1 . When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.
The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.
Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.

2 . When riding in a group on a straight road, motorcyclists should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Pair up.
Stagger their formation.

3 . Use your high beam headlight:

When following another vehicle.
Both day and night.
When meeting an oncoming vehicle.

4 . When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should:

Ride a little faster than you normally would.
Start slowing earlier than you normally would.
Merge into smaller gaps of traffic than you normally would.

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

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Both of the above.

6 . Under ideal riding conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.

7 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

8 . Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of
About an hour after
About two hours after

9 . Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings
Dry pavement
The roadway under a bridge

10 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

The lane behind you and the lane next to you.
Only behind your motorcycle.
Only next to your motorcycle.

11 . This sign means:

You should stop for other traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should allow additional space for drivers to merge safely into the flow of traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right.

12 . When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders.
Turn just your head.
Turn your head, shoulders, and torso.

13 . When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.
Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.
Should be avoided.
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14 . This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.
Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.
Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

15 . If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

16 . 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.

17 . When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.
Focus only on what is behind you.
Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

18 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic.
Steep hill ahead.

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

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent

20 . If you cannot see through the vehicle in front of you, maintain a following distance of at least:

Four seconds.
Two seconds.
One second.

21 . This sign means:

School crossing.
School zone.
Pedestrian crossing.

22 . When you see this sign, you:

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.
Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

23 . When you are being passed on the left, you should:

Speed up.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.

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

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

25 . The key to making a quick turn is to:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.