1 . Your lane position should:

Help you avoid others’ blind spots.
Make you less visible to other drivers.
Encourage other drivers to use your lane.
Place you in the direct path of wind blasts from other vehicles.

2 . How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.
Cars need a little longer to stop.
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

3 . You should increase your following distance if you are experiencing:

Light traffic.
A sunny day.
An empty road.
A wet riding surface.

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

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

5 . When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.
Reduce their speed.
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
Sit up as high as possible.

6 . Head checks should be done:

Only when changing lanes.
Only when turning.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.
Frequently as a part of your normal routine.

7 . To prevent fatigue on a long trip, you should:

Try to ride as far as you can without stopping so you get to your destination quickly.
Take an artificial stimulant.
Dress warmly, since wind and cold can cause fatigue.
Not set daily riding limits.

8 . To be effective, helmets:

Should be worn only on long rides.
Should be worn on every ride.
Should fit loosely.
Can have a couple of cracks.

9 . While accelerating a motorcycle with a sidecar, you should:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.
Steer sharply in the direction opposite the sidecar.

10 . 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.

11 . When upshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Lift the shift lever firmly.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.
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12 . 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.

13 . When selecting pants to be worn as protection when riding a motorcycle, you should look for:

Pants that do not fully cover your legs.
Pants made of a thin material.
Pants made of leather.
Pants that are uncomfortable.

14 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

15 . Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

A gravel road
Dry pavement
Mud
Lane markings

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

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

17 . To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in a weaving pattern.

18 . 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.

19 . A rider's lane position should:

Hide them from other drivers.
Change frequently to avoid monotony.
Protect them from the wind.
Allow them to surprise other drivers.

20 . When does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) begin operating?

When maximum pressure is applied to only the front brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to only the rear brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to both the front and rear brakes.
When pressure is released from both the front and rear brakes.