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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

2 . Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes:

Only for emergency stops.
While swerving.
Every time you slow or stop.
Only for normal stops.

3 . To ride over metal bridge gratings, you should:

Ride straight across the surface.
Zigzag across the surface.
Cross the surface at a sharp angle without changing lanes.
Speed up.

4 . To reduce your speed before turning, you should:

Shift into neutral.
Pull in the clutch and use both brakes.
Apply the rear brake only.
Close the throttle and apply both brakes.

5 . What does alcohol do to your riding skills and judgement?

It harms both riding skills and judgement.
It helps riding skills but harms your judgement.
It has no effect on either riding skills or judgement.
It has no effect on judgement but it harms riding skills.

6 . Riding in the central lane position:

Keeps others from seeing you.
Is always the safest option when approaching intersections.
Discourages others from sharing your lane.
Should be avoided, if possible.

7 . On a motorcycle, a horn:

Is useless.
Usually cannot be heard by others.
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
Should not be used.

8 . A passenger should:

Hold onto the seat strap.
Hold onto the side of the seat.
Hold onto the operator’s waist.
Not ride without a backrest.

9 . When riding with passengers, you should:

Start slowing sooner than you would if riding alone.
Use only your front brake to slow.
Never talk to them.
Start in the center of the lane.

10 . Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle.

12 seconds
10 seconds
Five seconds
Three seconds

11 . While in a turn, it is best to:

Maintain a steady speed or gradually accelerate.
Slow down.
Use your brakes.
Accelerate and look straight ahead.
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12 . Which of the following is correct?

Press left, lean left, go right.
Press left, lean left, go left.
Press left, lean right, go right.
Press right, lean right, go left.

13 . It is especially important to search the road for escape routes when riding:

Through alleyways.
At intersections.
A borrowed motorcycle.
In curves.

14 . To be seen at night, it is best to wear:

Light clothing.
A white helmet.
Reflective clothing.
A red jacket.

15 . When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.
Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

16 . The most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:

Lay the motorcycle down before hitting an obstacle.
Wear a securely fastened helmet.
Be familiar with the motorcycle.
Ride in the center portion of the lane

17 . The best way to keep riders together in a group is to:

Pair up.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride on the shoulder of the road.

18 . Mirror checks should be done:

Frequently as a part of your normal routine.
Only when turning.
Only when changing lanes.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

19 . When turning, it is important to:

Look straight ahead.
Slow after starting into the turn.
Reduce your speed coming out of the turn.
Look through the turn to where you want to go.

20 . When gripping the handgrips, your hands should:

Be above your elbows.
Be even with or below your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.
Feel relaxed and free.