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1.If a driver is following you too closely, you should

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver

Accelerate.

Pull over to the side of the road.

Slow down.

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

Warning

Service

Speed limit

Regulatory

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3.If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake

It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.

You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve

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4.When may you not need to increase your following distance?

When the road is slippery

When there is a lot of traffic

When you can see through the vehicle in front of you

When it is raining

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5.A passenger on a motorcycle:

Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18.

Must wear a helmet if they do not have a motorcycle license.

Must wear a helmet if the operator has held their license for less than two years.

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6.Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

Leather

wool

Polyester

silk

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

Do one, then the other.

Do both at the same time

Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.

Try instead to use only the brakes

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8.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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9.A motorcycle “fits” you

You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.

You are able to reach the controls by stretching

The handlebars go over your head

Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.

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10.Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except

The air pressure in the tires.

Fluid levels.

The turn signals

Damage to the paint

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11.To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

Tire pressure.

Mirror positions.

Headlight position.

Brake light position

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12.When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.

Assume other drivers can’t see you

Ride offensively.

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13.Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed

none

How fast the alcohol is consumed

How often the drinker consumes alcohol

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14.The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining

Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction

Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.

Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

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15.A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by

Riding in the left portion of a lane.

Riding in the center portion of a lane.

Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane

Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.

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16.Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent

40 percent

90 percent

60 percent

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17.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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18.If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure

Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.

The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.

Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

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19.The best way to handle tailgaters is to

Change lanes and let them pass.

Use your horn and make obscene gestures

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater

Come to a complete stop

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20.As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you

Can apply the front brake harder.

Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.

Can apply the rear brake hard

Lose traction

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21.When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

The left portion

The center portion

The right portion

The shoulder

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22.Riding between two vehicles moving in the same direction:

Is illegal

Is encouraged if traffic is heavy

Is encouraged during the day to prevent traffic jams

Is acceptable if the motorcyclist is comfortable with the move.

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23.Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?

The brakes

The fasteners

The tires

The paint

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24.Requires a lot of traction.

Requires little traction.

Is a slow maneuver.

Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

none

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25.A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

An impact-resistant outer shell

An impact-absorbing inner liner

A chinstrap retention system

Bright colors painted on the outside.

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26.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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27.When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.

Speed up.

Swerve quickly.

Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

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28.When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.

Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions

Should always ride in the center of the lane

Should always ride in the left part of the lane

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29.Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket

Full-fingered gloves

Long pants made of denim

Athletic shoes

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30.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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31.When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for

Items made of leather.

Items made of polyester.

Items made of light materials.

Items that are darkly-colored.

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32.When riding, the best sitting position:

Requires your arms be used to hold you up

Allows you to easily reach the controls

Keeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips

Keeps your knees away from the gas tank.

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33.Use a turn signal:

When you’re planning to increase your speed

Only when there is a lot of traffic.

Any time you plan on changing lanes.

Only if it is dark outside.

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34.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

In the front of the group.

Right behind the leader

At the back of the group.

Wherever they are most comfortable.

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35.Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should be avoided because they will distract you.

Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.

Are only recommended in bad weather.

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36.To control a motorcycle properly, you should:

Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.

Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Drag your feet on the ground

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37.When braking where traction is reduced, you should

Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.

Apply the brakes more gently than usual.

Not use the rear brake.

Not use the front brake

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38.Normally, you should maintain a following distance of

One second.

2 seconds

3 seconds

5 seconds

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39.A motorcycle operator can slow down by

Downshifting.

Upshfting.

Cross-shifting.

Rolling on the throttle.

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40.Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:

The owner’s manual

A book about motorcycles

A former owner

Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles

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41.Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?

Sturdy boots

Tennis shoes

Shoes with loose laces

Sandals

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42.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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43.Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

Red

Black

yellow

green

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44.When someone is following you too closely, you should:

Speed up.

Slow down and let them pass

Move onto the shoulder and stop

Not be concerned.

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45.If riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Adjust your motorcycle to accommodate the rider

Instruct the passenger before you start riding.

Tell the passenger to keep their feet firmly on the footrests.

Try to squeeze onto a one-person seat.

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3.If braking in a curve:

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4.When may you not need to increase your following distance?

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5.A passenger on a motorcycle:

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

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8.To stop quickly, you should:

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