1 . To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

2 . When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

3 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.
Shift up through the gears.
Shift into neutral.
Never change gears.

4 . This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

5 . When parking a three-wheeled motorcycle on the side of the road, it should be:

Close to oncoming traffic.
Angled with the rear wheels touching the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.
Parked parallel to the curb.

6 . This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
The road ahead curves to the left.
Construction ahead.

7 . Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

Making sure the headlight works.
Checking the oil level.
Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.

8 . To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Edge gradually across the tracks.
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
Wait for the tracks to end.

9 . When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
Only use the front brake.

10 . A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Incorrect tire pressure.
Brakes that are not working properly.
A balanced load.
Excessive wind.

11 . In Oregon, riding in pairs is:

Illegal.
Illegal when other vehicles are near.
Allowed, but not recommended.
Allowed, but should only be done if there is a lot of traffic.

12 . Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.
Practice riding on an empty road.
Flash your lights so others can see you.
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

13 . Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

Seen by other motorists.
Faster than other vehicles.
On the side of the road.
In the left side of the lane.
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14 . In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

Severe.
Up to a judge to decide.
Not too harsh.
Optional.

15 . Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.

16 . This road sign means:

Do not pass.
Do not enter.
No turn on red.
Keep right.

17 . Your knees should be:

Against the handlebars.
Against the gas tank.
Straightened and wide.
Wherever you prefer.

18 . When riding, a cushion of space is helpful to:

Give you space to react to hazards.
Hide you from other drivers.
Prevent you from avoiding hazards.
Allow you to look at road signs.

19 . This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

20 . If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.

21 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should stay in:

The left side of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
The center portion of the lane.
Whichever portion of the lane you want.

22 . When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

23 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid sudden moves.
Use both brakes.
Brake quickly.

24 . The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Come to a complete stop.

25 . When riding in a staggered formation, the third rider in the group should ride _______ behind the leader.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds