1 . What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?

The left position in the lane
The center position in the lane
The right position in the lane
There is no single lane position that is best for all situations.

2 . Motorcycles must have all of the following, except:

Fenders on all wheels.
A minimum of one brake.
A minimum of one headlight, but no more than three headlights.
Green-colored turn signals.

3 . 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 well as goggles.

4 . What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

5 . When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

6 . When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
Use only the front brake.

7 . When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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

8 . If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a rider:

Will ride no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
Can ride faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
Should take the time to focus on riding before starting the engine.
Should call a friend to vent while riding.

9 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

10 . If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
Accelerate.
Pull over to the side of the road.
Slow down.

11 . 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

12 . When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Is turning right.
Is turning left.
Is slowing or stopping.
Is pulling off of the road.

13 . When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

By proceeding straight within your lane.
At a 45-degree angle.
At a 90-degree angle.
At a fast speed.
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14 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
Increase your following distance.

15 . 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.

16 . One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:

There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
The back end is jerking from side to side.
You are unable to accelerate.
The rear brake does not work.

17 . What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?

Increase your speed before entering the turn.
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.

18 . To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.

19 . If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
Push their bike over.
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

20 . Engine braking:

Is illegal.
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
Is slowing down by downshifting.
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

21 . When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery
When there is a lot of traffic
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
When it is raining

22 . The sign with this shape and color is a _____________ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

23 . If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

Release and re-apply the rear brake.
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.

24 . If a motorcyclist stops at a red stop light but their motorcycle does not trigger the red light to change, the motorcyclist:

Must wait until a police officer directs the motorcyclist to proceed.
Must back up and find another route.
Should back up and re-approach the signal to try to trigger the change.
May proceed through the light after waiting one complete cycle.

25 . When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
That due to upcoming roadwork, detour to the right.
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
There is a crossroad to your right.