1 . The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

2 . A motorcycle passenger should:

Put their feet on the operator's footrests.
Sit sidesaddle.
Wear the same protective gear as the operator.
Make the operator sit closer to the handlebars than usual.

3 . When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
Increase your following distance.
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

4 . Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

5 . Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?

The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.
The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.
The helmet looks cool.

6 . When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Ten seconds.

7 . A motorcyclist should:

Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
Not worry about lane position.

8 . Hearing protection:

Is required.
Is not necessary when wearing a full-face helmet.
Is encouraged.
Prevents you from hearing necessary road noises, such as horns.

9 . Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps other drivers alert.

10 . When a lead rider extends their left arm straight out with their palm facing down before swinging their arm downward, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

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

Speed up.
Pull over.
Hazard in the roadway.
Slow down.

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

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

13 . What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
White letters or symbols on a blue background
White letters or symbols on a green background
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14 . When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.
The brake light.
The fluid levels.
The suspension.

15 . Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.
Made of wool.
Not pre-curved.
Unsafe for the rider.

16 . When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:

Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

17 . How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

Never
Occasionally
Frequently
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead

18 . When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

Perform one action, then the other.
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
Not perform either action.

19 . When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
That due to upcoming roadwork, detour to the right.
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
There is a crossroad to your right.

20 . A moped has an engine no larger than:

One-half horsepower.
Three-quarters horsepower.
One horsepower.
Two horsepower.

21 . This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Bicycle store.
Soft shoulders.

22 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index and middle fingers pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down.
Double-file formation.
Single-file formation.
Speed up.

23 . When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

24 . If being tailgated, you should:

Speed up.
Slow down, but not allow the other driver to pass.
Allow the other driver to pass.
Get off the roadway.

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

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