning your head.