1 . An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.

2 . When riding uphill on a three-wheeled motorcycle:

The front wheel may have decreased traction.
The front wheel may have increased traction.
The front wheel will have the same amount of traction as it usually does.
The rear wheels may leave the pavement.

3 . This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.
No traffic is allowed in this lane.
You have the right-of-way.
You must merge into this lane.

4 . Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

5 . How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Swerve from side to side in your lane.

6 . This sign means:

Railroad crossing.
One-way traffic.
Limited parking.
Playground ahead.

7 . 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.
Steer sharply in the direction opposite the sidecar.

8 . Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
You are passing someone who is in the street.

9 . The front brake is:

Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
Best when used by itself.
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
To be used with the rear brake.

10 . It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

11 . 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.
Pass at one time as a group.

12 . When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.
Ride faster than you usually would.
Avoid using your high beam headlight.

13 . As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.
Wearing bright clothing.
Following other vehicles closely.
Not using turn signals.
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14 . If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

Other drivers may not see you.
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
You may run off the road.

15 . When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
Assume the driver sees you.
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

16 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift up through the gears.
Shift down through the gears.
Shift into neutral.
Never change gears.

17 . When holding the right handgrip, you should:

Keep your hand and wrist loose.
Prepare to use too much throttle.
Start with your right wrist up.
Start with your right wrist down.

18 . You should use your low beam headlight:

When riding in fog.
When following another vehicle.
When approaching an oncoming vehicle.
All of the above.

19 . Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Come to a complete stop.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.

20 . When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
Slowly inch across the tracks.

21 . A face shield should:

Allow a clear view to both sides.
Prevent air from passing through it.
Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.
Should not fasten too tightly.

22 . Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

Front and emergency
Rear and emergency
Front and rear
Only a front brake

23 . What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain
Loosening the chain
Using the throttle more
Applying the rear brake

24 . Before every ride, you should:

Make sure the clutch feels loose and free.
Wash your helmet.
Adjust the mirror to see the edge of your helmet.
Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

25 . If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.