1 . This road sign means:

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

2 . How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers
By riding in the center portion of the lane
By riding in the left portion of the lane
By riding in a zigzag pattern

3 . A motorcycle needs:

Less frequent attention than a car.
More frequent attention than a car.
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
To be serviced only at a dealer.

4 . Mirror checks:

Are unimportant.
Should only be done on long trips.
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

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

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

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

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

7 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

The lane behind you and the lane next to you.
Only behind your motorcycle.
Only next to your motorcycle.
The front of your helmet.

8 . The sign with this shape and color is a _____________ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

9 . 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.

10 . 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.

11 . If drinking alcohol, you should:

Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
Not ride.
Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.

12 . 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.

13 . Your following distance should increase:

When it is raining.
When riding on a gravel road.
When riding on a dirt road.
All of the above.

14 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane.
They may leave the road.
They may brake too hard and skid.
All of the above.

15 . An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.

16 . Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket
Boots that go above the ankle
Hearing protection
Pants made of a soft material
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17 . When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
Feel free to talk whenever they want.

18 . Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes
Full-length pants
Shorts
Full-fingered gloves

19 . 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.

20 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, shift, look, and lurch.
Slow, look, press, and roll.
Press, lean, turn, and grip.
Shift, lean, tuck, and roll.

21 . 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.

22 . In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

23 . This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
The road ahead curves to the left.
Construction ahead.

24 . A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.
Not look ahead while riding.
Wear dark clothes.
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

25 . Where should a load be placed?

As low as possible
As high as possible
Behind the rear axle
On one side of the motorcycle

26 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent

27 . An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.

28 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

29 . When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.

30 . When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.