1 . When riding at night:

Only ride in the left portion of the lane to better see around other vehicles ahead.
Ride closely to the vehicle in front of you to most effectively use their headlights.
Reduce your speed to increase your chances of avoiding an unexpected hazard.

2 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Four seconds.

3 . Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics
Surrounding traffic
Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

4 . When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
Speed up before downshifting safely.
Swerve to the left.

5 . 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.

6 . When being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

Right
Center
Left

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
An ice patch

8 . When approaching an intersection, a motorcyclist should not:

Choose a lane position that increases their visibility.
Speed up to cross the intersection quickly.
Cover the clutch and brakes to reduce their reaction time.

9 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.

10 . If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.
Experience a more stable ride.
Unintentionally leave the road.

11 . This sign means:

School zone or crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Railroad ahead.

12 . To be effective, eye or face shield protection must:

Fasten securely.
Restrict your vision to the sides so you can focus on the road ahead.
Not allow eyeglasses or sunglasses to be worn.

13 . As you consume more alcohol, your ability to safely ride:

Increases.
Stays the same.
Decreases.
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14 . The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:

The pavement is slippery.
The sun is shining.
You believe stopping will be routine.

15 . When riding during the day, you should:

Wear dark clothes since it is light outside.
Wear bright clothes so other motorists can see you better.
Be comfortable, wearing shorts if it is hot.

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

Five-second
Four-second
Three-second

17 . Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.
Do not have blind spots because a motorcycle is usually smaller than a car
Are not required.

18 . May motorcyclists share a lane?

Yes, with automobiles.
Yes, when traffic lanes are crowded.
No. Motorcyclists should use the entire lane, without sharing it with other vehicles.

19 . This sign means:

Upcoming downgrade or hill.
Road construction area.
Upcoming narrowing of roadway.

20 . You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

Before every ride.
Every week.
Once a month.

21 . Signs with orange backgrounds are:

General warning signs.
Construction and maintenance warning signs.
Regulatory signs.

22 . To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift.
Place your foot over the shift lever and push.
Use your thumb to move the lever.

23 . If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Gradually brake.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

24 . This sign means:

No right turn.
Right turn on red light permitted with caution.
All traffic must turn right at next intersection.

25 . The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.
Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.
Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.