1 . Taking corners too fast:

Can cause the rider to go into another lane.
Is better than going too slowly.
Often causes the rider to stay in their lane.
Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.

2 . 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 a collision with another vehicle.

3 . 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.

4 . 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.

5 . When riding in a staggered formation, the third rider in the group should ride _______ behind the leader.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

6 . When making an ordinary stop, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.

7 . Before starting out, your fuel valve should be:

Backwards.
Empty.
Open.
Closed.

8 . When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.

9 . 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.

10 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
Mud on pavement
Dry pavement

11 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road
A patch of leaves
An ice patch
Dry concrete

12 . This sign means:

No left turn.
No stopping.
No U-turn.
Detour ahead.

13 . If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.
Allow them to pass.
Prevent them from passing.
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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14 . A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

Two times
Three times
Six times
20 times

15 . In general, when parked on the road, a motorcycle should be:

Parked with both the front and rear wheels touching the curb.
Angled with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.
Parallel to the curb.

16 . When should the front brake be used?

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

17 . 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.

18 . A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.

19 . Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
Help other drivers identify you.
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
Offer no protection.

20 . Which of the following is true?

The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
Only the front brake should be used when braking.

21 . Your knees should be:

Against the handlebars.
Against the gas tank.
Straightened and wide.
Wherever you prefer.

22 . When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
Oncoming traffic.
Noise.

23 . Who is required to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle?

All passengers
Only passengers under the age of 18
Only passengers who do not have a motorcycle license
No one

24 . In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.
Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.
Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

25 . If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.
Release the brake and only engage the front brake.
Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.
Release the brake and coast to a stop.