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

Dry pavement
Painted lane markings
Manhole covers
Metal plates

2 . You should check your motorcycle's fluid levels:

At least once a week.
At least twice a year.
At least once a year.
Before every ride.

3 . In slow, tight turns:

Lean the motorcycle and keep your body straight.
Lean your body more than the motorcycle.
Lean your motorcycle and your body at the same angle.
Do not lean.

4 . To stop on wet pavement, it is best to:

Apply the front brake only.
Coast to a stop.
Apply the rear brake only.
Apply the front and rear brakes together.

5 . Following other vehicles too closely:

Helps you see hazards on the road.
Is safer at night.
Protects you in heavy traffic.
Is a factor in crashes caused by motorcyclists.

6 . To ride safely on slippery surfaces, you should:

Reduce your speed.
Speed up.
Make sudden moves.
Use only the front brake.

7 . 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.

8 . Refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer will result in:

License revocation for at least one year.
License revocation for six months.
License revocation for 20 days.
Only a fine.

9 . If your drive chain breaks, you:

Should hold the chain in place.
Can continue safely riding.
Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel.
Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

10 . When may a motorcyclist pass between two cars traveling in the same direction?

When traffic is moving slowly.
When traffic is stopped.
When there is an unobstructed lane between the two cars.
When one of the cars stalls.

11 . On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
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12 . If you must stop quickly while turning or riding a curve, you should:

Straighten the motorcycle and then brake.
Brake first and then try to straighten the motorcycle.
Only brake and not worry about straightening the motorcycle.
Use only the front brake.

13 . If your front tire goes flat:

The steering will feel heavy.
There will be no effect on handling.
The back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side.
You will lose power to the brakes.

14 . Riders in a staggered formation are passing a car on the left. After the lead rider passes, they should:

Return to the right portion of their original lane.
Return to the center portion of their original lane.
Return to the left portion of their original lane.
Signal the other riders to follow.

15 . It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside.
Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit.
Weave between all three lane positions while taking a curve.
Start on the inside of the curve and stay there until you exit.

16 . In a staggered formation, where should the leader ride?

On the left side of the lane
On the right side of the lane
In the center of the lane
One either the left or right side of the lane

17 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

18 . If you get a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips firmly and:

Gently apply both brakes.
Use the brake of the good tire or avoid braking.
Continue to the nearest repair facility.
Use only the brake that controls the flat tire.

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

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
Five seconds.

20 . 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.