1 . To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

2 . The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

3 . When selecting footwear, you should choose:

Shoes with long heels.
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
Shoes that cover your ankles.
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.

4 . If the roadway is slippery, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Ride on the shoulder.
Ride with your lights flashing.

5 . This road sign means:

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

6 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

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

7 . If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
Sit as far back as possible.
Never hold onto you.

8 . Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

9 . To swerve, you should:

Turn the handlebars quickly.
Shift your weight quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

10 . What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

11 . Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

12 . From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

13 . Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement
A driveway
Dry pavement
A parking lot

14 . You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:

Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
Search for hazards in your path.
Hope the other drivers see you.

15 . When selecting boots or shoes for riding, you should:

Choose footwear made of soft material.
Choose footwear that is short, below the ankle.
Choose footwear with tall heels.
Choose footwear made of sturdy material.

16 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Sit farther forward than you usually do.
Sit farther back than you usually do.
Sit anywhere.
Sit in your usual comfortable position.

17 . When entering a curve while traveling in a group, riders should be:

In a staggered formation.
In a single-file line.
Paired up.
In rows of three across the lane.

18 . When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.
Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.
Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.
Pass in a staggered formation.

19 . 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

20 . A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

21 . What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

22 . If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Gradually brake.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Downshift.

23 . Intersections are usually:

Safe since there is so much traffic there.
A dangerous spot for riders.
Difficult to figure out.
Safer than the open road.

24 . 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.

25 . When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
Speed up.
Swerve quickly.
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

26 . You should increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.
The pavement is wet.
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
The sun is out.
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27 . If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

28 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Two-way left turn.
Two-way traffic.
Minimum speed limit.

29 . When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.
Single-file.
Staggered.
Passing.

30 . A rider's lane position should:

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

31 . If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:

Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.
There is usually no effect on the body.
There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.
There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.

32 . Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
Apply brakes automatically.
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.

33 . This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.
The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.
You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
None of the above.

34 . Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

Orange
Black
Brown
Deep blue

35 . This sign means:

Yield.
Crossroad ahead.
Keep right.
Yield ahead.

36 . 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.

37 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
Wear shorts in warm weather.
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

38 . Goggles will:

Protect only your eyes.
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
Provide protection for your entire face.

39 . This road sign means:

One-way road.
No right turn.
Exit.
Sharp right turn in the road ahead.

40 . How fast you ride should depend on all of the following factors, except:

Traffic conditions.
Road conditions.
Weather conditions.
Your schedule.

41 . A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
Ride with the headlight turned on.
Wave at other drivers.
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

42 . This sign means:

Steep downgrade.
Crossroad ahead.
No right turn.
Narrow bridge.

43 . 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.

44 . Where should a load be placed?

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

45 . This sign means:

Two-way traffic.
Lane shifting.
Low clearance.
Added lane.

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

47 . When riding behind another vehicle under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

48 . This sign means:

Merging traffic.
Multiple turns.
Lane shifting.
Do not block intersection.

49 . 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.

50 . A person who is age 21 or older is considered legally intoxicated with a minimum breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) of:

0.01 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.04 percent.
0.08 percent.