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

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

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

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

3 . When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

4 . What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

The left position
The center position
The right position
There is no single best lane position.

5 . To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Edge gradually across the tracks.
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
Wait for the tracks to end.

6 . From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

7 . When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

10 . All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
Riding without a headlight.
Maintaining a space cushion.

11 . When upshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Lift the shift lever firmly.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.

12 . What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?

Ride while using your headlight.
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
Raise your arms.
Avoid using your brakes.

13 . To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid the center of the lane if the road is wet.
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14 . A rider's lane position should:

Hide them from other drivers.
Change frequently to avoid monotony.
Protect them from the wind.
Allow them to surprise other drivers.

15 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index and middle fingers pointing straight up, it means:

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

16 . An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.

17 . In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

Wear an approved helmet.
Wear face or eye protection.
Wear protective clothing.
Have a windshield.

18 . Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
Apply brakes automatically.
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.

19 . Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.

20 . Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Help you avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
Provide an escape route.
Allow you to not be seen by others.
Set you up for turns.

21 . This sign means:

Traffic signal.
Fire station.
T intersection.
Left turn signal.

22 . 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.

23 . A motorcycle passenger should:

Lean as the operator leans.
Not use a footrest.
Sit as far back as possible.
Put their hands on their lap.

24 . Do all of the following when riding at night, except:

Use the headlights of the car ahead to help you see farther down the road.
Increase your following distance.
Use your high beam headlight where appropriate.
Increase your speed.

25 . 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.