1 . When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Try to get onto the shoulder.

2 . An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Looks good.
Does not have a chin strap.
Protects the wearer's hearing.

3 . 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.

4 . Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.
Requires little traction.
Is a slow maneuver.
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

5 . You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

6 . When selecting footwear, you should choose:

Shoes with long heels.
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
Shoes that cover your ankles.
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.

7 . When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:

Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
Pull over to the shoulder.

8 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

9 . To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:

U.S. Department of Transportation.
Federal Trade Commission.
Federal Transportation Network.
National Association of Helmets.

10 . Your lane position should not:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Provide you with an escape route.
Welcome other drivers into your lane.

11 . This sign means:

Stop.
No U-turn.
Yield.
Do not enter.

12 . If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.
May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
May pass if you know the road ahead.
May pass, but only at night.

13 . When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.
In the sidecar.
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

14 . When slowing down or stopping, you must:

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

15 . Guide signs are _____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to operators.

Yellow
Red
Green
Pink

16 . Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader
The riders just behind the leader
The rider in back
The oldest rider
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17 . Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake
Using both brakes
Using the center lane
Maintaining or increasing your speed

18 . When riding in a staggered formation, the third rider in the group should ride _______ behind the leader.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

19 . The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:

Cover your arms and legs completely.
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.

20 . Convex mirrors make cars seem:

Larger.
Farther away.
Faster.
Narrower.

21 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.
Increase their following distance.
Maximize their headlight usage.
All of the above.

22 . When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to:

The other vehicle's extended mirrors.
Objects being thrown from the other vehicle.
Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle.
All of the above.

23 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

24 . This road sign means:

One-way road.
No right turn.
Exit.
Sharp right turn in the road ahead.

25 . What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

26 . A rider's lane position should:

Hide them from other drivers.
Change frequently to avoid monotony.
Protect them from the wind.
Allow them to surprise other drivers.

27 . Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

28 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system.
Clean and adjust your mirrors.
Clean your wheels.
Fill the gas tank.

29 . When riding, goggles:

Protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face.
Protect your face, but not your eyes.
Are not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses.
Are not effective in providing any protection.

30 . Where is the clutch lever usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest