1 . When passing another driver, you should:

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible.
Linger in their blind spot.
Decelerate in the passing lane.
Not worry about your own blind spot.

2 . Motorcycles:

Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
Are too small to have blind spots.

3 . To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in a weaving pattern.

4 . When upshifting, the first thing you should do is:

Lift the shift lever firmly.
Ease out the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.
Roll off the throttle and release the clutch lever.

5 . If the road is wet, you should avoid:

The left portion of a lane.
The center portion of the lane.
The right portion of the lane.
All areas of the lane.

6 . On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

7 . As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

8 . When a lead rider's right leg is extended, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.
Slow down.

9 . When turning:

It is possible to safely use both brakes, but only if done properly.
Only the front brake should be used.
Only the rear brake should be used.
Braking will feel the same as it does on a straightaway.

10 . If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.

11 . When you ride a motorcycle, 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 through turns.

12 . If a motorcyclist stops at a red traffic light, but their motorcycle does not trigger the red light to change, the motorcyclist:

Must wait until a police officer directs the motorcyclist to proceed.
Must back up and find another route.
Should back up and re-approach the signal to try to trigger the change.
May proceed through the light after waiting no less than 90 seconds.

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

Manhole covers
Painted lane markings
Dry pavement
Metal plates
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14 . One advantage of staying in the center portion of your lane throughout a curve is that this positioning:

Allows you to spot oncoming traffic as soon as possible.
Allows you to avoid being seen by other drivers.
Prevents other vehicles from crossing the centerline.
Creates the shortest route through the curve.

15 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

16 . This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.
No trucks allowed.

17 . What guidelines does an ATV follow in terms of licensing?

The same as a motorcycle
The same as an automobile
The same as a large truck
ATVs do not have to be licensed.

18 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should stay in:

The left side of the lane.
The right side of the lane.
The center portion of the lane.
Whichever portion of the lane you want.

19 . You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Moving into the right lane and riding slowly until it has passed.
Riding as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.
Quickly veering into another lane.

20 . You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your riding skills will not be affected.
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

21 . If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start:

On the outside of the curve.
On the inside of the curve.
Near the edge of the curve.
Wherever you prefer.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

23 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second
Three-second
Two-second
One-second

24 . Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than
More tiring than
Just as tiring as
No different from

25 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

Three seconds.
Two seconds.
One second.
Ten seconds.