1 . When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror.
To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror.
To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window.

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

Traffic entering from a side road to the left.
Traffic entering from a side road to the right.
Both of the above.

3 . Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

Fits snugly.
Is clean.
Looks cool.

4 . What are the four steps to safely completing a turn?

Slow, look, press, and roll.
Slow, shift, look, and lurch.
Press, lean, turn, and grip.

5 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Two-way left turn.
Two-way traffic.
Minimum speed limit.

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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
An ice patch

7 . When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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

8 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing up before swinging their arm upward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.

9 . When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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

Three seconds.
Two seconds.
One second.

11 . 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.

12 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free.
Wash your helmet.
Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

13 . A DOT-compliant helmet:

Will severely restrict your ability to see.
Will allow you to see adequately to both sides.
Will prevent you from turning your head.
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14 . To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
Tailgate other drivers.
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
Not use a headlight during the day.

15 . The sign with this shape and color is a _____________ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

16 . Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.
Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.
Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.

17 . Head checks should be done:

Only when changing lanes.
Frequently as a part of your normal routine.
Only when turning.

18 . This sign means:

Two-way traffic.
Change in direction ahead.
School zone and crossing.

19 . 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.

20 . Mirror checks:

Are unimportant.
Should only be done on long trips.
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.

21 . When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:

Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.

22 . When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

23 . As you approach a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the part of the lane that allows other drivers to most easily see you.
Move into the part of the lane closest to the traffic control device.
Move into the outside edge of the lane.

24 . 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.

25 . What does this road sign mean?

Winding road
Loose gravel
Slippery when wet