1 . 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.

2 . Your motorcycle’s brake light is:

More noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less noticeable than a car’s brake lights.
Less important than a car’s brake lights.
More easily seen than a car’s brake lights.

3 . The front brake:

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
Is safe to use, if used properly.

4 . This sign means:

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

5 . 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.

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

Passing another vehicle.
You will be slowing down suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals do not work.

7 . Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

One
Two
Three
Four

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

Leather.
Wool.
Polyester.
Silk.

9 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.
Tight and rough.

10 . In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.
Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.
Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

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

In the front of the group.
Just behind the leader.
Close to the back of the group.
At the tail end of the group.

12 . 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.

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

Increase your speed.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.
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14 . 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.

15 . More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night.
Are caused by bald tires.
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
Involve inexperienced riders.

16 . If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Not be concerned about your placement.
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

17 . Lane sharing is usually:

Encouraged.
Prohibited.
Acceptable when the road is congested.
Required in heavy traffic.

18 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

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

19 . It may be unsafe to ride alongside a vehicle in the lane next to you because:

The driver next to you may not be able to see you.
The vehicle will block your path of escape if a hazard should appear in your lane.
The driver may begin merging into your lane.
All of the above.

20 . Mirror checks should be done:

Frequently as a part of your normal routine.
Only when turning.
Only when changing lanes.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

21 . Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
Are too small to have blind spots.

22 . 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.

23 . It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside.
Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit.
Weave between all three lane positions while taking a curve.
Start on the inside of the curve and stay there until you exit.

24 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second
Three-second
Two-second
One-second

25 . Most crashes happen:

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