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1.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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2.Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

Fatigue.

Hypothermia.

Severe chills.

Hot flashes.

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3.When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.

Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.

Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

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4.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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5.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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6.If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:

Brake suddenly.

Steer in a weaving pattern.

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves

Move to the leftmost portion of the lane

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7.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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8.Where should a load be placed?

As low as possible

As high as possible

Behind the rear axle

On one side of the motorcycle

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9.The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.

Read books on motorcycle safety.

Ask others about how to ride more safely.

Watch training videos.

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10.When deciding on a lane position, you should:

Always ride in the center portion of the lane.

Always ride in the left portion of the lane.

Always ride in the right portion of the lane.

Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.

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11.As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

Use more rear brake pressure.

Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.

Try to lock the front tire.

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12.When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

Ride in a staggered formation

Ride in a single-file formation.

Ride in a side-by-side formation.

Use both lanes if possible.

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13.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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14.If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Choose to either brake or swerve.

Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.

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15.On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.

Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

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16.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Come to a complete stop.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

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17.When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.

It may take more time to accelerate and stop.

It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.

It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

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18.A used helmet with visible cracks:

Is acceptable.

Will likely still provide adequate protection.

May be compromised and should not be used.

Is okay as long as the helmet still fits snugly.

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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.Taking a turn too fast:

Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.

Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.

Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.

Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.

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21.When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?

When slowing down or stopping suddenly

When stopped at an intersection

When changing lanes

All of the above.

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22.When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.

Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.

Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

Feel free to talk whenever they want.

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23.To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:

Sit with their arms fully extended.

Use their arms to hold their body up.

Keep their knees away from the gas tank.

Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.

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24.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.

Assume other drivers can’t see you.

Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.

Ride offensively.

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25.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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26.If preparing to carry a passenger, you will not need to adjust the:

Tire pressure.

Suspension.

Headlight.

Brake light.

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27.When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:

Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.

Snug.

Defect-free.

Attractive.

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28.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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29.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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30.Making eye contact with another driver:

Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you

Is not worth the effort it takes.

Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.

Means that the other driver knows you are there.

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31.Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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32.The faster you drink:

The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.

The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.

The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.

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33.Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One

Two

Three

Four

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34.Riding alongside another rider:

Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.

Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.

Allows you to communicate with one another.

Makes it easier for other motorists to pass

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35.Approved helmets:

Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.

Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary

Are dangerous to wear.

Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.

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36.You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.

When it is sunny outside.

When it is colder than usual.

When you are following other motorcycles.

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37.How often should engine oil and transmission fluid levels be checked?

Before every ride

Once a week

Once a month

Once a year

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38.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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39.The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

Never safe for motorcyclists.

Usually safe, unless the road is wet.

Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.

Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.

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40.A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.

Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.

Popping a tire.

Taking too long to stop.

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41.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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42.If it starts to rain, you should ride:

In any portion of the lane

In the portion of the lane that has tire tracks left by cars.

In the center portion of the lane

On the shoulder of the road.

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43.When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.

Use only the front brake.

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44.Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

The air pressure in the tires.

Fluid levels.

The turn signals.

Damage to the paint.

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45.When choosing a lane position, you should consider:

Whether or not other drivers will see you.

How many cars are on the road ahead.

Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.

If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another

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

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2.Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

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3.When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

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4.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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5.A face shield should:

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6.If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:

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

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8.Where should a load be placed?

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9.The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

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10.When deciding on a lane position, you should:

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11.As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

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12.When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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

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14.If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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15.On a slippery surface, you should not:

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16.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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17.When carrying a passenger or cargo:

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18.A used helmet with visible cracks:

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19.When riding, you should:

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20.Taking a turn too fast:

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21.When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?

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23.To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:

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24.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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