1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for:

Traffic approaching from behind.
Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them.
Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right.
All of the above.

4 . 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.

5 . When braking, you should:

Use the rear brake only.
Use the front brake only.
Use the emergency brake only.
Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

6 . 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.

7 . When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

8 . When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, a rider should:

Be aware of the vehicle's tip-over lines.
Place weight outside of the tip-over lines.
Ride on two wheels whenever possible.
Ride on one wheel whenever possible.

9 . When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
Snug.
Defect-free.
Attractive.

10 . When selecting pants to serve as protection while riding a motorcycle, you should look for:

Pants that look nice.
Pants that are darkly-colored.
Pants made of either leather or sturdy synthetic material.
Pants that are uncomfortable.

11 . 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.

12 . 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.

13 . 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.
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14 . This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

15 . Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure
Improper loading
Unsuitable accessories
Uneven road

16 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.
Tight and rough.

17 . When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride on the shoulder.

18 . Your normal searching routine should include:

Frequent head checks.
Frequent body checks.
Turning your entire body to look at your surroundings.
Keeping your eyes focussed only in front of you.

19 . Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
Is illegal.
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

20 . When a lead rider's right leg is extended, it means:

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

21 . 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.

22 . The two main types of helmets are:

Quarter and half-face helmets.
Quarter and full-face helmets.
Half and full-face helmets.
Three-quarter and full-face helmets.

23 . When choosing a lane position, you should consider:

Which lane position will allow you to ride the fastest.
How the lane position can affect your speed.
How you can prevent other drivers from sharing your lane.
How you can keep your intentions from other drivers.

24 . When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should:

Panic.
Deal with the hazards simultaneously.
Turn around and find another path to your destination.
Identify and separate the hazards.

25 . A motorcycle usually requires:

Less frequent attention than a car.
More frequent attention than a car.
A complete overhaul before every ride.
Special fuel to ensure smooth operation.