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1.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Protects more than just your eyes.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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2.When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.

Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.

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3.When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:

In pairs.

In a staggered formation.

In a single-file line.

In a passing formation.

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4.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake first.

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use both brakes simultaneously.

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5.Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

It takes up minimal space on the highway.

The group is easy to see.

The group is unlikely to be split up.

The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.

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6.Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

One

Two

Three

Four

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7.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Are caused by worn tires.

Happen in the dark.

Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

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

A gravel road

Dry pavement

Mud

Lane markings

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9.For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely.

Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.

Should only partially cover your arms and legs.

Should be made of wool.

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10.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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11.If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.

It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.

You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

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12.Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

Taking the turn too fast.

Lanes that are too narrow.

Not knowing how to steer.

Lanes that are too wide.

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13.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blind spots.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Go faster.

Set up for turns.

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

Jacket

Boots

Gloves

Sandals

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15.Under normal circumstances, maintain a following distance of at least:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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16.If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.

Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.

Push their bike over.

Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

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17.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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18.To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.

Looks sturdy.

Is inexpensive.

Is in your favorite color.

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19.Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:

The owner’s manual.

A book about motorcycles.

A former owner.

Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.

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20.When riding at night you should:

Increase your speed.

Decrease your following distance.

Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.

Wear tinted glasses.

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21.When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.

Increase your following distance.

Ride faster than you usually would.

Avoid using your high beam headlight.

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22.When you are being passed from behind, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Ride in any portion of the lane.

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23.Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements

Taking artificial stimulants

Limiting the distance ridden in one day

Taking frequent breaks

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24.When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder.

Use the left portion of your lane.

Use the center portion of your lane.

Use the right portion of your lane.

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25.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Does not protect your face as effectively as goggles.

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26.When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.

You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.

The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.

You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

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27.When braking, you should use:

Only the front brake.

Only the rear brake.

Both brakes.

Either brake, but never both at the same time.

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28.Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using the front brake, then the rear brake.

Using the rear brake, then the front brake.

Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.

Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.

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29.How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

More often than the amount time spent looking ahead

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30.To swerve, you should:

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Shift your weight quickly.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

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31.To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

Free of scratches.

Resistant to penetration.

Able to fasten securely.

Airtight.

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32.Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather.

Made of wool.

Not pre-curved.

Unsafe for the rider.

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33.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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34.Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.

They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.

Other drivers are often confused.

They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.

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35.To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

Adjust the shocks.

Adjust the handlebars.

Adjust the brakes.

Adjust the throttle.

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36.How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

Ride in the middle of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Swerve from side to side in your lane.

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37.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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38.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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39.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

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40.Where is the throttle usually located?

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

On the left handle grip

On the right handle grip

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41.When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.

You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.

You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.

Following distance really doesn’t matter.

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42.When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.

There is more traction available for stopping.

Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.

Stopping should never be attempted.

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43.An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.

A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.

Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.

It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.

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44.Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

Body weight

How quickly the alcohol was consumed

How often alcohol is consumed

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45.When braking, you should:

First apply the front brake, then the rear.

First apply the rear brake, then the front.

Use both brakes at the same time.

Use brakes in any order.

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5.Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

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6.Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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7.More than half of all crashes:

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9.For the best protection, jackets and pants:

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