1 . Following closely behind a large truck is:

A good idea because you can draft off of the truck.
A good idea because other vehicles will get out of the way of a large truck.
A good idea because other motorists will be able to see you.
A bad idea because you might be in the truck's "no zone," an area where the truck driver cannot see you.

2 . The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use only your front brake.
Use only your rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

3 . 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.

4 . The right motorcycle for you should:

Make you look good.
Allow you to touch the ground with your feet while seated.
Not have controls within reaching distance.

5 . When approaching a stopped school bus that is using its flashing lights and stop arm, a rider should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue riding when they think the kids are done exiting the bus.

6 . 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.

7 . Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

8 . When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Try to get onto the shoulder.

9 . When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle responds to directional changes:

More slowly than usual.
More quickly than usual.
Normally.

10 . When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
Parking meters.
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

11 . When riding in a group, you should:

Never use a staggered formation.
Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.
Not use your mirrors.
Not tailgate other riders within the group.

12 . A person who is above the age of 21 with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.1 percent

13 . A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.
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14 . When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:

Continue the passing maneuver if you see an upcoming bridge.
Continue the passing maneuver if you see an upcoming railroad crossing.
Try to pass more than one vehicle at a time to save time.
Not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you.

15 . Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are separated by:

Road signs.
White lines.
Yellow lines.

16 . As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

17 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Metal plates
Dry pavement
Manhole covers

18 . When passing another driver, you should:

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible.
Linger in their blind spot.
Decelerate in the passing lane.
Not worry about your own blind spot.

19 . Refusing to take a breath test when requested to do so by an officer:

Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
Is not a serious offense.
Is recommended.
Will result in legal consequences.

20 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
An ice patch

21 . Motorcycle windshields:

Are a good substitute for a face shield.
Are a good substitute for goggles.
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.

22 . If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.
Carried on the gas tank in front of you.
Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

23 . 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

24 . Motorcyclists:

Must share a lane if traffic is congested.
Can travel on the shoulder.
Are entitled to use a full lane.

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

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