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1.When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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2.When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.

Keep your head and eyes up.

Move to the edge of the roadway.

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3.When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror.

To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror.

To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window.

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4.How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

They provide a more narrow view of the road.

They provide a wider view of the road.

They provide a better view of the road.

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5.A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

The right

The center

The left

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6.When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

Most people don’t use their side mirrors as often as they use their rearview mirror.

The wind may prevent the use of a side mirror.

Side mirrors should not be used by motorists.

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7.The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.

Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.

Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

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8.If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.

Carried on the gas tank in front of you.

Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

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9.Under normal riding conditions, one of the best ways to help others see your motorcycle is:

To flash your lights.

To keep your high beam headlight turned on.

To ensure that your motorcycle is painted a dark color.

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10.The key to making a quick turn is to:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.

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11.Noise created by wind:

Is easy to get used to.

May cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is never a danger.

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12.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always wear a jacket.

Only wear a jacket at night.

Only wear a jacket if it is cold outside.

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13.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How quickly the alcohol is consumed

How often the person consumes alcohol

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14.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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15.Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Get off the roadway.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Ride faster.

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16.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At intersections

On the highway

On any road

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17.A motorcycle’s horn is ________ a passenger vehicle's horn.

Louder than

Quieter than

About as loud as

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18.Increase your following distance if:

It is raining.

There is light traffic.

It is sunny.

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19.Making eye contact with another driver:

Means that they see you.

Doesn’t mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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20.Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

Closer

Farther away

Larger

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21.When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.

Fit snugly.

Be uncomfortable.

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22.If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

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23.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.

You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.

You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

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24.If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

Continue to use the mechanical turn signals.

Honk their horn to inform other drivers of any upcoming turns.

Use hand signals.

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25.When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:

In the outside of the curve.

In the inside of the curve.

Where you can most safely handle road and traffic conditions.

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26.In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.

Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.

Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

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27.Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

A gravel road

A paved driveway

Dry pavement

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28.Eye protection:

Is not necessary if your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.

Is only necessary when riding in bad weather.

Should allow the rider a clear view to either side.

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29.If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:

Continue to apply the front brake.

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.

Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

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30.When riding at night, you should:

Increase your speed.

Increase your following distance.

Decrease your following distance.

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31.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.

Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.

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32.Footrests:

May be shared by the driver and passenger

Are required for the driver and passenger

Are not required

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33.What does this sign mean?

No left turn

No U-turn

No right turn

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34.Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.

Provide a wide view of the road behind you.

Are illegal.

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35.What does this sign mean?

Vehicles will be entering the roadway.

Signal ahead.

Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

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36.When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured on a sissy bar.

Secured as high as possible.

Secured as low as possible.

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37.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be:

In the front.

Just behind the lead rider.

In the rear.

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38.When passing a row of parked cars, you should:

Ride on the left side of the lane.

Ride wherever you are most comfortable.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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39.Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.

Closed.

Covered.

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40.Since most crashes happen in daylight, you:

Do not need to wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.

Should wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.

Should wear dark clothing during the day.

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41.When traveling at night, you should:

Ride as fast as you would if riding during the day.

Ride more slowly than you would if riding during the day.

Ride faster than you would if riding during the day.

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42.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Release the front brake immediately, then re-apply the brake.

Release the front brake immediately and only use the rear brake.

Keep the front wheel locked until you come to a stop.

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43.What does this sign mean?

Railroad crossing ahead

Yield

Reduce speed

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44.Part of your normal scanning routine while riding should include:

Constantly looking in the rearview mirror.

Frequent rearview mirror checks.

Not using the rearview mirror.

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45.Blind spots on motorcycles:

Are nothing to worry about.

Should be consistently checked by riders.

Don't exist if the motorcycle has a rearview mirror.

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1.When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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2.When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

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3.When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

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4.How do convex mirrors differ from regular mirrors?

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5.A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?

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6.When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?

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7.The best lane position for a motorcycle:

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8.If you must transport a load, it should be:

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9.Under normal riding conditions, one of the best ways to help others see your motorcycle is:

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10.The key to making a quick turn is to:

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11.Noise created by wind:

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12.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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13.Which of the following is not a factor in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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14.When stopping, you should:

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15.Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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16.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

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17.A motorcycle’s horn is ________ a passenger vehicle's horn.

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18.Increase your following distance if:

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19.Making eye contact with another driver:

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20.Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

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21.When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

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22.If you must stop quickly, you should:

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25.When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:

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