1 . If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
Release the rear brake and down shift.

2 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time.
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
Pass in pairs.
Pass at one time as a group.

3 . When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

Perform one action, then the other.
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
Not perform either action.

4 . As you accelerate, you should:

Shift up to a higher gear.
Shift down to a lower gear.
Remain in your first gear.
Remain in a neutral gear.

5 . A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
Hold onto the seat.

6 . 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.

7 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.
Shift up through the gears.
Shift into neutral.
Never change gears.

8 . In Louisiana, you are considered legally intoxicated if you are under the age of 21 with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.1 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.05 percent.
0.02 percent.

9 . When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery
When there is a lot of traffic
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
When it is raining

10 . Your lane position should help you:

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
Keep others from passing you.
Travel to your destination as quickly as possible.
Linger in the blind spots of other drivers.

11 . If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

12 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
Ride on the shoulder.

13 . When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the left portion of your lane
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14 . A motorcycle must be inspected:

Once every two years.
Once a year.
Every six months.
Once a month.

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

16 . 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.

17 . Before changing lanes, you should:

Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
Point in the direction of the lane change.
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.

18 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should stay in:

The left side of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
The center portion of the lane.
Whichever portion of the lane you want.

19 . This sign is used to warn drivers:

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
That the road curves ahead.
About upcoming intersections.
About road construction.

20 . This road sign means:

Do not pass.
Do not enter.
No turn on red.
Keep right.

21 . Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
Other drivers are often confused.
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.

22 . Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.
The alcohol never gets removed from the body.
It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.
Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.

23 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Feel relaxed and free.

24 . Mirror checks should be done:

Frequently as a part of your normal routine.
Only when turning.
Only when changing lanes.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch