1 . Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather
Denim
Polyester
Wool

2 . When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:

The left portion.
The center portion.
The right portion.
The left or right portions.

3 . A pre-ride check should include an inspection of:

The chains.
The sprockets.
The steering.
All of the above.

4 . Helmets are:

Required for all operators.
Required for operators who have held their license for less than two years.
Required for operators under the age of 21.
Never required.

5 . Downward-facing triangular signs:

Tell riders to yield.
Indicate school zones.
Indicate construction zones.

6 . Guide signs are _____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to riders.

Yellow
Red
Green

7 . Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.
Is acceptable all the time.
May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

8 . Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Change lanes and let them pass.

9 . Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

10 . Your knees should be:

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

11 . One problem with a motorcyclist riding directly next to another vehicle is that:

The other vehicle may block the motorcyclist's escape route.
The motorcyclist can be easily seen by other drivers.
The motorcyclist may not be able to read signs on the side of the road.

12 . If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them.
Alert the local police.
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Allow them to pass.

13 . Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings
Dry pavement
The roadway under a bridge

14 . This sign means:

Stop.
No U-turn.
Yield.
Do not enter.

15 . A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and operators are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and operators are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and operators are not permitted to pass.

16 . You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:

Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
Search for hazards in your path.
Hope the other drivers see you.
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17 . This is a __________ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield
Do not enter

18 . If you accidentally lock your rear brake on a good traction surface, you should:

Let go of the rear brake.
Keep the rear brake locked until you stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

19 . When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
Pack lighter items near the front.
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
Place items behind the rear axle.

20 . When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull onto the shoulder and wait for it to stop raining.
Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

21 . Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

School zones.
No passing zones.
Railroad crossings.

22 . This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.

23 . This sign means:

Side road.
Merge.
Yield the right-of-way.

24 . When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

25 . If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.
In the right portion of the lane.
In any portion of the lane.
On the shoulder.

26 . To swerve correctly:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

27 . A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.
You will be able to stop quickly.
You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

28 . This road sign means:

School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Jogging trail.

29 . If you have a passenger aboard your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride at speeds that are slower than usual.
Allow more distance to stop than usual.
Tell the passenger to hold onto the back of the bike.

30 . A passenger should sit:

In front of the operator.
Sidesaddle.
Behind the operator.