1 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

2 . To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

3 . 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.

4 . If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

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

5 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Watch for drunk drivers.
Dangerous curve ahead.
Bump in the road ahead.

6 . Your knees should be:

Against the handlebars.
Against the gas tank.
Straightened and wide.
Wherever you prefer.

7 . As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as possible.
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

8 . It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside.
Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit.
Weave between all three lane positions while taking a curve.
Start on the inside of the curve and stay there until you exit.

9 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear long pants.
Wear shorts if it is warm outside.
Wear loose-fitting clothing.
Wear sandals.

10 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing down before swinging their arm downward, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

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 . This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.
The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.
You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
None of the above.

13 . When riding a motorcycle:

Boots have little purpose.
Boots are more of a fashion statement than anything else.
Boots that go past the ankle can provide protection in a crash.
Boots should have high heels.

14 . When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
Speed up.
Swerve quickly.
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

15 . Where is the horn button usually located?

By the left handgrip
By the right handgrip
By the left footrest
By the right footrest

16 . If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

17 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

18 . 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.

19 . The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?

Two
Three
Four
Five

20 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent
0.15 percent

21 . Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

Leather
Wool
Polyester
Silk
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22 . For passengers, a helmet:

Is never required.
Is required for those under the age of 18.
Is required, but only if the operator has not had their license at least two years.
Is always required.

23 . If the road is wet, you should avoid:

The left portion of a lane.
The center portion of the lane.
The right portion of the lane.
All areas of the lane.

24 . The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
Should be the only brake you use.

25 . This sign means:

No left turn.
No stopping.
No U-turn.
Detour ahead.

26 . Penalties for riding while impaired may include:

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

27 . To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
Ride with your headlight on.
Reduce your space cushion.
Ride in a weaving pattern.

28 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Sit farther forward than you usually do.
Sit farther back than you usually do.
Sit anywhere.
Sit in your usual comfortable position.

29 . When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Make sure the mirrors are clean.
Make sure the horn works.
Close the fuel supply valve.
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.

30 . When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:

Pairs.
A staggered formation.
A single-file line.
A pyramid formation.

31 . 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.

32 . Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

33 . This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

34 . This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
The road ahead curves to the left.
Construction ahead.

35 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

36 . A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

37 . Head checks should be done:

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

38 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid sudden moves.
Use both brakes.
Brake quickly.

39 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

40 . When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, there is a tendency for:

The rear outside wheel to leave the pavement.
The rear inside wheel to leave the pavement.
The front wheel to leave the pavement.
All wheels to leave the pavement.