1 . 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.

2 . When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

No matter the weather conditions.
Only on cool days.
Only on warm days.
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.

3 . This sign means:

You must turn left or right.
You are approaching a T intersection.
The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

4 . 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.

5 . To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:

Sit with their arms fully extended.
Use their arms to hold their body up.
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.

6 . It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
Not ride at night.
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

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

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

8 . A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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

9 . A shatter-resistant face shield:

Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
Should not be used with a helmet.

10 . This sign means:

Do not drink and drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.

11 . Riding under the influence of any medication which impairs your riding is permitted:

At all times.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If the medication is prescribed by a physician.
Under no circumstances.

12 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Stop sign ahead.
No U-turn.

13 . When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.
Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.
Should be avoided.

14 . When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder.
Use the left portion of your lane.
Use the center portion of your lane.
Use the right portion of your lane.

15 . 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.

16 . If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
Front tire will likely skid.
Engine will make a loud noise.

17 . If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

18 . A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.
Will never happen.
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

19 . 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.

20 . 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.

21 . You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

Air pressure.
Tread.
General wear.
Flexibility.
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22 . When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Lean your body slightly in the direction of the turn.
Lean your body drastically in the direction of the turn.
Lean your body slightly away from the turn.
Lean your body drastically away from the turn.

23 . This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.
The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.
You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
None of the above.

24 . When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.
Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.
Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.
Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

25 . This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.

26 . What does this road sign indicate?

Directions for children
School zone ahead
Playground area ahead

27 . 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.

28 . 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.

29 . This sign tells a driver that:

A construction flagger is ahead.
A police officer is ahead.
A parking attendant is ahead.

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

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

31 . If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:

Continue to apply the front brake.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

32 . A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.
Not ride without a back rest.
Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.

33 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In the front of the group.
At the tail end of the group.
Beside the lead rider.

34 . Refusing to take a breath test when requested to do so by an officer:

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
Will result in legal consequences.
Is recommended.
Is not a serious offense.

35 . If your drive chain slips while you are riding, you should:

Continue riding normally.
Immediately pull off the road to fix the chain.
Remember to fix the chain on your next stop.

36 . If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.
A short-sleeved shirt.
Darkly-colored clothing.

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

Open.
Closed.
Covered.

38 . The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:

Look well ahead of your motorcycle.
Avoid high-density traffic areas.
Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit.

39 . Your lane position should help you:

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
Keep others from passing you.
Travel to your destination as quickly as possible.
Linger in the blind spots of other drivers.

40 . When turning, you should:

Move your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders, to look through the turn.
Turn your head and shoulders to look through the turn.