1 . If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
Kick it away.
Swerve around the animal.

2 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.
Shift up through the gears.
Shift into neutral.

3 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
Traffic signal ahead.
Railroad ahead.

4 . Before you can operate your motorcycle on Virginia roads, you must have proof of:

Insurance.
Registration.
Both of the above.

5 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The suspension.
The brake light.

6 . It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain.
Pavement will be especially slippery.
Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather.

7 . To improve your chances of being seen, you should:

Use your headlight only at night or when conditions reduce visibility.
Always use your headlight.
Add an orange tint to your headlight.

8 . This yellow signs means:

The road ahead has many curves.
There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
The road ahead may be slippery.

9 . 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.

10 . Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

11 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
Curve ahead.

12 . Reflective clothing:

Should be worn only at night.
Should be worn only during the day.
Should be worn both day and night.

13 . A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
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14 . This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
The road curves ahead.
There are upcoming intersections.

15 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only your rear brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.

16 . A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.
The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.
The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

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

Metal plates
Dry pavement
Manhole covers

18 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
Improper tire inflation.

19 . When riding a motorcycle, your lane position:

Has little impact on whether or not other drivers can see you.
Is very important because it may affect whether or not other drivers can see you.
Cannot protect you from wind blasts from other vehicles.

20 . 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.

21 . If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

22 . To safely cross trolley tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

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

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

Ride on the right side of the lane.
Ride on the edge of the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

24 . The human body removes alcohol at a rate of:

About one drink per hour.
About two drinks per hour.
About three drinks per hour.

25 . When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.
Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake only.