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

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

3 . When riding behind a car, you should:

Find a lane position that allows the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
Ride in the right side of the lane to be visible to other motorists.
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Alternate between the left and center lane positions so you attract the attention of other motorists.

4 . If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.
Use the brakes gradually.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Downshift.

5 . If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.
Allow them to pass.
Prevent them from passing.
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.

6 . If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
Travel in a zigzag motion.
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.

7 . Head checks should be done:

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

8 . Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement
Dry pavement
Lane markings
Snow

9 . Your knees should be:

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

10 . When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.

11 . Passengers should:

Lean as the operator leans.
Hold onto their seat.
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
Never hold onto the operator.

12 . To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride under the speed limit.
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
Ride without using your headlight.
Not lean when making a turn.

13 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.
Tight and rough.
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14 . When riding, you should:

Focus only on the road directly in front of you.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn only your head and eyes to look through turns.

15 . This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Pedestrians must not cross here.
Be alert for construction workers on the road.

16 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ______ is considered to be legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.12 percent

17 . Consequences for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) may include:

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

18 . This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.
Double curve.
Winding road.
Pavement ends.

19 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second
Three-second
Two-second
One-second

20 . When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
Speed up before downshifting safely.
Swerve to the left.
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.

21 . When a lead rider is bending their left arm at the elbow, pointing upward, and swinging their arm toward their helmet, it means:

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

22 . When a lead rider's right leg is extended, it means:

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

23 . 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.

24 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Ride faster than usual.
Rider more slowly than usual.
Start slowing later than usual.
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.

25 . Reflective clothing should:

Be worn at night.
Not be worn during the day
Never be worn.
Not be worn at night.