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1.Increase your following distance:

If the roadway is slippery.

If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.

If the sun is shining.

If drivers are following the speed limit.

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2.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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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.Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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5.When turning:

It is possible to safely use both brakes, but only if done properly.

Only the front brake should be used.

Only the rear brake should be used.

Braking will feel the same as it does on a straightaway.

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6.Riding alongside a car:

Is encouraged.

Can place you in a blind spot.

Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.

Can make driving easier for the other motorist.

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7.During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.

Headlight and taillight.

Turn signals.

Reflectors.

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8.A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:

It affects how you steer.

The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.

The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.

You won’t be able to use the brake.

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9.Impairment from alcohol:

Begins with the first drink.

Begins at about half of the legal limit.

Occurs at the legal limit.

Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.

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10.Your lane position should:

Protect your lane from other drivers.

Allow you a nice view of scenery.

Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.

Hide your intentions from other drivers.

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11.A motorcycle horn:

Should never be used.

Should be used routinely.

Should be used if you believe someone may move into your lane.

Is ineffective.

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12.When riding at night, you should:

Decrease your following distance.

Increase your following distance.

Ride faster than you usually would.

Avoid using your high beam headlight.

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13.Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

Goggles

A face shield

A windshield

Eyeglasses

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14.To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

Fasten securely.

Prevent air from passing through.

Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.

Restrict your vision to the sides.

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15.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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16.A passenger should never:

Wear a helmet.

Lean when the operator leans.

Wear clothing that is tight.

Ride sidesaddle.

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17.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Always avoid the left portion of a lane.

Always avoid the right portion of a lane.

Always avoid the center portion of a lane.

Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.

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18.Riding alongside another rider:

Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.

Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.

Allows you to communicate with one another.

Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.

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19.Taking corners too fast:

Can cause the rider to go into another lane.

Is better than going too slowly.

Often causes the rider to stay in their lane.

Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.

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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.Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

Warning

Service

Regulatory

Speed limit

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22.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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23.When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.

Is about to stop.

Plans to turn right.

Is about to slow down.

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24.The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.

A general book about motorcycles.

Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

A television show about motorcycle riding.

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25.For the best protection, jackets and pants:

Should cover your arms and legs completely.

Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.

Should only partially cover your arms and legs.

Should be made of wool.

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26.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.

Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

Front tire will likely skid.

Engine will make a loud noise.

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27.Most motorcycle crashes occur during the day. To help combat this:

You should wear dark clothing while riding.

You should wear brightly-colored clothing while riding.

It is best not to ride during the day.

You should not use your headlight during the day.

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28.If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.

Wave at the other driver.

Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.

Let the other driver worry about it.

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29.If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:

May be increased.

May be decreased.

Is not a concern.

Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.

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30.When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

Only if the pavement is wet.

Infrequently.

Only when riding in the city.

Every time.

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31.Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

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32.When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.

Reduce their speed.

Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.

Sit up as high as possible.

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33.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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34.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Is less effective than goggles.

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35.To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:

Always ride under the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Pull the clutch when turning.

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36.When turning left, you should:

Press the right handgrip.

Press the left handgrip.

Press both handgrips at the same time.

Not press either handgrip.

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37.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Make sudden moves.

Move to the edge of the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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38.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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39.When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder.

Use the left portion of your lane.

Use the center portion of your lane.

Use the right portion of your lane.

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40.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.

By using only the front brake.

By allowing the front tire to lock up.

By using both the front and rear brakes.

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41.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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42.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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43.For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

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44.The control for the rear brake is usually located:

On the right handlebar.

On the left handlebar.

Near the left foot.

Near the right foot.

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45.Where is the gearshift lever located?

In front of the left footrest

In front of the right footrest

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

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1.Increase your following distance:

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2.Your lane position should:

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3.Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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4.Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

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5.When turning:

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7.During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

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8.A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:

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9.Impairment from alcohol:

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11.A motorcycle horn:

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14.To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

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15.If in a no passing zone:

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16.A passenger should never:

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17.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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18.Riding alongside another rider:

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21.Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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