1 . You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet.
Face or eye protection.
Ear buds.
Protective clothing.

2 . In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it.
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
Never use the center lane position.

3 . Braking in a turn is:

Easier than braking on a straightaway.
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
Done safely by using the front brake only.
Done safely by using the rear brake only.

4 . A street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:

A tailpipe.
Good tires.
Front and rear brakes.
A flag.

5 . If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your skills will not be affected.
Side effects may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

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

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

7 . Signs that are colored orange are:

Regulatory signs.
Work zone signs.
School zone signs.
Guide signs.

8 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right.
All of the above.

9 . Where is the horn button usually located?

By the left handgrip
By the right handgrip
By the left footrest
By the right footrest

10 . Rain suits:

Should not be used.
Should not balloon when riding.
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
Should tear easily.

11 . Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader
The riders just behind the leader
The rider in back
The oldest rider

12 . The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

13 . What does alcohol do to your riding skills and judgement?

It harms both riding skills and judgement.
It helps riding skills but harms your judgement.
It has no effect on either riding skills or judgement.
It has no effect on judgement but it harms riding skills.

14 . When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.
There is more traction available for stopping.
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
Stopping should never be attempted.

15 . What does this signal mean?

Rest stop
High beams on
Turn right
Hazard

16 . When riding a motorcycle:

Boots have little purpose.
Boots are more of a fashion statement than anything else.
Boots that go past the ankle can provide protection in a crash.
Boots should have high heels.
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17 . What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

18 . Pentagonal signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

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

Just behind the leader.
In front of the group.
At the tail end of the group.
Beside the leader.

20 . To prevent fatigue when riding on long trips, you should:

Take frequent breaks.
Limit your distance.
Dress for the elements.
All of the above.

21 . When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

22 . Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

Slow to a safe speed before turning.
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
Avoid looking at other vehicles.

23 . When making normal stops, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both the front and rear brakes.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.

24 . You may carry a passenger:

Only if the passenger is a child.
Only if the passenger also has a motorcycle license.
If the motorcycle is permanently equipped to carry a passenger.
Under no circumstances.

25 . If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

26 . If you are passing a row of cars parked to your right, you should not ride in the right portion of your lane for all of the following reasons, except:

Drivers may get out of a vehicle unexpectedly.
Car doors may open into your lane.
Pedestrians may step out from between cars.
Other motorists may think you’re trying to park.

27 . Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing
Using their headlight at all times
Using their turn signals
Waving at other drivers

28 . Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Come to a complete stop.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.

29 . To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

Turn your headlight off.
Ride with your headlight on.
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.

30 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.
Make sure you can see your helmet in your mirrors.