1 . If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

Ride down the center of the lane.
Increase your speed.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.

2 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Both of the above.

3 . During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
The motorcycle should not lean.

4 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
Curve ahead.

5 . When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.
Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.
You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

6 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.
Shift up through the gears.
Shift into neutral.

7 . This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

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

Metal plates
Dry pavement
Manhole covers

9 . In general, when parked on the road, a motorcycle should be:

Parallel to the curb.
Angled with the rear wheel touching the curb.
Angled with the front wheel touching the curb.

10 . To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Turn off your turn signal after you complete a turn or lane change.
Use your horn only in emergency situations.

11 . To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

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

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Both of the above.

13 . Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Your motorcycle may stall.
You might go too fast.
Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
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14 . If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

15 . Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly.
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
Use their high beam whenever possible.
Tailgate other vehicles.

16 . When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.
Hanging loosely.
On the footrests.

17 . You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A baseball cap.
Comfortable shoes.

18 . When braking on a trike, you should know that:

The front wheel will have the most braking power.
The rear wheels will have the most braking power.
The wheels will all have the same amount of braking power.

19 . What does this road sign mean?

You must turn right.
No right turns permitted.
Right turns permitted on a red light.

20 . When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:

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

21 . When you are stopped, you:

Should remain in first gear.
Should remain in neutral.
Should remain in fifth gear.
Can remain in any gear.

22 . When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase your following distance.
Decrease your following distance.

23 . To safely cross trolley tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Approach the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Slow down and creep across.

24 . 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.

25 . 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.