1 . When stopping:

The rear brake should be applied first.
The front brake should be applied first.
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.

2 . Regulatory signs are usually _____ and should always be obeyed.

Blue
White
Red
Green

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

4 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.
Tight and rough.

5 . Mirror checks should be done:

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

6 . Guide signs are _____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to motorists.

Yellow
Red
Green
White

7 . As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.
Wearing bright clothing.
Following other vehicles closely.
Not using turn signals.

8 . When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.
Infrequently.
Only when riding in the city.
Every time.

9 . How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Swerve from side to side in your lane.

10 . Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Hospitals.
Upcoming railroad crossings.

11 . This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop.
Fines double in a work zone.
Stop ahead.

12 . Where should you never make a U-turn?

At the crest of a hill
Where you cannot see 500 feet in both directions
Near a curve
All of the above

13 . When riding, the best sitting position:

Requires your arms be used to hold you up.
Allows you to easily reach the controls.
Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.
Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.
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14 . When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, riders:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should come to a complete stop.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

15 . 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.

16 . This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.
No left turn.

17 . Reflective clothing should:

Be worn at night.
Not be worn during the day
Never be worn.
Not be worn at night.

18 . On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement
Gravel
Snow
Leaves

19 . As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

20 . 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.

21 . This sign means:

You must turn left or right.
You are approaching a T intersection.
The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

22 . When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:

Move to the left portion of the lane.
Move to the right portion of the lane.
Stay in the central portion of the lane.
Weave in and out of all three portions of the lane.

23 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

24 . When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Staggered
Single-file
Paired up
Riding three across a lane

25 . Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in school zones is:

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