1 . To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Be made of a soft material.
Be made of a heavy material.
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

2 . A leather jacket:

Can make a rider look cool.
Is usually too warm to wear when riding.
Provides protection in a crash.
Should not be worn when riding.

3 . A child passenger:

Should be placed in front of the operator.
Should be placed behind the operator.
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.

4 . Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
Are only recommended in bad weather.

5 . This road sign means:

Sharp right turn.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.
Winding road ahead.

6 . When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
Assume the driver sees you.
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

7 . In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

Traffic is light.
Traffic is heavy.
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
There is pleasant and clear weather.

8 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right.
All of the above.

9 . 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.

10 . This sign means:

Stop.
No U-turn.
Yield.
Do not enter.

11 . 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.

12 . To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day.
Wear dark clothes.
Keep your headlight on at all times.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

13 . A DOT-approved helmet:

Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
Is usually uncomfortable.
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.

14 . Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.

15 . If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your skills will not be affected.
Side effects may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

16 . What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters
Black with white letters
Red with white letters
Green with white letters

17 . 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.

18 . Riding alongside a car:

Is encouraged.
Can place you in a blind spot.
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.

19 . An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.

20 . What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.
Reduce their speed.
Make sudden moves.
Ride on the shoulder.

21 . Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly.
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
Use their high beam whenever possible.
Tailgate other vehicles.

22 . Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
Not allowed on highways.
Less distracting than riding during the day.

23 . This sign means:

A divided highway ends.
A one-way street begins.
A one-way street ends.
A divided highway begins.

24 . More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night.
Are caused by bald tires.
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
Involve inexperienced riders.

25 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Two-way left turn.
Two-way traffic.
Minimum speed limit.

26 . Riding at night:

Is discouraged.
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
Should only be done in the city.
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27 . This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
Do not drive in this lane.
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

28 . Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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

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

A gravel road
A patch of leaves
An ice patch
Dry concrete

30 . To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Apply the front brake.
Apply the rear brake.

31 . Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is recommended.
Can cause hearing loss.
Is not harmful.
Is less damaging than listening to music.

32 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
Ride offensively.

33 . When riding, you should:

Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.

34 . This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.
Lane change.

35 . A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

A single-file formation.
A staggered formation.
Pairs.
A pyramid formation.

36 . Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

37 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion.
Brake later than usual.
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
Ride a little faster than usual.

38 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Is less effective than goggles.

39 . If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:

Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
Apply both brakes.
Not use either brake.

40 . When should the front brake be used?

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

41 . When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

42 . This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.
U-turns are permitted.
Winding road ahead.
Sharp left turn ahead.

43 . This sign means:

Winding road.
No parking.
Right lane closed.
Multiple turns.

44 . To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.
Rely only on the rear brake.
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

45 . This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.
Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
Hotel ahead and to the right.
Hospital ahead and to the right.

46 . As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

47 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

48 . 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.

49 . The faster you drink:

The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.
The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.
The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.
The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.

50 . As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as possible.
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.