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1.Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.

Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.

Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

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2.To reduce the chances of a collision, you should:

Wear bright or reflective clothing.

Change lanes frequently.

Focus only on your riding, not on your surroundings.

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3.When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

Create an angle with the curb that is between 45 and 90 degrees.

Be parked without a wheel or fender touching the curb.

Be parked parallel to the curb.

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4.When changing lanes, you should:

Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder.

Use your mirrors. You do not need to look over your shoulder unless you notice something unusual.

Either use your mirrors or look over your shoulder.

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5.A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.

Takes about an hour.

Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

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6.Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

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7.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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8.How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

In a staggered formation

In pairs

One at a time

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9.There may be less traction available for braking when:

A motorcycle is leaning.

A motorcycle is straight up and down.

A motorcycle is on dry pavement.

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10.When riding ________, you are facing the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles.

On the expressway

Near an intersection

In a group

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11.Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:

Can cause the brakes to lock.

Is the best way to stop in an emergency.

Is the best way to slow down when the streets are wet.

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12.A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.

Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.

Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

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13.When traveling in a group, riders should generally be:

In a single-file formation.

Paired up.

In a staggered formation.

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14.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position.

The right position.

There is no single best lane position.

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15.When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.

Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.

Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.

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16.If traveling with a load, the load should be:

Secured as low as possible.

Secured as high as possible.

Attached to a sissy bar.

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17.Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

You have space to maneuver.

You have limited escape route options.

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18.Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.

Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.

No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

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19.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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20.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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21.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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22.What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

Slow down

Accelerate

Make sudden moves

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23.A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.

Allow them to get in front of you.

Make gestures at them.

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24.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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25.If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:

Assume all controls are in the same location as they are on your motorcycle.

Immediately take it out on the highway.

Get familiar with it in a controlled area.

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

On the left side of the lane.

In a position that allows you to most effectively see and be seen.

In the center of the lane.

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

On the left side of the lane.

In a position that allows you to most effectively see and be seen.

In the center of the lane.

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28.To be effective, eye or face shield protection must:

Fasten securely.

Restrict your vision to the sides so you can focus on the road ahead.

Not allow eyeglasses or sunglasses to be worn.

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29.The front brake supplies about how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About one-quarter

About one-half

About three-quarters

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30.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.

Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.

Should be avoided at all times.

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31.If a motorcycle is towing a trailer, the motorcyclist's following distance should:

Increase.

Decrease.

Be the same as it normally would be.

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32.When it starts raining, it is best to:

Get off the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

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33.Under normal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a following distance of at least:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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34.As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:

Need to shift up through the gears.

Need to shift down through the gears.

Need to put the motorcycle into neutral.

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35.Motorcycles pulling trailers:

Are not allowed in carpool lanes.

Can travel in any lane on a highway.

Must travel no faster than 25 mph.

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36.The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:

Use your headlight.

Maintain eye contact.

Wave at drivers.

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

First gear.

Neutral.

Third gear.

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38.What does this sign mean?

Yield

Slow-moving vehicle

Railroad crossing

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39.A motorized scooter can:

Only be operated during the day.

Be operated without a driver license.

Be operated with any class of driver license.

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

Closer

Farther away

Larger

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42.When being passed, moving to the part of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be farther away from the passing vehicle.

Is not recommended because it invites the other driver to move back into your lane too early.

Is not encouraged or discouraged as it has no impact on safety.

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43.What does an integrated braking system do?

It links the front and rear brakes together when the rear brake is applied.

It knows when to brake automatically by understanding your riding habits.

It is connected to the gears and applies the brake when downshifting.

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44.By law, motorcycle helmets must be:

U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant.

Free of stickers or other artwork.

A dark color that does not create a glare.

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45.Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics

Surrounding traffic

Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

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3.When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

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4.When changing lanes, you should:

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5.A pre-ride inspection:

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6.Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

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8.How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

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9.There may be less traction available for braking when:

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14.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

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15.When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

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