1 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system.
Clean and adjust your mirrors.
Clean your wheels.
Fill the gas tank.

2 . In a normal turn:

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

3 . You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually it is best to:

Signal for the traffic coming from behind to drive around you.
Turn from the center portion of the lane.
Turn from the right portion of the lane.
Turn from the left portion of the lane.

4 . What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.
Reduce their speed.
Make sudden moves.
Ride on the shoulder.

5 . A passenger on a three-wheeled motorcycle should:

Lean with the operator.
Sit upright at all times.
Lean away from any turns.
Lean backward when taking turns and curves.

6 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of fuel.
A lack of oil.
A lack of coolant.
Improper tire inflation.

7 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.
Tight and rough.

8 . When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Use your high beam light, if possible.

9 . A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.
Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.
Motorcyclists falling asleep while riding.
Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

10 . If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

Apply the front brake.
You will not be able to control the motorcycle.
Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road.
Steer to the right and apply both brakes.

11 . Under ideal conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
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12 . To make a normal stop, use:

The rear brake first.
Both brakes and downshift.
The front brake and downshift.
The rear brake only.

13 . Studies show that almost half of all riders killed in motorcycle crashes:

Had poor eyesight.
Had been drinking alcohol.
Were speeding.
Were unskilled.

14 . To prevent getting too tired while riding on long trips, experienced riders seldom ride more than _____ in a day.

One hour
Three hours
Four hours
Six hours

15 . Wearing a helmet will:

Reduce your chances of neck and head injuries in the event of a crash.
Increase your chances of a neck injury in the event of a crash.
Reduce your vision by two-thirds.
Neither reduce nor increase your chances of a head injury in the event of a crash.

16 . This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
Work crew ahead.
Side road.
Playground ahead.

17 . Impairment when consuming alcohol begins:

Well below the legal limit.
At the legal limit.
Above the legal limit.
Considerably above the legal limit.

18 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Maximize their headlight usage.
All of the above.

19 . An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.

20 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.