1 . All of the following are required equipment for a motorcycle, except:

At least one rearview mirror.
A horn.
A yellow stop light.

2 . On a motorcycle:

Both the front and rear brakes provide equal stopping power.
The front brake has more stopping power than the rear brake.
The rear brake has more stopping power than the front brake.

3 . When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle responds to directional changes:

More slowly than usual.
More quickly than usual.
Normally.

4 . When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.
Ride on the right side of your lane.
Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

5 . Under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

6 . You can increase your chances of being seen at an intersection by:

Riding with your headlight on.
Wearing darkly clothing.
Waving your arms.

7 . An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
Improper tire inflation.

8 . It may be unsafe to ride alongside a vehicle in the lane next to you because:

The driver next to you may not be able to see you.
The vehicle will block your path of escape if a hazard should appear in your lane.
Both of the above.

9 . This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.

10 . What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

Appearance
Protection
Price

11 . Helmets are required for:

All motorcycle operators.
Motorcycle operators under the age of 18.
Motorcycle operators who have held their license for less than two years.

12 . In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.
Assume they will be safe.
Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

13 . Riders who are above the legal drinking age with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ are considered legally intoxicated.

0.04 percent
0.08 percent
0.12 percent
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14 . This sign means:

Winding road ahead.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.

15 . This sign means:

Slow down; curving road ahead.
Slow down and do not use your brakes.
Slow down; slippery when wet.

16 . __________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

Tailgating
Inappropriately sounding a horn
Communicating with other drivers

17 . To increase your chances of being seen by other road users, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing.
Wear dark clothing.
Follow other vehicles closely.

18 . To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift.
Place your foot over the shift lever and push.
Use your thumb to move the lever.

19 . To control a motorcycle well, you should:

Use your arms to hold yourself up.
Keep your knees against the gas tank.
Sit so your arms are straight when reaching for the handlebars.

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

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

21 . Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics
Surrounding traffic
Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

22 . When riding three-wheeled motorcycles in a group, you should travel in:

A staggered formation.
A single-file formation.
The left portion of the lane.

23 . When cars are merging from an entrance ramp:

A motorcyclist should assume the entering drivers see them.
A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them.
A motorcyclist should stop.

24 . This sign means:

You should stop for other traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should allow additional space for drivers to merge safely into the flow of traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right.

25 . Who should carry passengers while riding?

New riders
Experienced riders
Inexperienced riders