1 . Convex mirrors:

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

2 . When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
Use both lanes if possible.

3 . Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.
Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.
Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.

4 . A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.
Upshfting.
Cross-shifting.
Rolling on the throttle.

5 . Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket
Boots
Gloves
A stocking cap

6 . What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

Right turns only.
Right turns permitted.
No passing zone.

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

Increase your ability to be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Invite other road users into your lane.

8 . If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Relax on the handle grips.
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
Use both brakes and stop quickly.

9 . If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

10 . Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

It takes up minimal space on the highway.
The group is easy to see.
The group is unlikely to be split up.
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.

11 . If a motorcyclist stops at a red stop light but their motorcycle does not trigger the red light to change, the motorcyclist:

May proceed through the light after waiting no less than 45 seconds.
Must back up and find another route.
Should back up and re-approach the signal to try to trigger the change.

12 . If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

Release and re-apply the rear brake.
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.

13 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
Ride on the shoulder.

14 . When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

15 . The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.
Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.
Should be avoided at all times.

16 . When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.

17 . 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.

18 . If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
Push their bike over.
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

19 . On a motorcycle, a horn:

Is useless.
Usually cannot be heard by others.
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
Should not be used.

20 . When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.
Infrequently.
Only when riding in the city.
Every time.

21 . A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.
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22 . To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material.
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
Cover the ankle and provide support.
Have tall heels.

23 . This sign means:

Change in direction or narrowing of roadway.
No right turn.
No passing zone.

24 . To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use the rear brake only.
Use the front brake only.
Use both brakes at the same time.

25 . This road sign means:

The roadway ends ahead.
Drivers must bear either right or left.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

26 . What does this sign mean?

Stop.
Yield to other drivers.
A stop sign is ahead.

27 . This sign means:

No right turn.
Keep right.
No U-turn.
Left lane must turn left.

28 . If you must swerve, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn your handlebars quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

29 . This sign means:

There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.
Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.
Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

30 . Where should a load be placed?

As low as possible
As high as possible
Behind the rear axle
On one side of the motorcycle

31 . What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.
Reduce their speed.
Make sudden moves.
Ride on the shoulder.

32 . 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.

33 . The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

34 . What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

35 . When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Increase your speed.

36 . When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.
Ride on the right side of your lane.
Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

37 . When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
Use only the front brake.

38 . Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.

39 . 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.

40 . When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.
There is more traction available for stopping.
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
Stopping should never be attempted.