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1.Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement

Dry pavement

Lane markings

Snow

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2.The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.

Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.

Most accidents happen.

Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.

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3.When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

It increases your line of sight.

It decreases your line of sight.

It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.

It allows the other driver to speed up.

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4.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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5.To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes.

Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

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6.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Speed up.

Move onto the shoulder.

Allow the other driver to pass you.

Exit the roadway.

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7.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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8.To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

Dress warmly.

Limit the distance traveled in a day.

Take frequent rest breaks.

Take artificial stimulants.

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

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.

Only use the rear brake.

Use either brake, but use only one brake.

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10.How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare 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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11.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

Decrease your speed as much as possible.

Lean the motorcycle to one side.

Speed up, if possible.

Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.

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12.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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13.In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

Severe.

Up to a judge to decide.

Not too harsh.

Optional.

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14.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride slower than the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and the brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Pull in the clutch when turning.

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15.To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

Always press on the left handgrip.

Always press on the right handgrip.

Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

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16.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.

Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.

Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.

Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.

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17.Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

Are easy to get used to right away.

Make cars seem closer than they actually are.

Provide a narrow view of the road.

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

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18.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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19.When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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20.To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

Able to fasten securely.

Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.

Free of scratches.

Able to allow clear views to both sides.

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21.A motorcycle “fits” you if:

You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.

You are able to reach the controls by stretching.

The handlebars go over your head.

Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.

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22.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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23.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections

Parking lots

Highways

Residential areas

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24.When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.

Meets U.S. DOT standards.

Has survived a previous crash.

Provides hearing protection.

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25.After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

Always slow down.

Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.

Accelerate drastically.

Not worry about your speed.

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26.When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

Maintain a longer following distance.

Increase their speed.

Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

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27.You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.

About once every 10 rides.

Once a month.

Once a season.

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28.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Is less effective than goggles.

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29.Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

Making sure the headlight works.

Checking the oil level.

Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.

Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.

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30.When passing another vehicle:

You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.

You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.

You may exceed the speed limit.

You should pass on the shoulder.

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31.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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32.The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

About one-quarter

About one-half

About three-quarters

All the stopping power

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33.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Make sudden moves.

Move to the edge of the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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34.When applying the front brake, you should:

Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.

Grab at the brake with only two fingers.

Press down on the brake lever with your foot.

Stomp on the brake lever.

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35.When riding a motorcycle:

It is a good idea to drag your feet.

Your toes should be pointed downward.

You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.

You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.

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36.It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Passing another vehicle.

You will be slowing down suddenly.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals do not work

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37.A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell.

An impact-absorbing inner liner.

A chinstrap retention system.

Bright colors painted on the outside.

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38.When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:

Brakes.

Seat.

Suspension.

Brake light.

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39.When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.

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

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

Proceed through the intersection without stopping.

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

Eye contact

Using a turn signal

Following another vehicle

Nothing

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41.When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.

A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.

Parking meters.

Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

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42.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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43.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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44.You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet.

Face or eye protection.

Ear buds.

Protective clothing.

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45.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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4.The best way to stop quickly is to:

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5.To stop quickly, you should:

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6.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

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7.To increase your visibility, you should:

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8.To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

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

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10.How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

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11.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

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

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13.In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

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14.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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15.To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

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16.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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17.Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

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

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19.When riding, you should:

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