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1.When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.

In the center portion of the lane.

In the right portion of the lane.

On the shoulder.

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2.When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

Either the left or right portion of the lane

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3.Making eye contact with another driver:

Indicates that the driver sees you.

Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.

May make the driver mad.

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4.Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake

Using both brakes

Using the center lane

Maintaining or increasing your speed

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5.How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?

About 10 percent

About 25 percent

About 50 percent

About 70 percent

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6.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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7.When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.

A good leather jacket.

Sturdy boots.

A good understanding of motorcycle laws.

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8.Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed.

Only when there is a lot of traffic.

Any time you plan on changing lanes.

Only if it is dark outside.

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9.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

One

Three to four

Six

More than eight

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10.A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.

Will never happen.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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11.Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?

Arrange a safe ride home for them.

Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.

Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.

Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.

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

Orange

Black

Brown

Deep blue

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13.A shatter-resistant face shield:

Can protect a rider's face in a crash.

Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.

Does not offer as much protection as goggles.

Should not be used with a helmet.

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14.How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compared to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.

Cars need a little longer to stop.

Motorcycles need longer to stop.

Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

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15.If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your skills will not be affected.

Side effects may still remain.

You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

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16.Making eye contact with other drivers:

Means that they see you.

Guarantees that they will yield to you.

Doesn’t mean that they see you.

Is not worth the effort it takes.

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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.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

Dry pavement

Leaves

Gravel

Lane markings

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19.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road

A patch of leaves

An ice patch

Dry concrete

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20.A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it is certified by the DOT.

If it fits snugly.

If it is free of defects.

If it has cracks.

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21.Where is the gearshift lever located?

In front of the left footrest

In front of the right footrest

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

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22.Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

Fatigue.

Hypothermia.

Severe chills.

Hot flashes.

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23.When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

Speed up before downshifting safely.

Swerve to the left.

Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.

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24.If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.

Apply the brakes.

Twist the throttle back and forth several times.

Not try to twist the throttle.

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25.Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.

Is not allowed.

Should only be used at night.

Does not help you to be seen.

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26.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.

Look through the turn to where you want to go.

Turn your entire body to see through the turn.

Increase your speed before the turn.

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27.To help protect you, a jacket should:

Leave your arms exposed.

Fit loosely.

Be made of leather.

Not be worn in warm weather.

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

The brakes

The fasteners

The tires

The paint

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29.If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

The steering will feel heavy.

The steering will feel loose.

There will be no change in the steering.

The ride will feel too smooth.

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30.A rectangular sign may be a:

School crossing sign.

Railroad crossing sign.

Stop sign.

Speed limit sign.

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31.When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.

Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.

Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.

Pass in a staggered formation.

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32.When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.

In the sidecar.

Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

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33.When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.

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34.One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.

The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

Maintenance will be costly.

Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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35.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

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36.If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.

Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.

Effects from the alcohol may still remain.

You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

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37.If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane.

In the right portion of the lane.

In any portion of the lane.

On the shoulder.

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38.Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires

The amount of cushion your seat has

The shine of your paint

The wind direction

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39.If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:

Keep the front brake engaged.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.

Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

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40.To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have all of the following, except:

A seat large enough for two people.

A set of foot pegs for a passenger.

Properly adjusted lights, mirrors, and tires.

A small sign on the back stating that a passenger is riding.

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41.It is recommended that a motorcyclist:

Shift gears in a turn.

Shift gears before a turn.

Change power suddenly in a turn.

Ride the brake throughout the turn.

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42.Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.

Made of wool.

Not pre-curved.

Unsafe for the rider.

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43.The front brake is:

Safe, if used properly.

Safe, even if used improperly.

Only to be used if the rear brake fails.

Not to be used regularly.

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44.Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Avoid surface hazards.

Prevent access to an escape route.

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45.Crashes are more likely to occur among:

Experienced riders.

Beginning riders.

Those familiar with their motorcycle.

Those who have completed a safety course.

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1.When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride:

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2.When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

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3.Making eye contact with another driver:

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4.Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

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5.How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?

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6.When carrying a passenger, you should:

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7.When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

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8.Use a turn signal:

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9.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

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10.A driver making eye contact with you:

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11.Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?

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

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13.A shatter-resistant face shield:

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14.How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compared to the stopping distance for cars?

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15.If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

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16.Making eye contact with other drivers:

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

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18.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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19.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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20.A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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21.Where is the gearshift lever located?

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22.Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

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23.When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

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24.If the throttle is stuck, you should:

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25.Reflective material on your helmet:

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26.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

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