1 . 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.

2 . The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.
Read books on motorcycle safety.
Ask others about how to ride more safely.
Watch training videos.

3 . Under normal conditions, maintaining a minimum following distance of _____ is recommended.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

5 . If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
Sit as far back as possible.
Never hold onto you.

6 . Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.
The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking.
The brake controls do not work in turns.

7 . You must report a traffic crash to the police:

If the crash involves two or more vehicles.
If the crash involves an animal, such as a deer.
If the crash results in damage of at least $1,000.
If the crash happens on a highway.

8 . When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
Signal and use your mirrors.
Turn your head and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

9 . Your street-legal motorcycle must have:

Turn signals.
A green light in front.
A radio.

10 . This sign means:

No right turn.
Keep right.
No U-turn.
Left lane must turn left.

11 . If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

12 . The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute
Safe, Energy, End
Still, Early, Edge
Safe, Extra, Enter

13 . A person who is above the legal drinking age with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent
0.12 percent
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14 . When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

By proceeding straight within your lane.
At a 45-degree angle.
At a 90-degree angle.
At a fast speed.

15 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead.
Be ready to act to avoid a hazard.
Turn your headlight off during the day.

16 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.
Shift up through the gears.
Shift into neutral.
Never change gears.

17 . 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.

18 . While braking a motorcycle with a sidecar, you may need to:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.
Steer sharply in the direction of the sidecar.

19 . To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

Free of scratches.
Resistant to penetration.
Able to fasten securely.
Airtight.

20 . 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.

21 . Who is required to wear a motorcycle helmet in the state of North Dakota?

Any operator under the age of 18
Any passenger under the age of 18
Any passenger riding with an operator who is under the age of 18
All of the above

22 . When riding three-wheeled motorcycles in a group, you should travel in:

A staggered formation.
Pairs.
The left portion of the lane.
A single-file formation.

23 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

24 . 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.

25 . You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.
If traffic is light.
If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.