1 . The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

2 . If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

3 . If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.

4 . Riding at night:

Is discouraged.
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
Should only be done in the city.

5 . This sign means:

No right turn.
Keep right.
No U-turn.
Left lane must turn left.

6 . Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket
Boots that go above the ankle
Hearing protection
Pants made of a soft material

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

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

8 . The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

9 . To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material.
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
Cover the ankle and provide support.
Have tall heels.

10 . When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
Assume the driver sees you.
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

11 . 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.

12 . When a lead rider is extending their left arm and pointing downward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.
Slow down.

13 . It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

14 . When operating a motorcycle:

You do not need to carry your license with you.
You must carry your license with you.
Your license must be affixed to your helmet.
Your license must be affixed to your right arm.

15 . If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

16 . An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Looks good.
Does not have a chin strap.
Protects the wearer's hearing.

17 . 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.

18 . Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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

19 . Penalties for riding while impaired may include:

License suspension.
Fines.
Community service.
All of the above.

20 . When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

21 . If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.
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22 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
Ride as you would without a passenger.
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.

23 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.
On the inside of the curve.
Near the edge of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.

24 . This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Bicycle store.
Soft shoulders.

25 . To be legal, a motorcycle must include all of the following, except:

A rearview mirror.
A muffler.
At least one brake.
A flag.

26 . The front brake is:

Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
Best when used by itself.
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
To be used with the rear brake.

27 . This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

28 . At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.
Be ready to help children crossing the street.

29 . Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
Avoid surface hazards.
Prevent access to an escape route.

30 . 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.

31 . While braking a motorcycle with a sidecar, you may need to:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.
Steer sharply in the direction of the sidecar.

32 . When changing lanes on a road with several lanes, you should:

Check only the lane next to you for traffic.
Check the lane next to you and the next lane over for traffic.
Rely only on your mirrors.
Not worry about signaling.

33 . When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride on the shoulder.

34 . This sign means:

Lane ends.
No right turn.
Slippery when wet.
Two-way traffic.

35 . If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

36 . The front brake:

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
Is safe to use, if used properly.

37 . When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Not weave between the cars.

38 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

39 . A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

You may not find a parking spot.
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
The road may be uneven.

40 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, a rider should:

Be aware of the vehicle's tip-over lines.
Place weight outside of the tip-over lines.
Ride on two wheels whenever possible.
Ride on one wheel whenever possible.