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1.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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2.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.

A few minutes and should be done before every ride.

Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.

Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

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

Increase your speed.

Exit the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Ride in the center of the lane.

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4.Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:

Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.

They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads

Mirrors are not really helpful.

They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.

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5.What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder

Riding under the speed limit

Wearing a helmet

Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

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6.A three-wheeled motorcycle:

Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.

Should not be operated in curves.

Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.

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7.To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.

Allow clear views to both sides.

Be airtight.

Fasten securely.

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8.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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9.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.

Can allow the rider to engine brake.

Is illegal.

Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

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10.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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11.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride slower than the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and the brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing

Pull in the clutch when turning.

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12.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

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13.Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.

Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.

Usually larger than a car’s headlights.

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14.Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.

Riding conditions are normal.

The roadway is wet.

You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

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15.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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16.When approaching an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.

Never assume other drivers see you.

Stay focused on moving through the intersection.

Speed up to make others notice you

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17.Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.

Practice riding on an empty road

Flash your lights so others can see you.

Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

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18.If the road is wet, you should avoid:

The left portion of a lane.

The center portion of the lane.

The right portion of the lane.

All areas of the lane.

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19.Many over-the-counter drugs:

Increase the danger of riding.

Decrease the danger of riding.

Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.

Have the same effect on everyone.

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20.When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.

Your arms.

The road in front of your motorcycle.

The side of the motorcycle.

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21.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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22.What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.

Reduce their speed.

Make sudden moves.

Ride on the shoulder.

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23.When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

Ride in a staggered formation.

Ride in a single-file formation.

Ride in a side-by-side formation.

Use both lanes if possible.

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24.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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25.When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.

Use only your mirrors.

Only move your eyes, not your head.

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26.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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27.Where is the clutch lever located?

Left handgrip

Right handgrip

Near the left foot peg

Near the right foot peg

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28.Intersections are usually:

Safe since there is so much traffic there.

A dangerous spot for riders

Difficult to figure out.

Safer than the open road.

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29.When making a turn:

There is less traction available for stopping.

There is more traction available for stopping.

Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.

Stopping should never be attempted.

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30.Under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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31.When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.

Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.

Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.

Only use the front brake.

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32.If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

Should be tucked in.

Should hang loose.

Should be taken off of the footwear.

Should be glued together.

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33.When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.

Only have one set of footrests.

Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.

Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

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34.Fatigue can be increased by:

Stopping frequently.

Riding in cool weather.

Being comfortable during your ride.

Starting a ride late in the day.

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35.When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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36.If you must ride over an obstacle in the road, you should:

Approach it at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

Try to hit only the side of the obstacle.

Speed up before contacting the obstacle.

Lean the motorcycle.

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37.An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Restricts the field of vision.

Is usually uncomfortable

Does not have any markings or tags.

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38.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

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39.When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.

Should not cover your arms or legs completely.

Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.

Can provide protection in the event of a crash.

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40.If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

Staggered formation.

Pyramid formation.

Single-file line.

Row of pairs.

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41.Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.

Closed.

Covered.

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42.A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.

Boots with tall heels.

Leather gloves.

Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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43.If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Roll on the throttle.

Hold the handle grips loosely.

Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.

Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.

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44.If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Choose to either brake or swerve.

Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.

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45.When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

Perform one action, then the other.

Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.

Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.

Not perform either action.

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1.A properly-fitted motorcycle:

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4.Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:

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5.What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

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6.A three-wheeled motorcycle:

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7.To be effective, a face shield should not:

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

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9.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

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10.A pre-ride inspection should:

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11.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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12.Riding at night:

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14.Increase your following distance if:

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15.A face shield:

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16.When approaching an intersection, you should:

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17.Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

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18.If the road is wet, you should avoid:

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