1 . When braking, you should:

Always use both brakes.
Only use the front brake.
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
Only use the rear brake.

2 . When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.

3 . Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

4 . A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.
Take more than an hour.
Be complicated to perform.
Not be done before every ride.

5 . This road sign means:

Your current roadway ends ahead.
You must bear either right or left.
A four-way intersection is ahead.
A road joins from the right.

6 . On a motorcycle, a horn:

Is useless.
Usually cannot be heard by others.
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
Should not be used.

7 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
Mud on pavement
Dry pavement

8 . When changing lanes on a road with several lanes, you should:

Check only the lane next to you for traffic.
Check the lane next to you and the next lane over for traffic.
Rely only on your mirrors.
Not worry about signaling.

9 . If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged.
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

10 . 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.

11 . When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride on the shoulder.

12 . Where is the throttle usually located?

Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest
On the left handle grip
On the right handle grip

13 . 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.
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14 . You should ride with your headlight on:

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

15 . When applying the front brake, you should:

Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
Stomp on the brake lever.

16 . When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?

The left
The center
The right
It doesn’t matter.

17 . When choosing a lane position, you should consider:

Whether or not other drivers will see you.
How many cars are on the road ahead.
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.

18 . 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.

19 . 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.

20 . When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.
Ride faster than you usually would.
Avoid using your high beam headlight.

21 . Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip
Near the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

22 . Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
Are too small to have blind spots.

23 . If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
Not get involved.
Take their keys.

24 . 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.

25 . In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.06 percent
0.08 percent