1 . In general, when parked on the road, a motorcycle should be:

Parked with both the front and rear wheels touching the curb.
Angled with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.
Parallel to the curb.

2 . 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.

3 . A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell.
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
A chinstrap retention system.
Bright colors painted on the outside.

4 . Usually a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
Ignore the tailgater.
Call the police.
Speed up until there is distance between your motorcycle and the tailgater.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

6 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

7 . When riding in a staggered formation, the third rider in the group should ride _______ behind the leader.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

8 . Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

Wear darkly-colored clothing.
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
Not ride during the day.
Look for safer routes.

9 . 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.

10 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system.
Clean and adjust your mirrors.
Clean your wheels.
Fill the gas tank.

11 . When riding, you should:

Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.

12 . What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain
Loosening the chain
Using the throttle more
Applying the rear brake

13 . Where is the horn button usually located?

By the left handgrip
By the right handgrip
By the left footrest
By the right footrest
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14 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.
Make sure you can see your helmet in your mirrors.

15 . The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.
By using only the front brake.
By allowing the front tire to lock up.
By using both the front and rear brakes.

16 . Under ideal conditions, maintain a minimum _______ following distance.

One-second
Two-second
Three-second
Four-second

17 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

18 . 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.

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

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

Leather
Wool
Polyester
Silk

21 . 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.

22 . 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.

23 . As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

24 . A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Ignore them.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

25 . Approved helmets:

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
Are dangerous to wear.
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.