1 . This road sign means:

Hunting area.
State park.
Deer crossing.
Wildlife preserve.

2 . When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:

Do not need to use a turn signal.
Should still use a turn signal.
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.

3 . To make a quick stop on wet pavement, you should:

Use only the front brake.
Use only the rear brake.
Use both brakes.

4 . Goggles can:

Protect your eyes and your face.
Protect your face but not your eyes.
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
Not protect your face or eyes.

5 . During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.
Headlight and taillight.
Turn signals.
Reflectors.

6 . Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.
Riding conditions are normal.
The roadway is wet.
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

7 . This sign means:

Steep downgrade.
Crossroad ahead.
No right turn.
Narrow bridge.

8 . You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

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

9 . When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.
Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.
Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

10 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.

11 . Passengers should:

Lean as the operator leans.
Hold onto their seat.
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
Never hold onto the operator.

12 . When riding, 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 where you are going.

13 . When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
Only use the front brake.

14 . It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

15 . A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

16 . 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.

17 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only your rear brake.
Use only your front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.

18 . Brightly-colored helmets:

May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
Can be distracting.
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
Are not permitted.

19 . When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.
Stay close together to make the group easier to see.
Separate occasionally.
Ride in pairs.

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

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

21 . When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

22 . Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed
Body weight
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
How often alcohol is consumed

23 . Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

24 . For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.

25 . Which of the following is not a type of approved helmet?

Full-face
One-quarter
One-half
Three-quarter

26 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch
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27 . Experienced riders use a system known as SIPDE to make judgments while riding. What does "SIPDE" stand for?

Stop, Increase, Pass, Downshift, and Enter
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute
Side, Intercept, Plan, Demonstrate, and Exit
Slide, Impede, Position, Decode, and Extreme

28 . If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
Only use the rear brake.

29 . When riding in a group, motorcyclists:

Do not need space cushions.
Should increase their space cushions.
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
Should maintain adequate space cushions.

30 . How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

They make you drowsy.
They make you more alert.
They make you hungry.
They make you unable to concentrate.

31 . This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

32 . 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.

33 . When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

34 . If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Gradually brake.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Downshift.

35 . To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
Looks sturdy.
Is inexpensive.
Is in your favorite color.

36 . The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.
Drinking coffee.
Exercising.
Taking a cold shower.

37 . 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.

38 . When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Use your high beam.
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
Be visible.
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.

39 . When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

40 . If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
No, jackets get in the way of steering.

41 . To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use the rear brake only.
Use the front brake only.
Use both brakes at the same time.

42 . If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.

43 . Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
The brakes only work when both are applied.

44 . How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers
By riding in the center portion of the lane
By riding in the left portion of the lane
By riding in a zigzag pattern

45 . This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.
No trucks allowed.

46 . The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
Most accidents happen.
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.

47 . It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

You may be riding in its blind spot.
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

48 . Your knees should be:

Against the handlebars.
Against the gas tank.
Straightened and wide.
Wherever you prefer.

49 . 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.

50 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Maximize their headlight usage.
All of the above.