1 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.
Shift up through the gears.
Shift into neutral.
Never change gears.

2 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
Follow other vehicles closely.
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.

3 . Mirror checks should be done:

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

4 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.
Stay on the outside of the lane.
Change your path as needed.
Use the shoulder.

5 . 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.

6 . When you are being passed from behind, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in any portion of the lane.

7 . When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane.
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
As close to the car as possible.

8 . This sign means:

All traffic must turn.
Turn right at the intersection.
Parking area ahead.
Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.

9 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should stay in:

The left side of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
The center portion of the lane.
Whichever portion of the lane you want.

10 . Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

11 . In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.
Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.
Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

12 . 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.

13 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as
No different from
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14 . Your knees should be:

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

15 . The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.
Read books on motorcycle safety.
Ask others about how to ride more safely.
Watch training videos.

16 . An experienced rider:

Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.

17 . If you are passing a row of cars parked to your right, you should not ride in the right portion of your lane for all of the following reasons, except:

Drivers may get out of a vehicle unexpectedly.
Car doors may open into your lane.
Pedestrians may step out from between cars.
Other motorists may think you’re trying to park.

18 . Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:

The owner’s manual.
A book about motorcycles.
A former owner.
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.

19 . When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

20 . This sign means:

Trucks only.
Trucks are entering the highway.
Upcoming hill.
Trucks have the right-of-way.

21 . As you accelerate, you should:

Shift up to a higher gear.
Shift down to a lower gear.
Remain in your first gear.
Remain in a neutral gear.

22 . If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
Release the rear brake and down shift.

23 . To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

Fasten securely.
Prevent air from passing through.
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
Restrict your vision to the sides.

24 . If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
Apply only the rear brake.
Apply only the front brake.

25 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:

In the front of the group.
Right behind the leader.
At the back of the group.
Wherever they are most comfortable.