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1.You should do a pre-ride inspection:

Before every ride.

About once every 10 rides.

Once a month.

Once a season.

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2.If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

Keep going and hope to wake up.

Ride faster.

Ride on the shoulder.

Get off the road and rest.

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3.Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.

You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.

You may block the driver's view.

It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.

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4.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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5.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

Quickly brake.

Close the throttle to slow down.

Accelerate quickly.

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6.When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.

Stay well behind the vehicle.

Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.

Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.

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7.Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night.

Be worn only during the day

Not be worn.

Be worn day and night.

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8.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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9.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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10.If in a no passing zone:

A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.

A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.

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11.When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass in pairs.

Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.

Pass one at a time.

Avoid passing.

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12.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Swerve around the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

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13.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.

Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

Slowly inch across the tracks.

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14.When riding behind a car, you should:

Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.

Assume the driver sees you.

Ride in the far left portion of the lane.

Ride in the far right portion of the lane.

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15.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Use only the front brake.

Reduce your speed.

Use only the rear brake.

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16.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot

Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.

No, jackets get in the way of steering.

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17.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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18.When riding in a group, you should:

Never use a staggered formation

Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.

Not use your mirrors.

Not tailgate other riders within the group.

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19.You will ______ hear a tire going flat

Always

Usually

Frequently

Seldom

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20.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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21.Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.

Closed.

Covered.

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22.When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

The right side could be slippery

It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.

People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.

It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.

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23.To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.

Allow clear views to both sides.

Be airtight.

Fasten securely.

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24.When passing another vehicle:

The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.

The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.

The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone

The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.

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25.Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly.

Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.

Use their high beam whenever possible.

Tailgate other vehicles.

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26.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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27.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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28.Helmets are:

Required for all motorcycle passengers.

Not required, but recommended.

Only required for passengers under the age of 21.

Only required for passengers who do not have their own motorcycle license.

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29.Riding between two vehicles moving in the same direction:

Is illegal.

Is encouraged if traffic is heavy.

Is encouraged during the day to prevent traffic jams.

Is acceptable if the motorcyclist is comfortable with the move.

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30.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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31.A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

You may not find a parking spot.

A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.

Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.

The road may be uneven.

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32.When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery

When there is a lot of traffic

When you can see through the vehicle in front of you

When it is raining

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33.You should increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.

The pavement is wet.

You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.

The sun is out.

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34.When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:

The left portion.

The center portion.

The right portion.

The left or right portions.

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35.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

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36.To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.

Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.

Operate at a faster speed than usual.

Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

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37.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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38.Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?

Arrange a safe ride home for them.

Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.

Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.

Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving

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39.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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40.When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Use your high beam.

Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.

Be visible.

Ride only in the left portion of your lane.

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41.If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.

Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

Apply only the rear brake.

Apply only the front brake.

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42.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper loading

Unsuitable accessories

Uneven road

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43.You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet.

Face or eye protection.

Ear buds.

Protective clothing.

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44.An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

You can pass danger more quickly.

You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.

You will have more time to react to the movements of others.

You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.

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45.To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.

Rely only on the rear brake

Use the front brake and then the rear brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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1.You should do a pre-ride inspection:

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2.If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

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3.Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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4.To increase your visibility, you should:

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5.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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6.When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:

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7.Reflective clothing should:

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8.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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9.When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

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10.If in a no passing zone:

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11.When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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12.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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13.When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

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14.When riding behind a car, you should:

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15.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

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16.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

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17.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

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18.When riding in a group, you should:

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19.You will ______ hear a tire going flat

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