1 . A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.
Stop.
Warning.

2 . Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
The brakes only work when both are applied.

3 . This sign means:

Railroad ahead.
No passing zone.
School zone.

4 . This sign means:

School zone or crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Railroad ahead.

5 . Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:

Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.
They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.
Mirrors are not really helpful.
They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.

6 . 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.
Rise slightly off their seat.
Tilt the motorcycle.

7 . All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
Riding without a headlight.
Maintaining a space cushion.

8 . When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Not weave between the cars.

9 . Which of the following is not recommended as protective apparel for motorcycle users?

Long pants
Gloves
A baseball cap

10 . Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Upcoming railroad crossings.

11 . To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

12 . Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

A gravel road
A paved driveway
Dry pavement

13 . Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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14 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass in pairs.
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
Pass one at a time.
Avoid passing.

15 . Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.
Do not have blind spots.
Are not required.

16 . Locking your brakes can:

Be helpful in most situations.
Improve steering.
Cause control problems.

17 . If carrying a package while riding a motorcycle, you:

May use one hand to steer while using the other hand to hold the package.
Need to keep both hands on the handlebars.
Can rest the package in front of you and occasionally use your hands to hold the package.

18 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Ten seconds.

19 . Your knees should be:

Against the handlebars.
Against the gas tank.
Straightened and wide.

20 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.
School crossing ahead.
Do not drive in this lane.
Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

21 . 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.

22 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Maximize their headlight usage.
All of the above.

23 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
A lack of coolant.

24 . If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.
Wave at the other driver.
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
Let the other driver worry about it.

25 . When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing amber arrow, riders:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should come to a complete stop.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.