1 . When you see this road sign, you should:

Keep right.
Keep left.
Pass with caution.

2 . 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.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

3 . To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

4 . A motor-driven cycle:

Must not be operated on a highway or freeway.
Can be driven with a class M2 license.
May be operated on any public roadway.

5 . To operate a motorcycle, you must have a _____ license.

Class M1
Class M2
Class C

6 . In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.
Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.
Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

7 . In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.
Assume they will be safe.
Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

8 . When gripping the handle grips, your hands should:

Be even with or below your elbows.
Be above your elbows.
Be close to your elbows.

9 . If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:

Hold the handle grips firmly and stay off the brakes.
Shift your weight toward the good wheel and brake normally.
Brake on the good wheel while immediately pulling off the road.

10 . The rules of the road as outlined in the California Vehicle Code:

Only apply to vehicles with both an operator and a passenger.
Apply to all two-wheeled vehicles.
Only apply to vehicles with four or more wheels.

11 . Of the following, which item will you not be asked to identify in a pre-trip inspection when taking the motorcycle skills test?

Kill switch
Brakes
Windshield wipers

12 . You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.
Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.
Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

13 . When changing lanes:

Your mirrors can adequately show you your surroundings.
Do a head check in addition to using your mirrors.
Activate your turn signal and immediately move to the right or left.

14 . When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.
The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.
Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

15 . This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.

16 . Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

Closer
Farther away
Larger
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17 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

Only next to your motorcycle.
Only behind your motorcycle.
The lane behind you and the lane next to you.

18 . When riding a motorcycle, your lane position:

Has little impact on whether or not other drivers can see you.
Is very important because it may affect whether or not other drivers can see you.
Cannot protect you from wind blasts from other vehicles.

19 . To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.
Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.
Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

20 . Blue traffic signs offer information on:

Motorist services.
Construction and maintenance.
Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations.

21 . If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

Listening for the other vehicle scraping against the pavement.
Noticing the other vehicle’s taillights bouncing up and down.
Looking at the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead and trying to determine if it is bouncing.

22 . If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.
Experience a more stable ride.
Unintentionally leave the road.

23 . To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.
Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding.
Wave your arms while riding.

24 . Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:

Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.
Is better than shifting before the curve.
Is the best way to control your speed.

25 . A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.
Stop.
Warning.

26 . Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white
Blue, black, gray, and purple
Orange, red, yellow, and green

27 . If your drive chain slips while you are riding, you should:

Continue riding normally.
Immediately pull off the road to fix the chain.
Remember to fix the chain on your next stop.

28 . 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.

29 . A motorcycle can have no more than:

Two wheels.
Three wheels.
Four wheels.

30 . A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering suddenly feels:

Heavy.
Loose.
Soft.