1 . Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather
Denim
Wool
Polyester

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

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

3 . More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night.
Are caused by bald tires.
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
Involve inexperienced riders.

4 . When turning left, you should:

Press the right handgrip.
Press the left handgrip.
Press both handgrips at the same time.
Not press either handgrip.

5 . How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

One
Three to four
Six
More than eight

6 . Use special care to use your mirrors in all of the following situations, except:

Before you slow down.
Before you change lanes.
When you are stopped.
After you get off the motorcycle.

7 . To be effective, an eye or face shield should:

Be easily broken.
Restrict your view to both sides.
Be tight to your face, not allowing eyeglasses to fit underneath.
Fasten securely.

8 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

9 . 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.

10 . Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One
Two
Three
Four

11 . This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.
Stop sign.

12 . If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Choose to either brake or swerve.
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.

13 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index and middle fingers pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

14 . 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 effectively as goggles.

15 . To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

Free of scratches.
Resistant to penetration.
Able to fasten securely.
Airtight.

16 . To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Be made of a soft material.
Be made of a heavy material.
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

17 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

18 . To steer a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Point the front wheel in the direction you want to travel.
Lean in the direction you want to travel.
Lean away from the direction you want to travel.
Point the back wheels in the direction you want to travel.

19 . During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.
Headlight and taillight.
Turn signals.
Reflectors.

20 . When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
Use only your mirrors.
Only move your eyes, not your head.

21 . Head checks should be done:

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

22 . When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

Begin slowing sooner than usual.
Begin slowing later than usual.
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.

23 . To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

Tire pressure.
Mirror positions.
Headlight position.
Brake light position.

24 . When braking, you should:

Always use both brakes.
Only use the front brake.
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
Only use the rear brake.

25 . Brightly-colored helmets:

May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
Can be distracting.
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
Are not permitted.

26 . This sign means:

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.
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27 . 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.

28 . When riding three-wheeled motorcycles in a group, you should travel in:

A staggered formation.
Pairs.
The left portion of the lane.
A single-file formation.

29 . When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

30 . When securing a load, you should place the load:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
On a sissy bar.
Only on one side of the motorcycle.

31 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Twice a month.

32 . Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires
The amount of cushion your seat has
The shine of your paint
The wind direction

33 . When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

Maintain a longer following distance.
Increase their speed.
Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.
Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

34 . More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Happen at night.
Are caused by worn tires.
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.

35 . Which of the following will best protect you while riding?

Sunglasses
Goggles
A windshield
A face shield

36 . This sign means:

Railroad crossing.
One-way traffic.
Limited parking.
Playground ahead.

37 . Impairment from alcohol:

Begins with the first drink.
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
Occurs at the legal limit.
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.

38 . When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
So your legs can absorb the shock.
So other drivers can see you better.
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.

39 . If you refuse to take an alcohol level test when requested by an officer:

There will be no negative consequences.
You cannot be convicted of an OUI.
You can still be convicted of an OUI.
You will be allowed to leave.

40 . The right clothing can protect you from all of the following, except:

Heat.
Debris.
Injury.
Other drivers.

41 . The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake first.
Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use both brakes simultaneously.

42 . If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Relax on the handgrips.
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
Use both brakes and stop quickly.

43 . 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

44 . Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

Goggles
Windshield
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses

45 . A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
Will usually correct itself.
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

46 . What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?

Ride while using your headlight.
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
Raise your arms.
Avoid using your brakes.

47 . Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

Fatigue.
Hypothermia.
Severe chills.
Hot flashes.

48 . It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

At night.
During the day.
At dusk.
All of the above.

49 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Should hold the chain in place.
Can continue safely riding.
Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

50 . Where is the horn usually located?

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