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

Dry pavement
Wet leaves
Loose gravel
An ice patch

2 . When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.
Reduce their speed.
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
Sit up as high as possible.

3 . If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
Only use the rear brake.

4 . When carrying a passenger, you should:

Sit farther forward than you usually do.
Sit farther back than you usually do.
Sit in your usual comfortable position.
Sit anywhere.

5 . Taking a turn too fast:

Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.

6 . This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.
Double curve.
Winding road.
Pavement ends.

7 . It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to:

Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside.
Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit.
Weave between all three lane positions while taking a curve.
Start on the inside of the curve and stay there until you exit.

8 . Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
Allow their feet to breathe.
Have tall heels.
Are made of soft, flimsy material.

9 . In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks

10 . If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.
Apply the brakes.
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
Not try to twist the throttle.

11 . Passengers should:

Lean with the operator.
Never come into contact with the operator.
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
Hold onto their seat.

12 . When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

13 . To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material.
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
Cover the ankle and provide support.
Have tall heels.
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14 . Snow and ice melt:

Only when directly hit by sunshine.
At the same rate on all road surfaces.
Most quickly on overpasses and bridges.
Faster on some sections of the road than on others.

15 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

16 . This sign means:

Watch for drunk drivers.
Curves ahead.
Slippery when wet.
Apply your brakes quickly.

17 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane.
They may leave the road.
They may brake too hard and skid.
All of the above.

18 . This sign means:

There is a detour ahead.
You must stop for flaggers.
The road ahead is closed to traffic.
The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

19 . Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

20 . Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn.
Flash your lights.
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
Move into another lane, if necessary.

21 . Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road
A patch of leaves
An ice patch
Dry concrete

22 . A motorcyclist's cushion of space:

Should always stay the same.
Should vary according to riding conditions.
Is not necessary in most situations.
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.

23 . 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.

24 . When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
Signal and use your mirrors.
Turn your head and change lanes.
Signal and change lanes.

25 . When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.
Only the rear brake.
Both brakes.
Either brake, but never both at the same time.