1 . To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

2 . If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

3 . To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both brakes.
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

4 . This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections.
Slow-moving vehicles.
Yield signs.

5 . As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as possible.
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

6 . How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

They provide a more narrow view of the road.
They provide a wider view of the road.
They provide a better view of the road.

7 . If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.
Maintain your speed to improve traction.
Not worry about the road conditions.
Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.

8 . This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.
Stop sign.

9 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Ten seconds.

10 . To steer a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Point the front wheel in the direction you want to travel.
Lean in the direction you want to travel.
Lean away from the direction you want to travel.
Point the back wheels in the direction you want to travel.

11 . Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

12 . In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

13 . 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.

14 . This road sign means:

The roadway ends ahead.
Drivers must bear either right or left.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

15 . Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

Darkly-colored clothes
Clothes made from synthetic materials
Reflective clothes
A leather jacket

16 . Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.
Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.
Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

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

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

18 . If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Roll on the throttle.
Hold the handle grips loosely.
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.

19 . During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
The motorcycle should not lean.

20 . The faster you drink:

The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.
The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.
The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.
The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.

21 . 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.
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22 . Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:

Comfort.
Protection in a collision.
Protection from the cold.
Discomfort.

23 . For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.
You should only use the rear brake.
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

24 . To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Apply the front brake.
Apply the rear brake.

25 . A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Incorrect tire pressure.
Brakes that are not working properly.
A balanced load.
Excessive wind.

26 . When a lead rider's right leg is extended, it means:

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

27 . A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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

28 . All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
Riding without a headlight.
Maintaining a space cushion.

29 . To stay safe on a long trip, you should:

Try to travel as far as you can in a single day.
Minimize stopping.
Not use artificial stimulants.

30 . In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it.
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
Never use the center lane position.

31 . To safely cross trolley tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Approach the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Slow down and creep across.

32 . The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About 25 percent
About 50 percent
About 70 percent
About 95 percent

33 . This sign means:

Merge.
Winding road ahead.
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

34 . What does this road sign mean?

You must turn right.
No right turns permitted.
Right turns permitted on a red light.

35 . From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.
Green, yellow, red.

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

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

37 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.

38 . When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
Only use the front brake.

39 . The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

Sunburn.
Windburn.
Chapped lips.
Dehydration.

40 . When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

Right
Center
Left