1 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds
Three seconds

2 . Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.
A taillight test.
A headlight test.
A paint check.

3 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ends.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

4 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Sit farther forward than you usually do.
Sit farther back than you usually do.
Sit in your usual comfortable position.
Sit anywhere.

5 . Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
Other drivers are often confused.
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.

6 . This sign means:

No left turn.
No stopping.
No U-turn.
Detour ahead.

7 . Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

Goggles
A face shield
A windshield
Eyeglasses

8 . The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.
Your right foot.
Your left hand.
Your left foot.

9 . When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.
There is more traction available for stopping.
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
Stopping should never be attempted.

10 . When you are being passed, 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.
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.

11 . What does alcohol do to your riding skills and judgement?

It harms both riding skills and judgement.
It helps riding skills but harms your judgement.
It has no effect on either riding skills or judgement.
It has no effect on judgement but it harms riding skills.

12 . How fast you ride should depend on all of the following factors, except:

Traffic conditions.
Road conditions.
Weather conditions.
Your schedule.

13 . 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.
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14 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

15 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time.
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
Pass in pairs.
Pass at one time as a group.

16 . 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.

17 . Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure
Improper loading
Unsuitable accessories
Uneven road

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

Be visible to other drivers.
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
Ride on the shoulder.

19 . 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.

20 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

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

21 . The front brake is:

Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
Best when used by itself.
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
To be used with the rear brake.

22 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The brake light.
The fluid levels.
The suspension.

23 . Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:

Comfort.
Protection in a collision.
Protection from the cold.
Discomfort.

24 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.
Feel relaxed and free.

25 . A helmet should not:

Meet U.S. DOT standards.
Fit snugly.
Be without obvious defects.
Have been previously worn in an accident.