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1.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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2.A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Incorrect tire pressure.

Brakes that are not working properly.

A balanced load.

Excessive wind.

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3.The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power

Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power

Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.

Should be the only brake you use.

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4.When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.

Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.

Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.

Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

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5.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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6.If the front wheel locks, you should:

Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.

Release the front brake and not use the front brake.

Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.

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7.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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8.Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

Wet pavement

Dry pavement

Lane markings

Snow

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9.Before changing lanes, you should:

Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.

Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.

Point in the direction of the lane change.

Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.

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10.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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11.Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.

Be worn only during the day.

Be worn only at night.

Be worn day and night.

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12.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections

On highways

On rural roads

In parking lots

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13.How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers

By riding in the center portion of the lane

By riding in the left portion of the lane

By riding in a zigzag pattern

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14.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Allow you to set up for turns.

Allow an escape route.

Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.

Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.

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15.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road

A patch of leaves

An ice patch

Dry concrete

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16.Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements

Taking artificial stimulants

Limiting the distance ridden in one day

Taking frequent breaks

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17.For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.

Wool.

Polyester.

Silk.

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18.The front brake is:

Safe, if used properly.

Safe, even if used improperly.

Only to be used if the rear brake fails.

Not to be used regularly.

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19.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A dirt or gravel road

A strip of oil in the center of a lane

Mud on pavement

Dry pavement

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

Using their turn signals

Waving at other drivers

Using their horn

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21.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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22.When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Ride in the right portion of your lane.

Try to get onto the shoulder

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23.It is recommended that a motorcyclist:

Shift gears in a turn.

Shift gears before a turn.

Change power suddenly in a turn

Ride the brake throughout the turn.

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24.Your lane position should help you:

Communicate your intentions to other drivers

Keep others from passing you.

Travel to your destination as quickly as possible.

Linger in the blind spots of other drivers.

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25.If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.

Slow down before contact.

Lean the motorcycle.

Stay seated on the motorcycle

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26.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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27.A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Once a season.

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28.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Help you avoid surface hazards.

Help you avoid traffic signals

Communicate your intentions to other road users.

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29.More than half of all crashes:

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

Are caused by faulty ignition systems.

Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.

Happen at night.

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30.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

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31.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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32.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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33.A properly-fitted motorcycle:

Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.

Has a seat even with the rider's waist.

Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.

Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.

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34.When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.

Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.

Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

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35.Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement

A driveway

Dry pavement

A parking lot

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36.Any person 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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37.When securing a load, you should place the load:

As high as possible.

As low as possible.

On a sissy bar.

Only on one side of the motorcycle.

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38.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?

One drink

Two drinks

Three drinks

Four drinks

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39.You should choose the lane position that can:

Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.

Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.

Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you

Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

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40.Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn.

Flash your lights.

Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.

Move into another lane, if necessary.

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41.Your lane position should:

Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane.

Increase your ability to see and be seen.

Be close to the road signs.

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42.A shatter-resistant face shield:

Can protect a rider's face in a crash.

Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.

Does not offer as much protection as goggles.

Should not be used with a helmet.

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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.Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes

Full-length pants

Shorts

Full-fingered gloves

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

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2.A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

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3.The front brake:

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4.When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

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5.You should increase your following distance if:

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6.If the front wheel locks, you should:

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7.To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

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8.Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

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9.Before changing lanes, you should:

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10.Making eye contact with another driver:

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11.Reflective clothing should:

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12.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

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13.How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

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14.A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

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15.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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16.Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

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17.For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

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18.The front brake is:

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19.Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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