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1.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.

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2.When riding at night you should:

Increase your speed.

Decrease your following distance.

Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.

Wear tinted glasses

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3.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Speed up.

Get off the roadway.

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4.If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:

May be increased.

May be decreased.

Is not a concern.

Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle

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5.When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:

Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.

Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.

Never be concerned about your following distance.

Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.

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6.Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

Warning

Service

Regulatory

Speed limit

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7.When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.

Your arms.

The road in front of your motorcycle.

The side of the motorcycle.

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8.Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent

40 percent

60 percent

80 percent

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9.The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

Time.

Drinking coffee.

Exercising.

Taking a cold shower.

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10.When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.

Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.

Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.

Encourages other drivers to pass you.

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11.Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:

Seen by other motorists.

Faster than other vehicles.

On the side of the road.

In the left side of the lane.

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12.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Use only the front brake

Reduce your speed.

Use only the rear brake.

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13.Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

A leather jacket

Boots that go over the ankle

A baseball cap that fits snugly

Gloves

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14.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.

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

The brakes

The fasteners

The tires

The paint

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

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Help you avoid traffic signals.

Communicate your intentions to other road users.

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17.Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.

A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.

Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.

It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.

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18.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.

Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

Front tire will likely skid

Engine will make a loud noise.

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19.When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.

Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.

Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

The group should maintain a staggered riding formation

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20.A rectangular sign may be a:

School crossing sign.

Railroad crossing sign.

Stop sign.

Speed limit sign.

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21.Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night.

Be worn only during the day.

Not be worn.

Be worn day and night.

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22.How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

More often than the amount time spent looking ahead

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23.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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24.When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.

Avoid sudden moves.

Use both brakes.

Brake quickly.

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25.It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Switching into a neutral gear.

You will be slowing suddenly.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

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26.Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

Orange

Black

Brown

Deep blue

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27.The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

Has long, loose laces.

Has short heels.

Has tall heels.

Is always sneakers

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28.When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.

Stay on the outside of the lane.

Change your path as needed.

Use the shoulder.

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29.Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement

A driveway

Dry pavement

A parking lot

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30.When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?

When slowing down or stopping suddenly

When stopped at an intersection

When changing lanes

All of the above.

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31.To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

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32.It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

At night.

During the day.

At dusk.

All of the above.

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33.In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

One drink

Two drinks

Three drinks

Four drinks

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34.When selecting footwear, you should choose:

Shoes with long heels.

Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.

Shoes that cover your ankles.

Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.

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35.Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One

Two

Three

Four

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36.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.

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37.If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.

Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.

Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.

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38.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.

Only have one set of footrests.

Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.

Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

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39.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.

Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

Slowly inch across the tracks.

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40.When braking, you should:

Always use both brakes.

Only use the front brake.

Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.

Only use the rear brake.

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41.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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42.When carrying a passenger, you should:

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.

Ride as you would without a passenger.

Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.

Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.

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43.When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.

Stay toward the left side of your lane.

Look to your left frequently.

Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

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44.When braking, you should use:

The front brake only.

The rear brake only.

Both front and rear brakes.

Either the front or rear brake, but not both.

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45.The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.

Your right foot.

Your left hand.

Your left foot.

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4.If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:

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5.When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:

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7.When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

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8.Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

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9.The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

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