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1.Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

Jacket

Boots

Gloves

Sandals

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2.The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

Has long, loose laces.

Has short heels.

Has tall heels.

Is always sneakers.

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3.When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:

The helmet is DOT-compliant.

The helmet looks nice.

The helmet fits snugly.

The helmet does not have any defects.

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4.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.

Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.

You cannot stop.

Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.

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5.When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

Use a tire gauge.

It is best to squeeze the tire.

Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

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6.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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7.If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.

Accelerate.

Pull over to the side of the road.

Slow down.

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8.Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.

When you want to look at the scenery.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

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9.When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.

Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.

Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.

Pass in a staggered formation.

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10.During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.

Headlight and taillight.

Turn signals.

Reflectors.

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11.When should the front brake be used?

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping

Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads

Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency

Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

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12.When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.

Hold onto the seat.

Put their feet on the muffler.

Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

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13.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road

A strip of oil in the center of a lane

Mud on pavement

Dry pavement

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14.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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15.If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:

Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.

Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.

Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.

Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.

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16.When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Much less distance to stop than cars.

Less distance to stop than cars.

As much distance to stop as cars.

More distance to stop than cars.

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17.Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

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18.The best lane position is:

The one that lets you travel the fastest.

The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.

The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.

The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.

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19.To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

Stay in your lane.

Merge into the next lane, if possible.

Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.

Ride on the far left shoulder.

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20.A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

A single-file formation.

A staggered formation.

Pairs.

A pyramid formation.

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21.When it is raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

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22.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.

A general book about motorcycles.

Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

A television show about motorcycle riding.

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23.Where is the front brake lever usually located?

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

By the left foot peg

By the right foot peg

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24.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

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25.When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.

Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.

Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.

Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.

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26.When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?

The left

The center

The right

It doesn’t matter.

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27.If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

Ride down the center of the lane.

Increase your speed.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Pull onto the shoulder of the road.

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

In the front of the group.

Just behind the lead rider.

At the back of the group.

Anywhere within the group.

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29.When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:

The helmet is DOT-compliant.

The helmet looks nice.

The helmet fits snugly.

The helmet does not have any defects.

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30.When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane.

In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.

In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.

As close to the car as possible.

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31.Under normal road and traffic conditions, it is recommended that a rider maintains a minimum ______ following distance.

One-second

Two-second

Three-second

Four-second

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32.Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

A gravel road

Dry pavement

Mud

Lane markings

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

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.

Tailgate other drivers.

Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.

Not use a headlight during the day.

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34.Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing.

Wear darkly-clothing.

Ride without your headlight.

Ride in a weaving pattern.

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35.When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

On the motorcycle seat.

In the sidecar.

Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

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36.Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

Farther away, more slowly

Farther away, faster

Closer, more slowly

Closer, faster

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37.How is the accelerator controlled?

With the right hand

With the left hand

With the right foot

With the left foot

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38.Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually larger than a car’s headlights.

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39.When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.

Reduce their speed.

Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.

Sit up as high as possible.

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40.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.

Can allow the rider to engine brake.

Is illegal.

Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

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41.When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.

Stay close together to make the group easier to see.

Separate occasionally.

Ride in pairs.

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42.What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?

Increase your speed before entering the turn.

Keep the motorcycle from leaning.

Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.

Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.

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43.Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?

Darkly-colored clothes

Clothes made from synthetic materials

Reflective clothes

A leather jacket

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44.Signals on a motorcycle:

Are not very important.

Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.

Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.

Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.

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45.Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

Using only the front brake

Using both brakes

Using the center lane

Maintaining or increasing your speed

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Motorcycle Test 9

1.Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

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2.The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

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3.When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:

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4.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

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5.When checking tire pressure:

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

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7.If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

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8.Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

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9.When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

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10.During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

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11.When should the front brake be used?

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12.When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

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13.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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14.On a motorcycle, a horn:

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15.If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:

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16.When in traffic, motorcycles need:

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17.Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

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18.The best lane position is:

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19.To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

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20.A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

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21.When it is raining, it is usually best to:

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23.Where is the front brake lever usually located?

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24.Riding at night:

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