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1.Motorcycles are allowed to:

Use a lane of traffic without sharing it.

Share a lane with a car.

Share a lane with a small truck.

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2.When making a U-turn:

The front and rear brakes need to be used at the same time

Do not use the front brake because it could cause the bike to tip over.

Use the front brake to increase stability of the motorcycle.

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3.Your motorcycle should fit you, meaning:

Your fingertips should barely reach the handlebars when you are seated on the motorcycle

The seat should be one foot higher than your waist when you are standing next to the motorcycle.

Your feet should comfortably reach the ground when you are seated on the motorcycle.

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4.When riding, you should wear:

Bright clothing.

Dark clothing.

Clothes that are uncomfortable.

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5.In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

Avoid riding on the oil and grease buildup.

Not worry about the oil and grease buildup.

Search for the lane with the smallest amount of oil and grease buildup.

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6.Most motorcycle crashes occur:

In broad daylight.

At dusk.

At night.

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7.If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

Load the bags as evenly as possible.

Unevenly distribute weight into the saddlebags

Place as much weight as possible into one saddlebag.

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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.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead.

Be ready to act to avoid a hazard.

Turn your headlight off during the day.

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10.A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

Road conditions.

Traffic conditions.

Escape routes.

All of the above.

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11.How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

Wait.

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

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12.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle

Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.

Should be avoided at all times.

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13.Most motorcycle/automobile accidents occur:

At intersections.

On the open road.

In parking lots.

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14.A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.

You will be able to stop quickly.

You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

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15.Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

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16.To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:

Drink coffee.

Limit your riding per day.

Play loud music.

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17.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.

You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.

You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.

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18.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Protects your face, but not your eyes.

Protects your eyes, but not your whole face.

Helps protect your whole face.

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19.When stopping, you should:

Use both brakes

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only

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20.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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21.When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.

Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

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22.If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of your lane.

In the right portion of your lane.

In the center of your lane.

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23.When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Ride within the posted speed limits.

Exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass, but not by more than 10 mph.

Pass more than one vehicle at a time.

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24.To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

Sit so your arms hold up your body.

Keep your knees against the gas tank.

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25.A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.

Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.

Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

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26.When riding in a group on a straight road, motorcyclists should:

Ride in a single-file formation

Pair up.

Stagger their formation.

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27.Hearing protection is:

Not recommended.

Recommended only for long rides.

Recommended for all rides.

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28.When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should:

Ride a little faster than you normally would.

Start slowing earlier than you normally would.

Merge into smaller gaps of traffic than you normally would.

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29.If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:

Hold the handle grips firmly and stay off the brakes.

Shift your weight toward the good wheel and brake normally.

Brake on the good wheel while immediately pulling off the road.

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30.When sitting on a motorcycle, you should:

Use your arms to hold up your body.

Sit at an angle so your arms can support your weight.

Sit so you can use your arms to control the motorcycle.

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31.An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.

A lack of fuel.

Improper tire inflation.

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32.To help others see your motorcycle, you should:

Use your headlight.

Weave in your lane.

Maintain eye contact with other road users.

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33.Motorcycles may pass on the right:

If there is at least eight feet of unobstructed pavement.

By riding on the shoulder of the road.

By riding on the grass, if it is level

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34.When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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35.Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?

A gravel road

Dry pavement

Mud

Lane markings

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36.When passing a row of parked cars, you should:

Ride on the left side of the lane.

Ride wherever you are most comfortable.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

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37.Riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.

Wool.

Any soft material.

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38.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always wear a jacket.

Only wear a jacket at night.

Only wear a jacket if it is cold outside.

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39.Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.

Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.

Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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40.You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

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41.When riding near a truck:

If you cannot see the truck’s mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

You should not be able to see the truck’s mirrors.

You should concentrate on operating your motorcycle and not worry about the truck’s mirrors.

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42.Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

The left portion

The middle portion

The right portion

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

Turn on the radio.

Take frequent rest breaks

Drink caffeine.

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44.The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:

The pavement is slippery.

The sun is shining.

You believe stopping will be routine.

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45.When riding ________, you are facing the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles.

On the expressway

Near an intersection

In a group

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5.In the center of a traffic lane, there is usually an oily strip. Motorcyclists should:

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6.Most motorcycle crashes occur:

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7.If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:

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8.When changing lanes:

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9.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

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10.A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

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11.How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

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12.The oily strip down the center of a lane:

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13.Most motorcycle/automobile accidents occur:

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14.A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

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15.Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

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16.To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:

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17.If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

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18.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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19.When stopping, you should:

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