1 . When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

2 . A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.
A test of the turn signals.
A paint inspection.

3 . When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see:

The lane behind you and the lane next to you.
Only behind your motorcycle.
Only next to your motorcycle.
The front of your helmet.

4 . Locking your brakes can:

Be helpful in most situations.
Improve steering.
Cause control problems.

5 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

6 . Under normal conditions, maintaining a minimum following distance of _____ is recommended.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds

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 . When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

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

9 . To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
Sit so your arms hold up your body.
Keep your knees against the gas tank.

10 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
Wear shorts in warm weather.
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

11 . Riding gloves are often:

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

12 . Head checks should be done:

Only when changing lanes.
Only when turning.
Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.
Frequently as a part of your normal routine.

13 . This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.
Children are at play ahead.
There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.
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14 . This sign means:

Trucks only.
Trucks are entering the highway.
Upcoming hill.
Trucks have the right-of-way.

15 . Who is required to wear a helmet?

All operators
Operators under the age of 18
Operators who have had their license less than two years
No operator is required to wear a helmet.

16 . Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.
Have only a rear brake.
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

17 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.

18 . 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.

19 . If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.

20 . Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.
The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking.
The brake controls do not work in turns.

21 . You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Once a year.

22 . For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely.
Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.
Should only partially cover your arms and legs.
Should be made of wool.

23 . 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.

24 . Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
Help other drivers identify you.
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
Offer no protection.

25 . Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake.
The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.
Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful.