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1.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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2.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Speed up.

Get off the roadway.

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3.When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to

So your legs can absorb the shock.

So other drivers can see you better.

So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.

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4.Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

A merging driver may not see both riders.

Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.

Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.

It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway

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5.Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

Wear darkly-colored clothing.

Wear brightly-colored clothing.

Not ride during the day.

Look for safer routes.

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6.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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7.Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed.

Only when there is a lot of traffic.

Any time you plan on changing lanes.

Only if it is dark outside

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8.When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Staggered

Single-file

Paired up

Riding three across a lane

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9.A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

Downshifting.

Upshifting.

Cross-shifting.

Rolling on the throttle.

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10.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

Side effects from the drinking may still remain.

You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

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11.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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12.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.

Headlight glare.

Noise.

Sunshine.

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13.A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it is certified by the DOT.

If it fits snugly.

If it is free of defects.

If it has cracks

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14.When riding a motorcycle:

It is a good idea to drag your feet.

Your toes should be pointed downward.

You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.

You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.

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15.When riding in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight.

Use your low beam headlight.

Use no lights.

Alternate between the low and high beams.

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16.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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17.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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18.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.

Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.

You cannot stop.

Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.

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19.In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

One drink

Two drinks

Three drinks

Four drinks

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20.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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21.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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22.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.

Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.

Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.

Ride on the shoulder.

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23.When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection

Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look

Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

Proceed through the intersection without stopping

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24.Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket

Boots that go above the ankle

Hearing protection

Pants made of a soft material

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25.Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.

Wear bright clothing all the time.

Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.

Wear dark clothing all the time.

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26.Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.

Acceleration.

Upshifting.

Coasting.

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27.When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

It increases your line of sight.

It decreases your line of sight.

It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.

It allows the other driver to speed up.

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28.A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.

Take more than an hour.

Be complicated to perform.

Not be done before every ride.

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29.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Happen at night.

Are caused by worn tires.

Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.

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30.Your lane position should:

Avoid other road users' blind spots.

Provide a good view of the shoulder.

Provide a poor view of road hazards.

Invite others to share your lane.

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31.Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.

When you want to look at the scenery.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

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32.When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.

A good leather jacket.

Sturdy boots.

A good understanding of motorcycle laws.

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33.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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34.At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day

Once a week

Once a year

Before every ride

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35.During the day, you should:

Not ride with your headlight on.

Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.

Always ride with your headlight on.

Use your headlight if you think it helps.

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36.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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37.If traveling with a load, the load should be:

Secured as low as possible.

Secured as high as possible.

Attached to a sissy bar.

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38.In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.06 percent

0.08 percent

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39.An experienced rider:

Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.

Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.

Weaves within the lane to be more visible.

Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.

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40.Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be seen easily.

Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.

Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.

Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

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41.Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.

It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.

Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.

The brakes only work when both are applied.

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42.When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:

Always ride on the far right side of the lane.

Always ride on the far left side of the lane.

Slowly zigzag across the grating

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

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43.Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing

Using their headlight at all times

Using their turn signals

Waving at other drivers

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44.Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

A leather jacket

Boots that go over the ankle

A baseball cap that fits snugly

Gloves

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45.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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1.The faster you drink:

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2.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

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3.When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

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4.Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

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5.Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

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

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7.Use a turn signal:

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8.When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

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9.A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

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10.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

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

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12.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

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13.A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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14.When riding a motorcycle:

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15.When riding in fog, you should:

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17.When changing lanes, you should:

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18.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

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19.In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

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

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21.Where should a load be placed?

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25.Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

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