1 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane.
They may leave the road.
They may brake too hard and skid.
All of the above.

2 . The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About 25 percent
About 50 percent
About 70 percent
100 percent

3 . A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
Will usually correct itself.
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

4 . In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.
Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.
Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

5 . You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

Always
Usually
Frequently
Seldom

6 . When passing, you:

Should ride within the speed limits.
Should decelerate.
May ride 10 mph above the maximum speed limit.
May ride 15 mph above the maximum speed limit.

7 . When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
Use both lanes if possible.

8 . Before starting out, your fuel valve should be:

Backwards.
Empty.
Open.
Closed.

9 . Riding under the influence of any medication which impairs your riding is permitted:

At all times.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If the medication is prescribed by a physician.
Under no circumstances.

10 . An integrated braking system:

Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.

11 . Texas law requires motorcycles be equipped with certain equipment. Which of the following is not a required piece of equipment?

Horn
License plate lamp
Mirror
Saddlebag
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12 . Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

About 10 percent
About 25 percent
Over 50 percent
About 90 percent

13 . The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.
In front of the right footrest.
Behind the left footrest.
Behind the right footrest.

14 . Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.
Is not allowed.
Should only be used at night.
Does not help you to be seen.

15 . Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

Are easy to get used to right away.
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
Provide a narrow view of the road.
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

16 . 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.

17 . To operate a motorcycle on a public highway, an operator must have a:

Class M Driver License.
Class B Driver License.
Class C Driver License.
Class O Driver License.

18 . When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.

19 . Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot.
Look only at your mirrors.
Rely on your peripheral vision.
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

20 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, shift, look, and lurch.
Slow, look, press, and roll.
Press, lean, turn, and grip.
Shift, lean, tuck, and roll.