1 . Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:

To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are stopping.
To watch for pedestrians ahead.
To look for dark clouds that may indicate poor weather conditions.

2 . If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of:

Three seconds.
Two seconds.
One second.

3 . Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.
Is acceptable all the time.
May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

4 . What does this sign mean?

No right turn
No left turn
No U-turn

5 . This sign means:

Do not enter.
Stop ahead.
Roadwork or maintenance is present.

6 . Where is the gearshift located?

In front of the left footrest
In front of the right footrest
On the right handle grip

7 . The first thing you should do if your throttle becomes stuck is:

Operate the engine cut-off switch.
Jump off the motorcycle.
Twist the throttle back and forth.

8 . While accelerating a motorcycle with a sidecar, you should:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.

9 . When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Lean your body slightly in the direction of the turn.
Lean your body drastically in the direction of the turn.
Lean your body slightly away from the turn.

10 . On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?

The front brake
The rear brake
The emergency brake

11 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane.
They may brake too hard and skid.
Either of the above.

12 . The best portion of the lane for a motorcyclist to occupy is:

Always the left tire track left by automobiles.
Always the center portion of the lane.
Always changing.

13 . In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.

14 . An ideal lane position should:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.
Invite others to share your lane.

15 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) operates:

When maximum pressure is applied to only the front brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to only the rear brake.
When maximum pressure is applied to both the front and rear brakes.

16 . When at an intersection, eye contact with an oncoming driver:

Is a good way to know that the driver sees you.
Does not mean that the driver sees you.
Is required before proceeding through the intersection.
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17 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.

18 . An engine will seize due to:

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

19 . Part of your normal scanning routine while riding should include:

Constantly looking in the rearview mirror.
Frequent rearview mirror checks.
Not using the rearview mirror.

20 . It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain.
Pavement will be especially slippery.
Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather.

21 . 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.

22 . The best footwear for motorcyclists are:

Sneakers.
Sturdy boots.
Sandals.

23 . How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

Wait.
Drink coffee.
Exercise.

24 . While braking a motorcycle with a sidecar, you may need to:

Steer straight ahead.
Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar.
Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar.

25 . When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Stay to the left side of the lane.

26 . At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.

27 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
Improper tire inflation.

28 . 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.

29 . To steer a three-wheeled motorcycle, you should:

Point the front wheel in the direction you want to travel.
Lean in the direction you want to travel.
Lean away from the direction you want to travel.

30 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Not make sudden movements, if possible.
Handle your motorcycle roughly.
Use only your front brake.