1 . Making eye contact with another driver:

Indicates that the driver sees you.
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
May make the driver mad.

2 . The sign with this shape and color is a _____________ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

3 . 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.

4 . The first thing you should do if your throttle becomes stuck is:

Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Twist the throttle back and forth.
Jump off the motorcycle.
Weave back and forth in your lane.

5 . Before every ride, you should:

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

6 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds
Three seconds

7 . Making eye contact with other drivers:

Is the best way to know that they see you.
Is not worth the effort it takes.
Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.
Guarantees that they will yield to you.

8 . You should ride with your headlight on:

Only at night.
Only at night and in the rain.
At all times.
Under no circumstances.

9 . 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.

10 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane.
They may leave the road.
They may brake too hard and skid.
All of the above.

11 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Should hold the chain in place.
Can continue safely riding.
Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

12 . Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.
Acceleration.
Upshifting.
Coasting.

13 . 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.
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14 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

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

15 . When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.
Have been traveling for hours before the crash.
Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.
Are on a trip of more than 30 miles.

16 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Ten seconds.

17 . Motorcycles must be equipped with all of the following, except:

A brake light.
A rear reflector.
Front and rear brakes.
Three headlights.

18 . This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.
No left turn.
No U-turn.
Truck route to the left.

19 . When following a vehicle under normal conditions, you should maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

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

20 . This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

21 . This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

22 . Hearing protection is:

Not needed if you wear a helmet.
Needed in addition to a helmet.
Only needed on windy days.
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.

23 . If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.
Apply the brakes.
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
Not try to twist the throttle.

24 . What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

25 . Your lane position should help you:

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
Keep others from passing you.
Travel to your destination as quickly as possible.
Linger in the blind spots of other drivers.