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1.If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.

Carried on the gas tank in front of you.

Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

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2.If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

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3.Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?

Accelerate through the turn.

Reduce your speed before turning.

Lean into the turn.

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4.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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5.When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.

Fit snugly.

Be uncomfortable.

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6.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

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7.Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.

Can cause irreversible hearing damage.

Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

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8.If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete

You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.

You must observe the posted speed limit.

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9.What type of footwear is the best for motorcycle riders?

Sneakers

Leather boots

Sandals

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10.If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.

Experience a more stable ride.

Unintentionally leave the road

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11.If you have only one drink before riding:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

It can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

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12.When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

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

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

Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

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

Ride on the right side of the lane.

Ride on the edge of the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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14.Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

Fits snugly.

Is clean.

Looks cool.

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15.When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.

Keep your head and eyes up

Move to the edge of the roadway.

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16.Under normal riding conditions, one of the best ways to help others see your motorcycle is:

To flash your lights.

To keep your high beam headlight turned on.

To ensure that your motorcycle is painted a dark color.

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17.What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

Slow down

Accelerate

Make sudden moves

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18.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

It allows you more time to respond to hazards.

It prevents you from finding an escape route.

It provides space to maneuver your motorcycle.

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19.Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.

Provide a wide view of the road behind you.

Are illegal.

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20.For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.

Not required, but recommended.

Not recommended.

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21.In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position

The right position

There is no single best lane position.

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22.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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23.When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror.

Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you.

Should be avoided.

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24.Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of

About an hour after

About two hours after

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25.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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26.When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror.

To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror.

To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window.

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27.Unlike other beverages, alcohol:

Is absorbed into the bloodstream right away

Needs to be digested.

Doesn’t affect humans.

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28.When entering a turn, you should:

Slow down.

Speed up.

Come to a complete stop.

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29.When passing a row of parked vehicles, a motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver because:

The motorcycle can accelerate more quickly than a car.

The motorcyclist can ride in the left part of the lane to avoid people and cars to their right.

Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance than cars do.

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30.When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

First gear.

Neutral.

Third gear.

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31.When taking a curve while riding in a group, you should be in:

A single-file formation.

Pairs.

A staggered formation.

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32.When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.

See if you can travel faster than other vehicles

Stare at pedestrians.

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33.A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.

Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.

Can become a hazard to the rider

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34.Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.

Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.

Make sure your bike is completely clean.

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35.When buying a motorcycle helmet, you should be most concerned about the helmet's:

Price.

Protection.

Appearance.

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36.Making eye contact with another driver:

Means that they see you.

Doesn’t mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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37.Reflective clothing:

Should be worn only at night.

Should be worn only during the day.

Should be worn both day and night.

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38.When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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39.Footrests:

May be shared by the driver and passenger

Are required for the driver and passenger

Are not required

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40.When riding in a group, motorcyclists should generally travel:

In a staggered formation.

In single-file formation.

Side-by-side.

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41.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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42.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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43.Passengers should:

Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.

Never hold onto the rider.

Not lean into any turn.

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44.You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A baseball cap.

Comfortable shoes.

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45.When traveling in a group, riders should generally be:

In a single-file formation.

Paired up.

In a staggered formation.

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

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14.Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

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15.When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:

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16.Under normal riding conditions, one of the best ways to help others see your motorcycle is:

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17.What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

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18.Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

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19.Convex mirrors:

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