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1.Improper braking:

Usually has no consequences.

Is a significant contributing factor to many motorcycle crashes.

Should not be a concern, since the motorcycle has two brakes.

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2.A difference between googles and a windshield is:

Goggles will protect you from the wind, but a windshield won’t.

A windshield will protect you from the wind, but goggles won't.

A windshield will keep your eyes from watering better than goggles.

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3.The gearshift is located:

By the left footrest.

By the right footrest.

By the right handle grip.

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4.When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

Focus only on what is in front of you.

Focus only on what is behind you.

Know what’s happening both in front of and behind you.

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5.Pick a lane position that:

Helps you avoid road hazards.

Hides you from other road users.

Places you directly next to another vehicle.

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6.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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7.If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

Load the bags as evenly as possible.

Unevenly distribute weight into the saddlebags.

Place as much weight as possible into one saddlebag.

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8.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Protects your face, but not your eyes.

Protects your eyes, but not your whole face.

Helps protect your whole face.

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9.When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle responds to directional changes:

More slowly than usual.

More quickly than usual.

Normally.

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10.It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain.

Pavement will be especially slippery.

Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather.

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11.Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.

Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

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12.__________ can be a cause of collisions involving motorcycles.

Tailgating

Inappropriately sounding a horn

Communicating with other drivers

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13.If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.

A short-sleeved shirt.

Darkly-colored clothing.

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14.You should conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Every week.

Once a month.

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15.What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

Appearance

Protection

Price

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16.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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17.Locking your brakes can:

Be helpful in most situations.

Improve steering.

Cause control problems.

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

Provide you with an escape route.

Help you receive wind blasts.

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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

Increase your ability to be seen.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Invite other road users into your lane.

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20.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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21.When being passed from behind, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

Right

Center

Left

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22.How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before the drinker's riding ability is affected?

One

Two

Three

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23.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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24.How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

In a staggered formation

In pairs

One at a time

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25.The best way to avoid fatigue when riding your motorcycle on a long trip is to:

Take frequent breaks to rest.

Ride as fast as possible.

Take artificial stimulants.

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26.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.

Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

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27.You should pick a lane position that:

Best increases your visibility and allows for a safe cushion of space.

You like, without regard to others.

Gets you close to other vehicles.

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28.Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.

Do not have blind spots because a motorcycle is usually smaller than a car

Are not required.

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29.Hearing protection is:

Not recommended.

Recommended only for long rides.

Recommended for all rides.

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30.There is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic:

On the highway.

At intersections.

On rural roads.

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

Allow them to pass.

Speed up.

Not change how you are riding.

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32.Motorcycles:

Need less room to stop than other larger vehicles.

Need as much room to stop as other larger vehicles.

Can stop instantly.

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33.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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34.When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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35.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

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36.Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.

Stay loose when released.

Snap back when released.

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37.When riding at night:

Only ride in the left portion of the lane to better see around other vehicles ahead.

Ride closely to the vehicle in front of you to most effectively use their headlights.

Reduce your speed to increase your chances of avoiding an unexpected hazard.

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38.When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.

Often balance out.

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

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39.When you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Perform both actions at the same time.

Only brake.

Perform one action, then the other.

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40.When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

First gear.

Neutral.

Third gear.

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41.When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.

Hanging loosely.

On the footrests.

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42.What does this sign mean?

Signal ahead

Crossroad ahead

Divided roadway ahead

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43.Having only one alcoholic drink before riding:

Will not lead to a DUI conviction.

Will never affect your riding skills.

Can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

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44.If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.

Experience a more stable ride.

Unintentionally leave the road.

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45.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.

You heard a loud noise.

A discharge of air can be seen.

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4.When riding a motorcycle, it is important to:

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5.Pick a lane position that:

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6.During normal turns:

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7.If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

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8.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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13.If riding during the day, you should wear:

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16.When stopping, you should:

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17.Locking your brakes can:

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

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