1 . Pentagonal signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

2 . 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

3 . What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?

Ride while using your headlight.
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
Raise your arms.
Avoid using your brakes.

4 . If your drive chain slips while you are riding, you should:

Continue riding normally.
Immediately pull off the road to fix the chain.
Remember to fix the chain on your next stop.
Ignore the chain.

5 . This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Intersection ahead.

6 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.
On the inside of the curve.
Near the edge of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.

7 . If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
Not get involved.
Take their keys.

8 . Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
When you want to look at the scenery.
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

9 . Before every ride, you should:

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

10 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Should hold the chain in place.
Can continue safely riding.
Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

11 . When passing another driver, you should:

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible.
Linger in their blind spot.
Decelerate in the passing lane.
Not worry about your own blind spot.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

13 . To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride slower than the speed limit.
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
Shift into neutral when slowing.
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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14 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds
Three seconds

15 . 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.

16 . You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
You start to lose control in a curve.
You are running out of gas on a busy street.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.

17 . The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

Has long, loose laces.
Has short heels.
Has tall heels.
Is always sneakers.

18 . When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:

Air pressure
General wear
General tread
Shininess

19 . 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.

20 . To control your motorcycle well, you should:

Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

21 . 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.

22 . Many over-the-counter drugs:

Increase the danger of riding.
Decrease the danger of riding.
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
Have the same effect on everyone.

23 . 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.

24 . 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.

25 . When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:

The left side of the lane.
The center of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
Either the right or center portions of the lane.