1 . To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

Fasten securely.
Prevent air from passing through.
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
Restrict your vision to the sides.

2 . When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
Has survived a previous crash.
Provides hearing protection.

3 . Riding under the influence of any medication which impairs your riding is permitted:

At all times.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If the medication is prescribed by a physician.
Under no circumstances.

4 . When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.

5 . This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

6 . This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.
Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.
Do not enter.
Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

7 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Tow-away zone.
Steep downgrade.
Roadwork ahead.

8 . To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

9 . Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

Slow to a safe speed before turning.
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
Avoid looking at other vehicles.

10 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Twice a month.

11 . As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

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

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
Avoid surface hazards.
Prevent access to an escape route.

13 . To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

14 . Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather
Denim
Wool
Polyester

15 . When riding a motorcycle:

It is a good idea to drag your feet.
Your toes should be pointed downward.
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.

16 . Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.
Have only a rear brake.
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

17 . Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?

The brakes
The fasteners
The tires
The paint

18 . It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

At night.
During the day.
At dusk.
All of the above.

19 . Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.
Be worn only during the day.
Be worn only at night.
Be worn day and night.

20 . Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

The air pressure in the tires.
Fluid levels.
The turn signals.
Damage to the paint.

21 . 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.

22 . If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:

Continue riding normally.
Pull over and check the tires.
Pull over to check the chain.
Pull over to check the windshield.

23 . Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

A close group takes up minimal space.
A close group is usually easier to see than a group that is spread out.
A close group is less likely to get separated than a group that is spread out.
A close group can ride in pairs.

24 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
No left turn.
No right turn.
No turning.

25 . Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

Red
Black
Silver
Blue

26 . Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Provide you with an escape route.
Welcome other drivers into your lane.
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27 . If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Choose to either brake or swerve.
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.

28 . Lane sharing is:

Encouraged.
Dangerous.
Allowed in heavy traffic to maximize lane space.
Allowed if there is adequate lane space for both vehicles.

29 . At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Always stop before entering the intersection.
Yield just to the traffic on the right.
Yield just to the traffic on the left.
Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

30 . To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Be visible.
Communicate your intentions.
Be prepared to react to hazards.
Hope another driver sees you.

31 . 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.

32 . 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 through turns.

33 . Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using only the rear brake.
Using only the front brake.
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.

34 . When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.

35 . When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
Use both lanes if possible.

36 . If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

Should be tucked in.
Should hang loose.
Should be taken off of the footwear.
Should be glued together.

37 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
Two-way left turn.
Minimum speed limit.
No parking.

38 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

39 . Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

40 . When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

It increases your line of sight.
It decreases your line of sight.
It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.
It allows the other driver to speed up.

41 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

42 . Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.
Farther away.
Faster.
Narrower.

43 . How is the accelerator controlled?

With the right hand
With the left hand
With the right foot
With the left foot

44 . Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
You may block the driver's view.
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.

45 . When riding in rain or fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.
Use your low beam headlight.
Not use your headlight.
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.

46 . This sign means:

Curve ahead.
Roadwork ahead.
Merging traffic.
No left turn.

47 . This sign is used to warn drivers:

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
That the road curves ahead.
About upcoming intersections.
About road construction.

48 . 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.

49 . This sign means:

Divided highway ends.
One-way traffic ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep to the right.

50 . You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.