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

Insurance.
Registration.
Both of the above.

2 . During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
The motorcycle should not lean.

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

The right
The center
The left

4 . Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.
Do not have blind spots.
Are not required.

5 . To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Stare straight ahead at all times.
Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
Consistently ride 10 mph under the speed limit.

6 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

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

7 . When being passed, moving to the part of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be farther away from the passing vehicle.
Is not recommended because it invites the other driver to move back into your lane too early.
Is not encouraged or discouraged as it has no impact on safety.

8 . When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
Turn your head and shoulders to improve your view.
Turn your shoulders, but not your head.

9 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely

10 . A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

Stop sign.
Regulatory sign.
School zone or school crossing sign.

11 . This sign means:

Stop Sign Ahead.
Side Road.
Railroad Warning.

12 . When braking on a motorcycle:

The rear brake should be applied first.
The front brake should be applied first.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

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

Provide you with an escape route.
Help you receive wind blasts.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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14 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

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

15 . Improper braking:

Usually has no consequences.
Is a significant contributing factor to many motorcycle crashes.
Should not be a concern, since the motorcycle has two brakes.

16 . You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.
Loose-fitting.
Free of defects.

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

Increases.
Stays the same.
Decreases.

18 . Convex mirrors:

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

19 . This road sign means:

Cars in the right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.

20 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Both of the above.

21 . 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.

22 . A rider's boots or shoes should:

Be below their ankles.
Cover their ankles.
Be made of a soft, pliable material.

23 . Unlike other substances, alcohol:

Is very quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.
Needs to be digested to enter the bloodstream.
Can improve your riding ability.

24 . A motorcyclist should not rely only on their mirrors because:

Sometimes mirrors can be dirty, limiting the motorcyclist's view.
Mirrors are always unreliable.
Motorcycles have blind spots.

25 . This sign means:

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.
Slow-moving vehicle.
No U-turn.