1 . The sign with this shape and color is a _____________ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

2 . If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
Apply only the rear brake.
Apply only the front brake.

3 . If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.
Release the front brake and not use the front brake.
Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

4 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

5 . This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.
Children are at play ahead.
There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

6 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Roll through the intersection.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

7 . If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

8 . 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.

9 . This sign means:

Low clearance.
Fines double in a work zone.
No left turn.
Do not block intersection.

10 . Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?

No, clothing is not really for protection.
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.

11 . When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
Speed up before downshifting safely.
Swerve to the left.
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.

12 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.
Headlight glare.
Noise.
Sunshine.

13 . When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
Not worry about other traffic.
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

14 . 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.

15 . 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.

16 . This sign means:

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.
Bumps in the road.

17 . Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

Darkly-colored clothes
Clothes made from synthetic materials
Reflective clothes
A leather jacket

18 . Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly
Farther away, faster
Closer, more slowly
Closer, faster

19 . When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Staggered
Single-file
Paired up
Riding three across a lane

20 . When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
Parking meters.
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

21 . During the day, you should:

Not ride with your headlight on.
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
Always ride with your headlight on.
Use your headlight if you think it helps.

22 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.
Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.
Not let them ask questions.
Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

23 . This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Winding road.
Pedestrian crossing.
Low ground railroad crossing.

24 . More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
Happen at night.
Are caused by worn tires.
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.

25 . When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

After starting the motorcycle
Before starting the motorcycle
During the ride
At a traffic signal

26 . If you are passing a row of cars parked to your right, you should not ride in the right portion of your lane for all of the following reasons, except:

Drivers may get out of a vehicle unexpectedly.
Car doors may open into your lane.
Pedestrians may step out from between cars.
Other motorists may think you’re trying to park.
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27 . A helmet should not:

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

28 . How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Swerve from side to side in your lane.

29 . When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:

The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.
The brakes cause some friction with the steering.
Each brake can hold the motorcycle.
Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.

30 . 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.

31 . This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Low ground railroad crossing.
Low clearance.

32 . This road sign means:

Slow down or stop.
Stop, if necessary.
You must come to a complete stop.
Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

33 . This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
An upcoming curve in the road.
Changes in traffic lanes.

34 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system.
Clean and adjust your mirrors.
Clean your wheels.
Fill the gas tank.

35 . The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

36 . You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

Always
Usually
Frequently
Seldom

37 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In the front of the group.
At the tail end of the group.
Beside the lead rider.

38 . The front brake is:

Safe, if used properly.
Safe, even if used improperly.
Only to be used if the rear brake fails.
Not to be used regularly.

39 . This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.
No traffic is allowed in this lane.
You have the right-of-way.
You must merge into this lane.

40 . ____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time
Coffee
Exercise
Fresh air

41 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

42 . Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

43 . What does this signal mean?

Rest stop
High beams on
Turn right
Hazard

44 . If used legally, operating while under the influence of marijuana is:

Legal.
Legal, but not recommended.
Dangerous.
Recommended.

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

Incorrect tire pressure
Improper loading
Unsuitable accessories
Uneven road

46 . When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.
Single-file.
Staggered.
Passing.

47 . Snow and ice melt:

Only when directly hit by sunshine.
At the same rate on all road surfaces.
Most quickly on overpasses and bridges.
Faster on some sections of the road than on others.

48 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.

49 . When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?

When slowing down or stopping suddenly
When stopped at an intersection
When changing lanes
All of the above.

50 . 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.