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1.Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.

Is acceptable all the time.

May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

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2.Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece

Leather

Denim

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3.If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

Avoid communicating with other drivers.

Adjust your speed accordingly.

Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.

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4.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How quickly the alcohol is consumed

How often the person consumes alcohol

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5.What does an integrated braking system do?

It links the front and rear brakes together when the rear brake is applied.

It knows when to brake automatically by understanding your riding habits.

It is connected to the gears and applies the brake when downshifting.

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6.Increase your following distance if:

It is raining.

There is light traffic.

It is sunny.

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7.When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.

Keep your head and eyes up.

Stay to the left side of the lane.

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8.A motorcycle’s brake light is _________ a passenger vehicle’s brake light.

More noticeable than

Just as noticeable as

Not as noticeable as

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9.What does this sign mean?

Stop.

Yield to other drivers.

A stop sign is ahead.

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10.A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right

The center

The left

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11.The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.

Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.

Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

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12.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At intersections

On the highway

On any road

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13.Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.

Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.

Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder

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14.When changing lanes, you should:

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.

Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.

Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder

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15.A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.

Allow them to get in front of you.

Make gestures at them.

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16.What does this sign mean?

Yield

Slow-moving vehicle

Railroad crossing

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17.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Turn your head and shoulders to improve your view.

Turn your shoulders, but not your head.

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18.Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

Closer

Farther away

Larger

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19.Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.

Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.

Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

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20.The formation you should take when riding in a group:

Is always single-file.

Depends on the situation.

Is always staggered.

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21.When being passed by another vehicle, you should travel in:

The left portion of the lane.

The center portion of the lane.

The right portion of the lane

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22.Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.

Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.

Make sure your bike is completely clean.

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23.What does this sign mean?

No left turn

No U-turn

No right turn

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24.When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.

Speed up.

Not change how you are riding.

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25.Hearing protection:

Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet.

Is only recommended for long trips.

Should be used on all rides.

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26.The risk of a head or neck injury is reduced:

By wearing a helmet.

By riding more slowly.

By reading the owner’s manual.

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27.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.

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28.Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:

Can cause the brakes to lock.

Is the best way to stop in an emergency.

Is the best way to slow down when the streets are wet.

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29.A motorcycle’s horn is ________ a passenger vehicle's horn.

Louder than

Quieter than

About as loud as

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30.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect you from:

Noise.

Dust.

Glare.

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31.When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used.

The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

Only the rear brake should be used.

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32.The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, Execute

Scan, Enter, Exit

Slow, Exceed, Error

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33.When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:

In the outside of the curve.

In the inside of the curve.

Where you can most safely handle road and traffic conditions.

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34.When changing lanes:

Your mirrors can adequately show you your surroundings.

Do a head check in addition to using your mirrors.

Activate your turn signal and immediately move to the right or left.

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35.You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.

Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.

Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

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36.When riding, you should wear:

Bright clothing.

Dark clothing.

Clothes that are uncomfortable.

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37.How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

Wait.

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

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38.During normal turns:

The motorcycle and rider should lean in the same direction.

The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.

The motorcycle should not lean.

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39.Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.

Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.

Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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40.A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.

Not ride without a back rest.

Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.

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41.Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.

Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.

No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

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42.To minimize the potential for fatigue, you should:

Turn on the radio.

Take frequent rest breaks.

Drink caffeine.

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43.When the lights on this sign are flashing, what should you do?

Stop and wait until the train passes.

Proceed with caution.

Turn around and find an alternate route.

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44.When traveling at night, it is:

Easier to judge distances than it is during the day.

About as easy to judge distances as it is during the day.

More difficult to judge distances than it is during the day.

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45.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A leather jacket.

A sweatshirt.

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4.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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7.When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

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9.What does this sign mean?

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