1 . Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see.
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
Provide you with an escape route.

2 . To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both brakes.
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

3 . 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.

4 . When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

Maintain a longer following distance.
Increase their speed.
Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.
Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

5 . A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

You may not find a parking spot.
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
The road may be uneven.

6 . Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake
Using both brakes
Using the center lane
Maintaining or increasing your speed

7 . Who must wear a helmet when riding on New Mexico roads?

All passengers
All passengers under the age of 18
No rider is required to wear a helmet.
All riders

8 . A face shield should:

Allow a clear view to both sides.
Prevent air from passing through it.
Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.
Should not fasten too tightly.

9 . This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

10 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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

11 . If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.
Maintain your speed to improve traction.
Not worry about the road conditions.
Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

12 . Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

13 . 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.
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14 . 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.

15 . This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Flagger ahead.
Lane ends.
Turn right or go straight.

16 . Most crashes happen:

At speeds greater than 55 mph.
After several hours of riding.
On short trips.
On long trips.

17 . Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.
Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.
Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.
Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

18 . An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

You can pass danger more quickly.
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.

19 . 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.

20 . Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

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

21 . If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.
Slow down before contact.
Lean the motorcycle.
Stay seated on the motorcycle.

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

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

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

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

24 . Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather
Denim
Polyester
Wool

25 . 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