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1.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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2.Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely

Twice as likely

Three times as likely

Just as likely

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3.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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4.As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.

Sit as far forward as possible.

Maintain a large space between themselves and you

Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains

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5.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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6.In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

Traffic is light.

Traffic is heavy.

You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you

There is pleasant and clear weather.

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7.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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8.A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Is not recommended.

Is required.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

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9.Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

Red

Black

Silver

Blue

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10.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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11.A face shield should:

Allow a clear view to both sides.

Prevent air from passing through it.

Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.

Should not fasten too tightly.

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12.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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13.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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14.When changing lanes, you should:

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.

Signal and use your mirrors.

Turn your head and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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15.A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

Riding in the left portion of a lane.

Riding in the center portion of a lane.

Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.

Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.

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16.Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot

Look only at your mirrors

Rely on your peripheral vision.

Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

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17.Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

Two

Three

Four

Five

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18.Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Your motorcycle may stall.

You might go too fast.

Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears

The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.

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19.When passing another vehicle:

You may ride on the shoulder.

You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.

You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.

You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.

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20.If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:

In the left portion of the lane.

In the center portion of the lane.

In the right portion of the lane.

On the shoulder.

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21.A motorcycle needs:

Less frequent attention than a car.

More frequent attention than a car.

To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.

To be serviced only at a dealer.

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22.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.

Pack lighter items near the front

Try to not place items over the rear axle.

Place items behind the rear axle.

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23.A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Stop.

Go.

Stop, then go.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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

Switching into a neutral gear.

You will be slowing suddenly.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

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25.How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.

Continue using the rear brake.

Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.

With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.

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26.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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27.When riding, the best sitting position:

Requires your arms be used to hold you up.

Allows you to easily reach the controls.

Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.

Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.

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28.When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

Pairs.

Single-file.

Staggered.

Passing.

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

Adjust the shocks.

Adjust the handlebars.

Adjust the brakes.

Adjust the throttle.

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30.Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:

Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.

Allow their feet to breathe.

Have tall heels.

Are made of soft, flimsy material.

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31.Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.

The amount of tread on your tires.

The reflective quality of your tires.

The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

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32.A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Cannot tip over.

Can tip over if making a turn too fast.

Is designed to take corners at any speed

Should not be used for loading items.

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33.If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:

Decrease your usual following distance.

Increase your usual following distance.

Travel on the shoulder.

Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.

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34.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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35.Intersections are usually:

Safe since there is so much traffic there.

A dangerous spot for riders.

Difficult to figure out.

Safer than the open road.

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36.If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.

Apply the brakes.

Twist the throttle back and forth several times.

Not try to twist the throttle.

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37.Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?

Stay in your lane, as it is not your responsibility to be seen.

Change to a lane away from the entrance ramp, if possible.

Move to the shoulder.

Weave within your lane to be more obvious to the entering driver.

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38.Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather

Denim

Wool

Polyester

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39.Riding with a passenger:

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.

Is usually safe for beginning riders.

Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.

Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations

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40.When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:

The brakes make a loud squeaking noise

The brakes cause some friction with the steering.

Each brake can hold the motorcycle.

Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.

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41.A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Ignore them

Use your horn and make obscene gestures.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

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42.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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43.Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket

Boots

Gloves

A stocking cap

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44.If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.

Release the rear brake and down shift.

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

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2.Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

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

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4.As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

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

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6.In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

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7.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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8.A face shield:

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9.Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

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10.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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11.A face shield should:

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

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

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14.When changing lanes, you should:

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15.A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

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16.Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

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17.Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

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18.Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

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19.When passing another vehicle:

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21.A motorcycle needs:

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22.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

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23.A flashing yellow traffic light means:

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