1 . When a lead rider is extending their left arm and pointing downward, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.

2 . If wearing a jacket for protection while riding in hot weather, you should:

Take frequent breaks to cool off.
Remove the jacket to stay cool while in the sun.
Keep the jacket on to protect you from the heat.

3 . You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
You start to lose control in a curve.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.

4 . The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.
Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.
Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

5 . This sign means:

Watch for bicycles.
Bicycles not allowed.
Bicycle repair shop ahead.

6 . When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
Noise.

7 . If possible, do not ride directly next to another vehicle because:

Another driver may want to use your lane to pass.
You may be in the vehicle’s blind spot.
You may have access to escape routes.

8 . This sign means:

School crossing.
School zone.
Pedestrian crossing.

9 . Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

10 . 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.

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

Metal plates
Dry pavement
Manhole covers

12 . If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of your lane.
In the right portion of your lane.
In the center of your lane.

13 . A person of legal drinking age is considered legally intoxicated with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

.02 percent.
.08 percent.
.1 percent.
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14 . If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.
Carried on the gas tank in front of you.
Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

15 . To safely cross railroad 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.

16 . To improve your chances of being seen, you should:

Use your headlight only at night or when conditions reduce visibility.
Always use your headlight.
Add an orange tint to your headlight.

17 . As you consume more alcohol, your ability to safely ride:

Increases.
Stays the same.
Decreases.

18 . To help others see your motorcycle, you should:

Use your headlight.
Weave in your lane.
Maintain eye contact with other road users.

19 . This yellow signs means:

The road ahead has many curves.
There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
The road ahead may be slippery.

20 . When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.

21 . When a lead rider is bending their left arm at the elbow, pointing upward, and swinging their arm toward their helmet, it means:

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.

22 . When may a motorcyclist pass between two cars traveling in the same direction?

When traffic is moving slowly.
When there is an unobstructed lane between the two cars.
When traffic is stopped.

23 . It may be unsafe to ride alongside a vehicle in the lane next to you because:

The driver next to you may not be able to see you.
The vehicle will block your path of escape if a hazard should appear in your lane.
Both of the above.

24 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.

25 . Hearing protection is:

Not recommended.
Recommended only for long rides.
Recommended for all rides.