1 . How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers
By riding in the center portion of the lane
By riding in the left portion of the lane
By riding in a zigzag pattern

2 . When applying the front brake, you should:

Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
Stomp on the brake lever.

3 . Downward-facing triangular signs:

Tell riders to yield.
Indicate school zones.
Indicate construction zones.
Indicate railroad crossings.

4 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

5 . When you are stopped, you:

Should remain in first gear.
Should remain in neutral.
Should remain in fifth gear.
Can remain in any gear.

6 . If you are riding in an unfamiliar area, your following distance should be at least:

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

7 . Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.

8 . Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway outside of thickly settled areas and business districts is

10 mph.
20 mph.
30 mph.
50 mph.

9 . If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
Check the controls and shift pattern.
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
Assume you know where all the controls are located.

10 . A single broken yellow 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.

11 . Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

12 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second
Four-second
Three-second
Two-second

13 . Making eye contact with another driver:

Indicates that the driver sees you.
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
May make the driver mad.
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14 . 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.

15 . Massachusetts law requires motorcycle riders to use headlights:

One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise.
Whenever they want to.
When it seems dark enough to use them.
Only when traveling near other motorists.

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

Goggles
Windshield
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses

17 . To swerve correctly:

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

18 . You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

19 . When may a motorcyclist pass between two cars traveling in the same direction?

When traffic is moving slowly.
When there is an unobstructed lane between the two cars.
When traffic is stopped.
When one of the cars stalls.

20 . When approaching a steady green traffic light, riders should:

Continue riding, unless there are vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians already in the intersection.
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
Treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

21 . Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

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

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

Dry pavement
Painted lane markings
Manhole covers
Metal plates

23 . This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.
No traffic is allowed in this lane.
You have the right-of-way.
You must merge into this lane.

24 . An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

The vehicle has the right-of-way.
Shoulder work ahead.
The vehicle is broken.
Slow-moving vehicle.

25 . When riding during the day, you should:

Use your low beam headlight.
Use your high beam headlight.
Use your dimmest headlight.
Not use either your low beam or high beam headlight.