1 . A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
Hold onto the seat.

2 . Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.
Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.
No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

3 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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

4 . A rider's boots or shoes should:

Be below their ankles.
Cover their ankles.
Be made of a soft, pliable material.

5 . You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

Always
Usually
Frequently
Seldom

6 . Part of your normal scanning routine while riding should include:

Constantly looking in the rearview mirror.
Frequent rearview mirror checks.
Not using the rearview mirror.

7 . When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

8 . Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer will result in:

License revocation for at least one year.
License revocation for six months.
License revocation for 20 days.
Only a fine.

9 . This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
The road curves ahead.
There are upcoming intersections.

10 . What type of footwear is the best for motorcycle riders?

Sneakers
Leather boots
Sandals

11 . Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

12 . Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

Seen by other motorists.
Faster than other vehicles.
On the side of the road.
In the left side of the lane.

13 . This is the shape and color of a __________ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield

14 . A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.
Allow them to get in front of you.
Make gestures at them.

15 . Verify that your headlight and taillight are in working order:

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

16 . This road sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
School crossing.
Jogging trail.

17 . This sign means:

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

18 . 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.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.

19 . To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride under the speed limit.
Cover the clutch and brakes.
Shift into neutral when slowing.
Accelerate before turning.

20 . Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.

21 . Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Invite other road users into your lane.
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22 . To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

23 . This sign means:

Divided highway ends.
One-way traffic ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep to the right.

24 . To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.
Wear dark clothing.
Signal only when you feel like it.
Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.

25 . The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.
Your right foot.
Your left hand.
Your left foot.

26 . If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

Keep going and hope to wake up.
Ride faster.
Ride on the shoulder.
Get off the road and rest.

27 . Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane

28 . The best lane position:

Is always the right portion of the lane.
Is always the center portion of the lane.
Is always the left portion of the lane.
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.

29 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, shift, look, and lurch.
Slow, look, press, and roll.
Press, lean, turn, and grip.
Shift, lean, tuck, and roll.

30 . 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.

31 . While riding, you should wear:

Hearing protection to prevent damage from long-term exposure to engine and wind noise.
A helmet to protect your hearing.
A baseball cap.

32 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing up before swinging their arm upward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.
Slow down.

33 . 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.

34 . Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
You are passing someone who is in the street.

35 . As you slow or stop, you should:

Shift up through the gears.
Shift down through the gears.
Take the bike out of gear.
Stay in the same gear.

36 . Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

37 . Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement
A driveway
Dry pavement
A parking lot

38 . You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.
When it is sunny outside.
When it is colder than usual.
When you are following other motorcycles.

39 . At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day
Once a week
Once a year
Before every ride

40 . Which of the following is true?

The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
Only the front brake should be used when braking.