1 . When riding, jackets and pants should:

Fit loosely enough to allow the wind to catch the fabric.
Be snug enough to keep from flapping in the wind.
Be tight enough to prevent you from moving freely.

2 . 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.

3 . When downshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Firmly press down the shift lever.

4 . 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.

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

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

6 . Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.
Closed.
Covered.

7 . If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

8 . Before every ride, you should:

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

9 . Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Change lanes and let them pass.

10 . When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.
Hanging loosely.
On the footrests.

11 . If a sign prohibits the use of a moped on a freeway:

Mopeds cannot be used on the freeway.
Mopeds can only be used on the freeway when traffic is moving smoothly.
Mopeds can be used on the freeway if they are not operated at speeds faster than 25 mph.

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

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

13 . If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.
Experience a more stable ride.
Unintentionally leave the road.

14 . Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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

15 . This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
You must come to a complete stop.
Stop, if necessary.

16 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent
0.12 percent

17 . The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Come to a complete stop.

18 . If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

19 . Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader
The riders just behind the leader
The rider in back
The oldest rider

20 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index finger pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

21 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing down before swinging their arm downward, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.
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22 . This sign means:

Stop Sign Ahead.
Side Road.
Railroad Warning.

23 . Consequences for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) may include:

License suspension.
Jail time.
Fines.
All of the above.

24 . As a rider, you can lessen your chances of being involved in an accident by:

Not looking ahead for hazards.
Refraining from using turn signals, as doing so could distract other drivers.
Being visible to other drivers.

25 . When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

Turn just your head.
Turn your head and shoulders.
Turn just your shoulders.
Turn your entire body.

26 . After riding over an object on the road, you should:

Continue riding because the danger has passed.
Pull to the side of the road and check your tires and rims for damage.
Stop to remove the object from the road.

27 . If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

Most people aren’t used to using mirrors.
Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.
Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.
It can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.

28 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

29 . This road sign means:

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

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

31 . When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.
Riding in pairs.
A staggered formation.

32 . This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

33 . When parking a three-wheeled motorcycle on the side of the road, it should be:

Close to oncoming traffic.
Angled with the rear wheels touching the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.
Parked parallel to the curb.

34 . The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

35 . To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:

U.S. Department of Transportation.
Federal Trade Commission.
Federal Transportation Network.
National Association of Helmets.

36 . A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.
You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

37 . After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

Always slow down.
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
Accelerate drastically.
Not worry about your speed.

38 . As your motorcycle accelerates, you will need to:

Shift to a higher gear.
Shift to a lower gear.
Put the bike in neutral.

39 . Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

40 . Under normal conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.