1 . On a first Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offense, your license will be suspended for:

Six months.
One month.
20 days.
One week.

2 . The center portion of a lane:

Is always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.
Often contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.
Often contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.
Is the smoothest part of the lane.

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

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

4 . Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

5 . When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
Stay well behind the vehicle.
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.

6 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free.
Wash your helmet.
Adjust the mirror to see the edge of your helmet.
Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

7 . The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
Most accidents happen.
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.

8 . 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.

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

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

10 . Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.

11 . When riding a motorcycle, consistently scan the road:

Two seconds ahead of your vehicle.
Four seconds ahead of your vehicle.
Six seconds ahead of your vehicle.
As far ahead as possible.
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12 . If you began a curve on the outside and no traffic is present when you are exiting the curve, you should move:

Toward the center of the curve.
Toward the inside of the curve.
Toward the outside of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.

13 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
Five seconds.

14 . Snow and ice melt:

Only when directly hit by sunshine.
At the same rate on all road surfaces.
Most quickly on overpasses and bridges.
Faster on some sections of the road than on others.

15 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Maximize their headlight usage.
All of the above.

16 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) operates:

When maximum pressure is applied to only the front brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to only the rear brake.
When pressure is released from both the front and rear brakes.
When maximum pressure is applied to both the front and rear brakes.

17 . When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

18 . When riding a motorcycle, you should wear:

Boots that cover your ankle and are made of a hard, durable material.
Sandals if it is warm outside.
Darkly-colored clothing.
Boots made of a soft, comfortable material.

19 . How far in advance of a turn should you activate your turn signal?

10 feet
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet

20 . Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
Not allowed on highways.
Less distracting than riding during the day.