1 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

2 . This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
Lane ends, merge left.
Turn around.
Curve ahead.

3 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

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

4 . When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

5 . 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.

6 . Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections
On highways
On rural roads
In parking lots

7 . When entering a highway, a group of riders should ride in:

A staggered formation.
Pairs.
A single-file line.
A pyramid formation.

8 . When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
Look to your left frequently.
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

9 . If it starts to rain, you should ride:

In any portion of the lane.
In the portion of the lane that has tire tracks left by cars.
In the center portion of the lane.
On the shoulder of the road.

10 . Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.
Requires little traction.
Is a slow maneuver.
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

11 . Modifications added onto a motorcycle may:

Make the motorcycle more difficult to handle.
Improve a rider's visibility.
Make the motorcycle more difficult for other motorists to see.
Make the motorcycle handle more smoothly.
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12 . The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute
Scan, Enter, Exit
Slow, Early, End
Stop, Either, Easy

13 . Mirror checks should be done:

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

14 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as
No different from

15 . During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.
Headlight and taillight.
Turn signals.
Reflectors.

16 . A used helmet with visible cracks:

Is acceptable.
Will likely still provide adequate protection.
May be compromised and should not be used.
Is okay as long as the helmet still fits snugly.

17 . When traveling through a curve, the best lane position:

Is the far left portion of the lane.
Is always the center portion of the lane.
Is the far right portion of the lane.
Changes based on the curve of the road.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

19 . When making normal stops, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both the front and rear brakes.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.

20 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, shift, look, and lurch.
Slow, look, press, and roll.
Press, lean, turn, and grip.
Shift, lean, tuck, and roll.