1 . Increase your following distance if:

It is raining.
There is light traffic.
It is sunny.

2 . This sign means:

Side road.
Merge.
Yield the right-of-way.

3 . This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

4 . When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery
When there is a lot of traffic
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
When it is raining

5 . If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.

6 . When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured as high as possible.
Secured as low as possible.
Secured on a sissy bar.

7 . An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

You can pass danger more quickly.
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.

8 . If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

9 . Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn.
Flash your lights.
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
Move into another lane, if necessary.

10 . It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
Not ride at night.
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

11 . To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:

Fits snugly.
Is well-worn and broken in.
Is pretty loose.
Does not have a chinstrap.

12 . What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

13 . What does this sign mean?

No right turn
No left turn
No U-turn

14 . This road sign means:

Watch for people crossing your path.
No passing zone.
Work zone ahead.

15 . When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
Use a tire gauge.
It is best to squeeze the tire.
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

16 . This sign means:

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

17 . When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.
Ride faster than you usually would.
Avoid using your high beam headlight.

18 . When parking along the road, you should:

Park at a 45-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Park on the sidewalk.
Park at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Park at a 90-degree angle with the front wheel touching the curb.

19 . This sign means:

U-turns are prohibited.
U-turns are permitted.
Winding road ahead.
Sharp left turn ahead.

20 . If the front wheel locks, you should:

Release the front brake immediately, then re-apply the brake.
Release the front brake immediately and only use the rear brake.
Keep the front wheel locked until you come to a stop.

21 . When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.
In the sidecar.
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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22 . When riding in a group, mirrors:

Should be checked frequently by all riders.
Should be used only by the lead rider.
Should not be checked frequently because they can be a distraction.

23 . Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

24 . Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Change lanes and let them pass.

25 . If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers.
Adjust your speed accordingly.
Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.

26 . Passengers should:

Look over their shoulder when taking a turn or curve.
Never hold onto the rider.
Sit as far back as possible.

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

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

28 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
Traffic signal ahead.
Railroad ahead.

29 . 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.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

30 . Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.
Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.
No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

31 . Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

32 . ____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time
Coffee
Exercise
Fresh air

33 . When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

After starting the motorcycle
Before starting the motorcycle
During the ride
At a traffic signal

34 . Most motorcycle/automobile accidents occur:

At intersections.
On the open road.
In parking lots.

35 . If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:

Continue riding normally.
Pull over and check the tires.
Pull over to check the chain.
Pull over to check the windshield.

36 . Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing.
Wear darkly-clothing.
Ride without your headlight.
Ride in a weaving pattern.

37 . A rider's lane position should:

Hide them from other drivers.
Change frequently to avoid monotony.
Protect them from the wind.
Allow them to surprise other drivers.

38 . From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.
You may make U-turns.
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
All of the above.

39 . Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

Taking the turn too fast.
Lanes that are too narrow.
Not knowing how to steer.
Lanes that are too wide.

40 . This sign means:

Lane ends.
No right turn.
Slippery when wet.
Two-way traffic.