1 . If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

2 . When a lead rider is bending their left arm at the elbow, pointing upward, and swinging their arm toward their helmet, it means:

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

3 . A motorcycle’s brake light is _________ a passenger vehicle’s brake light.

More noticeable than
Just as noticeable as
Not as noticeable as

4 . What does this road sign mean?

Winding road
Loose gravel
Slippery when wet

5 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Can continue safely riding.
Should remember to fix the chain on your next stop.

6 . If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Listening for the other vehicle scraping against the pavement.
Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.
Looking at the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead and trying to determine if it is bouncing.

7 . When it is raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Increase your speed.

8 . If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

9 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
Does not protect your face as effectively as goggles.

10 . 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.

11 . Reflective clothing should:

Be worn at night.
Not be worn during the day
Never be worn.
Not be worn at night.

12 . To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Be made of a soft material.
Be made of a heavy material.
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

13 . This sign means:

Continue at your current speed.
You must stop ahead.
Speeding is not allowed.
There is a traffic signal ahead.

14 . Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather
Denim
Polyester
Wool

15 . A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.
You will be able to stop quickly.
You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

16 . Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.
The amount of tread on your tires.
The reflective quality of your tires.
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

17 . This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.

18 . The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.
Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.
Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

19 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.
Make sure you can see your helmet in your mirrors.

20 . To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift.
Place your foot over the shift lever and push.
Use your thumb to move the lever.

21 . 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 through turns.
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22 . Your lane position should:

Allow you to blend in with traffic.
Provide an escape route.
Encourage others to use your lane.

23 . When making a U-turn:

The front and rear brakes need to be used at the same time.
Do not use the front brake because it could cause the bike to tip over.
Use the front brake to increase stability of the motorcycle.

24 . This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

25 . Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly
Farther away, faster
Closer, more slowly
Closer, faster

26 . The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.
Maintain eye contact.
Wave at drivers.

27 . 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.

28 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should stay in:

The left side of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
The center portion of the lane.
Whichever portion of the lane you want.

29 . Your headlight should be activated:

At all times.
Only at night.
Only during the day.
Only when it is raining.

30 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The brake light.
The suspension.
The fluid levels.

31 . If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Relax on the handgrips.
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
Use both brakes and stop quickly.

32 . In general, when parked on the road, a motorcycle should be:

Parked with both the front and rear wheels touching the curb.
Parallel to the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.
Angled with the rear wheel touching the curb.

33 . The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:

Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.
Wear shorts.
Wear sneakers.
Wear goggles.

34 . 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.

35 . Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

Leather
Wool
Polyester
Silk

36 . When nearing a blind intersection, you should:

Speed up.
Assume that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way.
Change your lane position to become more visible to other drivers.

37 . When passing, you:

Should ride within the speed limits.
Should decelerate.
May ride 10 mph above the maximum speed limit.
May ride 15 mph above the maximum speed limit.

38 . To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:

Fits snugly.
Is well-worn and broken in.
Is pretty loose.
Does not have a chinstrap.

39 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Roll through the intersection.
Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

40 . If you began a curve on the outside and no traffic is present when you are exiting the curve, you should move:

Toward the center of the curve.
Toward the inside of the curve.
Toward the outside of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.