1 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index finger pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.

2 . When riding, you should wear boots or shoes that:

Cover your ankles.
Have long heels.
Have long and loose laces.

3 . When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.
The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.
Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

4 . You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A leather jacket.
A sweatshirt.

5 . When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror.
To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror.
To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window.

6 . When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Lean your body slightly in the direction of the turn.
Lean your body drastically in the direction of the turn.
Lean your body slightly away from the turn.

7 . Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.
Is better than shifting before the curve.
Is the best way to control your speed.

8 . To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:

Drink coffee.
Limit your riding per day.
Play loud music.

9 . A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right
The center
The left

10 . You must ride with your headlight on:

Only at night.
Only at night and in the rain.
At all times.

11 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) operates:

When maximum pressure is applied to only the front brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to only the rear brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to both the front and rear brakes.

12 . When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

13 . To safely cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Approach the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Slow down and creep across.

14 . In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position
The right position
There is no single best lane position.

15 . When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.
Ignore them.
Increase your speed.

16 . When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
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17 . 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.
Rise slightly off their seat.
Tilt the motorcycle.

18 . When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:

Slow.
Stop.
Turn.

19 . When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.

20 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.

21 . A DOT-compliant helmet:

Will severely restrict your ability to see.
Will allow you to see adequately to both sides.
Will prevent you from turning your head.

22 . Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.
Stay loose when released.
Snap back when released.

23 . The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.
Maintain eye contact.
Wave at drivers.

24 . Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Invite other road users into your lane.

25 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass one at a time.
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
Pass in pairs.

26 . Under ideal conditions, it is recommended that riders maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.

27 . When riding a motorcycle:

The mirrors provide a perfect view.
The mirrors do not show your blind spots.
The mirrors should not be used, except when parking.

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

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

29 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic.
Steep hill ahead.

30 . What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends
Left lane ends
Traffic control device ahead