1 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

2 . Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

Using the rear brake only.
Using the front brake only.
Using both brakes.
Using the rear brake while downshifting.

3 . This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

4 . Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
So you can tailgate.
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

5 . Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
When you want to look at the scenery.
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

6 . The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:

No more than 15 minutes.
About an hour.
About two hours.
More than six hours.

7 . When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

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

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

9 . 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.

10 . To be legal, a motorcycle must be equipped with all of the following, except:

At least one headlight.
A brake light.
A windshield wiper.
A horn.

11 . To help other drivers see you, you should wear:

Darkly-colored clothes.
Brightly-colored clothes.
Lights.
A black jacket.

12 . When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both brakes.
Not use any brakes, but downshift.

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

14 . Braking in a turn is:

Easier than braking on a straightaway.
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
Done safely by using the front brake only.
Done safely by using the rear brake only.

15 . Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections
Highways
Parking lots
Residential areas

16 . If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.
Hold onto the seat.
Sit as far back on the seat as possible.
Never hold onto you.

17 . A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.
Take more than an hour.
Be complicated to perform.
Not be done before every ride.

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

Fluids.
Headlight and taillight.
Turn signals.
Reflectors.

19 . Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.
Riding conditions are normal.
The roadway is wet.
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

20 . If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
No, jackets get in the way of steering.

21 . If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.
Wave at the other driver.
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
Let the other driver worry about it.
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22 . Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement
A driveway
Dry pavement
A parking lot

23 . When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

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

Relax on the handle grips.
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.

25 . A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.

26 . When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.
Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.
Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

27 . Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.

28 . When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:

The left portion.
The center portion.
The right portion.
The left or right portions.

29 . Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

30 . Riding alongside a car:

Is encouraged.
Can place you in a blind spot.
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.

31 . To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

Stay in your lane.
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
Ride on the far left shoulder.

32 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of fuel.
A lack of oil.
A lack of coolant.
Improper tire inflation.

33 . This sign means:

Traffic signal.
Fire station.
T intersection.
Left turn signal.

34 . Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.
A taillight test.
A headlight test.
A paint check.

35 . To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Apply the front brake.
Apply the rear brake.

36 . What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder
Riding under the speed limit
Wearing a helmet
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

37 . If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:

In the left portion of the lane.
In the center portion of the lane.
In the right portion of the lane.
On the shoulder.

38 . You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your riding skills will not be affected.
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

39 . If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged.
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

40 . It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

You may be riding in its blind spot.
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.