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1.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.

Slowly sneak up to the intersection.

Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.

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2.When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:

Do not need to use a turn signal.

Should still use a turn signal.

Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.

Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.

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3.On a motorcycle, a horn:

Is useless.

Usually cannot be heard by others.

Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.

Should not be used.

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4.The gearshift lever is operated by:

Your right hand.

Your right foot.

Your left hand.

Your left foot.

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5.______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact

Using a turn signal

Following another vehicle

Nothing

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6.A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.

Boots with tall heels.

Leather gloves.

Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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7.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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8.Your lane position should:

Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Be close to the road signs.

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9.Goggles can:

Protect your eyes and your face.

Protect your face but not your eyes.

Protect your eyes, but not your face.

Not protect your face or eyes.

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10.Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.

Allow their feet to breathe.

Have tall heels.

Are made of soft, flimsy material.

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11.When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes.

Not use any brakes, but downshift.

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12.Hearing protection is:

Not needed if you wear a helmet.

Needed in addition to a helmet.

Only needed on windy days.

Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.

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13.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.

Headlight glare.

Noise.

Sunshine.

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14.To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day.

Wear dark clothes.

Keep your headlight on at all times.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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15.As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.

Wearing bright clothing.

Following other vehicles closely.

Not using turn signals.

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16.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

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17.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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18.Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.

Acceleration.

Upshifting.

Coasting.

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19.When riding with a passenger, you should:

Assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.

Not assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.

Not let them ask questions.

Not bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.

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20.Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly.

Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.

Use their high beam whenever possible.

Tailgate other vehicles.

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21.From ahead or behind, a motorcycle’s outline is _______ a car's.

Much larger than

Much smaller than

About the same as

A little larger than

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22.When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.

Use only the front brake.

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23.To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:

Sit with their arms fully extended.

Use their arms to hold their body up.

Keep their knees away from the gas tank.

Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.

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24.You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Once a year.

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25.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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26.Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather

Denim

Polyester

Wool

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27.At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day

Once a week

Once a year

Before every ride

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28.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

On short trips.

On long trips.

After at least an hour of riding.

After more than 8 hours of riding.

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29.Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?

Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.

Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.

Move to the shoulder.

Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.

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30.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.

Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.

Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.

Ride on the shoulder.

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31.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Use only your mirrors.

Only move your eyes, not your head.

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32.When changing lanes:

There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.

Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.

You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

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33.If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

Decrease your usual following distance.

Increase your usual following distance.

Travel on the shoulder.

Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.

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34.As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.

Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.

Can apply the rear brake harder.

Lose traction.

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35.The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:

No more than 15 minutes.

About an hour.

About two hours.

More than six hours.

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36.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections

On highways

On rural roads

In parking lots

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37.When passing another vehicle:

You may ride on the shoulder.

You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.

You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.

You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.

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38.Riding alongside another rider:

Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.

Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.

Allows you to communicate with one another.

Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.

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39.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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40.More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night.

Are caused by bald tires.

Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

Involve inexperienced riders.

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41.When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Extended mirrors.

Objects being thrown from other vehicles.

Blasts of wind.

Headlights.

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42.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.

The horn may go off.

Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.

Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

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43.When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Staggered

Single-file

Paired up

Riding three across a lane

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44.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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45.A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Once a season.

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4.The gearshift lever is operated by:

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5.______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

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6.A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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

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8.Your lane position should:

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9.Goggles can:

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