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1.When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.

They will get lost if they are leading.

They may slow the group down as the leaders.

They will ride too fast in any other position.

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2.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

AAP

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3.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Allow you to set up for turns.

Allow an escape route.

Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.

Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.

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4.Where is the throttle usually located?

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

On the left handle grip

On the right handle grip

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5.A motorcyclist should:

Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.

Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.

Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.

Not worry about lane position.

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6.Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.

If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.

It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.

Others can't see your load if it is low.

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7.Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should be avoided because they will distract you.

Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.

Are only recommended in bad weather.

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8.If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.

Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.

Speed up to accommodate the one rider.

Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.

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9.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.

Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.

You cannot stop.

Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.

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10.A car and a motorcycle:

May share a lane.

May share a lane, but only in congested traffic.

May share lanes on weekends.

Should not share a lane.

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11.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

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12.What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip

An oily or greasy strip

Lane markings

Ice

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13.Combining alcohol and over-the-counter drugs:

Can be dangerous.

Causes the side effects of both substances to cancel out.

Will not affect your riding abilities.

Is encouraged.

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14.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.

A general book about motorcycles.

Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

A television show about motorcycle riding.

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15.When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.

Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

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16.Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:

The spokes.

The tire tread.

The lights.

The seat fabric.

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17.When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

The left portion

The center portion

The right portion

The shoulder

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18.When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.

Reduce their speed.

Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.

Sit up as high as possible.

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19.When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.

It may take more time to accelerate and stop.

It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.

It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

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20.A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.

Two times

Three times

Six times

20 times

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21.Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.

Is usually safe for beginning riders.

Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.

Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.

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22.The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:

Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.

Wear shorts.

Wear sneakers.

Wear goggles.

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23.It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.

Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.

Not ride at night.

Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

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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.

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25.If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them.

Alert the local police.

Ride on the shoulder of the road.

Allow them to pass.

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26.Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.

The amount of tread on your tires.

The reflective quality of your tires.

The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

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27.When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.

Stay close together to make the group easier to see.

Separate occasionally.

Ride in pairs.

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28.A motorcycle is not as wide as a car:

But still needs a full lane width to operate safely.

And can share a lane with a car for short distances.

And is required to share a lane with a car if traffic is congested.

And can ride on the shoulder if the traffic lanes are crowded.

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29.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Protects more than just your eyes.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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30.The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Use your horn and make obscene gestures.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Come to a complete stop.

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31.To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.

Looks sturdy.

Is inexpensive.

Is in your favorite color.

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32.Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.

Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually larger than a car’s headlights.

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33.Impairment from alcohol:

Begins with the first drink.

Begins at about half of the legal limit.

Occurs at the legal limit.

Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.

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34.If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.

Accelerate.

Pull over to the side of the road.

Slow down.

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35.Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.

Practice riding on an empty road.

Flash your lights so others can see you.

Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

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36.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Swerve around the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

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37.When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Increase your following distance.

Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

Ride more slowly than you would normally.

Start slowing earlier than you would normally.

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38.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

Quickly brake.

Close the throttle to slow down.

Accelerate quickly.

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39.Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing

Using their headlight at all times

Using their turn signals

Waving at other drivers

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40.In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it.

Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.

Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.

Never use the center lane position.

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41.Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?

The brakes

The fasteners

The tires

The paint

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42.If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.

Use the brakes immediately.

Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.

Downshift.

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43.When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.

Speed up.

Swerve quickly.

Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

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44.Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn.

Flash your lights.

Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.

Move into another lane, if necessary.

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45.The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

10 percent

25 percent

50 percent

75 percent

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4.Where is the throttle usually located?

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5.A motorcyclist should:

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6.Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

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