1 . To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

2 . Where is the gearshift lever located?

In front of the left footrest
In front of the right footrest
On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip

3 . How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.
Cars need a little longer to stop.
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

4 . Riding under the influence of any medication which impairs your riding is permitted:

At all times.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If the medication is prescribed by a physician.
Under no circumstances.

5 . Collisions involving both a car and motorcycle occur most frequently:

On driveways.
At intersections.
On highways.
In drivers training courses.

6 . Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
Are only recommended in bad weather.

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

Help you avoid road hazards.
Help you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.
Increase your ability to be seen by others.

8 . When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:

Ride single-file.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

9 . In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

Wear an approved helmet.
Wear face or eye protection.
Wear protective clothing.
Have a windshield.

10 . On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

11 . The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.
Read books on motorcycle safety.
Ask others about how to ride more safely.
Watch training videos.

12 . This road sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
No passing zone.
Left turn yield on green.
Traffic signal ahead.

13 . Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.
Farther away.
Faster.
Narrower.
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14 . What is the meaning of this sign?

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.
The traffic signal ahead is broken.
The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.
There is a traffic signal ahead.

15 . 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.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.

16 . Your following distance should increase:

When riding on a poor road surface.
When it is raining.
When it is foggy.
All of the above.

17 . You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
You start to lose control in a curve.
You are running out of gas on a busy street.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.

18 . When you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:

Begin riding across the intersection immediately.
Honk your horn before proceeding.
Make sure all cross traffic has stopped before you begin to ride into the intersection.
Trust that other drivers will properly yield the right-of-way.

19 . Approved helmets:

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
Are dangerous to wear.
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.

20 . Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

21 . A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell.
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
A chinstrap retention system.
Bright colors painted on the outside.

22 . When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

23 . A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it is certified by the DOT.
If it fits snugly.
If it is free of defects.
If it has cracks.

24 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Watch for drunk drivers.
Dangerous curve ahead.
Bump in the road ahead.

25 . This sign means:

Curve ahead.
Roadwork ahead.
Merging traffic.
No left turn.