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1.When cars are merging from an entrance ramp:

A motorcyclist should assume the entering drivers see them.

A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers see them

A motorcyclist should stop.

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2.Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake.

The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.

Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful

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3.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet

A leather jacket.

A sweatshirt.

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4.Should you wear gloves while riding a motorcycle?

Yes. Your hands may cold while riding.

Yes. They provide an improved grip and help protect your hands.

No. Gloves are not recommended as they can interfere with the controls.

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5.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Pull to the side of the road until the rain stops

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6.Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics

Surrounding traffic

Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

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7.How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

In a staggered formation

In pairs

One at a time

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8.When changing lanes:

Your mirrors can adequately show you your surroundings.

Do a head check in addition to using your mirrors.

Activate your turn signal and immediately move to the right or left.

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9.A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.

Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.

Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

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10.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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11.When entering a curve, you should always position your motorcycle:

On the left side of the lane.

In a position that allows you to most effectively see and be seen.

In the center of the lane.

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12.When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.

Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.

Should be used when riding in curves.

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13.To minimize the potential for fatigue, you should:

Turn on the radio.

Take frequent rest breaks.

Drink caffeine.

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14.What does this sign mean?

Yield

Slow-moving vehicle

Railroad crossing

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15.Which of the following factors may affect the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person?

The amount of alcohol consumed

The drinker's height

The temperature outside

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16.To reduce the chances of a collision, you should:

Wear bright or reflective clothing

Change lanes frequently

Focus only on your riding, not on your surroundings.

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17.When being passed by another vehicle, you should travel in:

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane.

The right portion of the lane

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18.To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift

Place your foot over the shift lever and push.

Use your thumb to move the lever.

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19.The front brake supplies about how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About one-quarter

About one-half

About three-quarters

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20.Hearing protection:

Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet.

Is only recommended for long trips.

Should be used on all rides.

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21.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks

Walk your motorcycle across the tracks

Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

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22.You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery

If traffic is light.

If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions

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23.When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

Black, or another dark color.

Warm.

Made of leather or synthetic materials.

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24.Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings

Dry pavement

The roadway under a bridge

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25.A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.

Allow them to get in front of you.

Make gestures at them.

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26.A motorcyclist should not rely only on their mirrors because:

Sometimes mirrors can be dirty, limiting the motorcyclist's view.

Mirrors are always unreliable.

Motorcycles have blind spots.

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27.When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment.

Stop at the stop sign or signal and then proceed normally.

Flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your presence.

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28.A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:

The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side

You heard a loud noise.

A discharge of air can be seen.

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29.Wearing which of the following colors will make you less visible to other motorists?

Orange

Yellow

Brown

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30.If you accidentally lock your rear brake on a good traction surface, you should:

Let go of the rear brake.

Keep the rear brake locked until you stop.

Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

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31.You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.

Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.

Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

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32.Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane

Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.

Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

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33.What does a traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow mean?

Drivers must come to a complete stop

Drivers may proceed through the intersection with caution.

Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic.

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34.To improve your chances of being seen, you should:

Use your headlight only at night or when conditions reduce visibility.

Always use your headlight.

Add an orange tint to your headlight.

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35.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

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36.If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Relax on the handgrips

Shift your weight toward the good tire.

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road

Use both brakes and stop quickly

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37.Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white

Blue, black, gray, and purple

Orange, red, yellow, and green

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38.When passing a vehicle, you:

May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.

Must not exceed the speed limit.

Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.

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39.When riding a motorcycle, your lane position:

Has little impact on whether or not other drivers can see you

Is very important because it may affect whether or not other drivers can see you.

Cannot protect you from wind blasts from other vehicles.

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40.When riding in a group, the best formation for keeping riders together while maintaining adequate space cushions is generally:

A single-file formation.

Riding in pairs.

A staggered formation.

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41.Motorcycles:

Need less room to stop than other larger vehicles

Need as much room to stop as other larger vehicles.

Can stop instantly

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42.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders.

Turn just your head.

Turn your head, shoulders, and torso.

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43.A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.

Takes about an hour.

Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

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44.Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:

The rider is usually focused on the turn and not on the braking

The brake controls do not work in turns.

There is decreased traction available for stopping while the bike is leaning.

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45.When choosing a jacket for protection, you should ensure that it:

Fits loosely and flaps in the wind.

Fits snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind.

Is it not made of leather or another sturdy material.

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5.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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6.Which of the following is not a potential problem?

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7.How should a group of motorcyclists pass another vehicle?

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8.When changing lanes:

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10.When riding, you should:

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