1 . An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.
Stop sign.
Hospital sign.
Railroad warning sign.

2 . A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.
Turn in that direction without stopping.

3 . Pentagonal signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

4 . Where is the throttle usually located?

Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest
On the left handle grip
On the right handle grip

5 . When riding a motorcycle in the city, your attention should be:

Focused at least one half block ahead of you.
Focused about 10 feet ahead of you.
Focused behind you.
Less focused than when on a highway.

6 . When may you legally ride around or under a lowered railroad crossing gate?

When you can see clearly in both directions.
Never.
When the warning lights are not flashing.
When you do not see a train coming.

7 . A motorcycle passenger should:

Wear the same protective gear that is recommended to operators.
Share a footrest with the operator.
Not hold onto the operator.
Force the operator to sit closer to the front of the bike than they normally would.

8 . What should a rider do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

If the intersection is clear, the rider does not need to stop.
Ride quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.
Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
Turn around and find another path to their destination.

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

Pairs.
Single-file.
Staggered.
Passing.

10 . How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

Never
Occasionally
Frequently
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead

11 . When approaching a steady red traffic light, riders should:

Ride through the intersection if there is no cross traffic.
Continue riding, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
Come to a complete stop.

12 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

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

13 . When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

It increases your line of sight.
It decreases your line of sight.
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
It allows the other driver to speed up.
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14 . You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

Air pressure.
Tread.
General wear.
Flexibility.

15 . This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.
You are approaching a hill.

16 . When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, riders:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians already in the intersection.
May ride straight through the intersection.

17 . You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street.
At all times.
Only if a crossing guard is present.
Only if directed to do so by a police officer.

18 . To reduce the chance of collision, a motorcycle rider should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.
Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.
Consistently look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.
Ignore other road users.

19 . 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.

20 . Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

One
Two
Three
Four

21 . This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.
U-turns are permitted.
Winding road ahead.
Sharp left turn ahead.

22 . A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates that:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and operators are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and operators are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and operators are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and operators are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

23 . 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.

24 . When traveling on wet pavement, a motorcycle rider:

Should travel in the center portion of the lane.
Should follow in the wheel tracks of vehicles ahead.
Should speed up.
Should only use the front brake when stopping.

25 . This sign means:

Stop.
No U-turn.
Yield.
Do not enter.