1 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.
On the inside of the curve.
Near the edge of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.

2 . Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
Other drivers are often confused.
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.

3 . This sign means:

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.
Bumps in the road.

4 . While braking a motorcycle with a sidecar, you may need to:

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

5 . Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

Fatigue.
Hypothermia.
Severe chills.
Hot flashes.

6 . A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

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

7 . A motorcyclist should:

Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
Not worry about lane position.

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

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

9 . When braking, you should:

Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.

10 . How should you respond to strong wind gusts?

Lean into the wind.
Avoid the wind by moving close to another vehicle.
Lean away from the wind.
Always continue riding, even if conditions feel unsafe.

11 . When traveling in a work zone, a motorcyclist should be especially aware of:

Objects in the road.
Grooved pavement.
Wet oil.
All of the above.

12 . Road users should:

Stare directly ahead of their vehicles.
Scan the road ahead of, next to, and behind their vehicles.
Rely only on their mirrors.
Scan the road, but only when traveling in the dark.

13 . Many over-the-counter drugs:

Increase the danger of riding.
Decrease the danger of riding.
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
Have the same effect on everyone.
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14 . This sign means:

Don't drink if you are going to drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.
You are approaching a hill.

15 . A motorcycle is required to be:

Covered by medical insurance.
Covered by liability insurance.
Faster than larger passenger vehicles.
Clean.

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates

17 . When traveling at speeds above 40 mph, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second
Four-second
Three-second
One-second

18 . 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.

19 . Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is recommended.
Can cause hearing loss.
Is not harmful.
Is less damaging than listening to music.

20 . This is a __________ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield
Do not enter

21 . You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your riding skills will not be affected.
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

22 . The best lane position is:

The one that lets you travel the fastest.
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.

23 . The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

Sunburn.
Windburn.
Chapped lips.
Dehydration.

24 . When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

25 . Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket
Boots that go above the ankle
Hearing protection
Pants made of a soft material