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1.When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:

A staggered formation.

A single-file line.

A pyramid formation

Pairs

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2.If hazards are on your left, you should ride:

In the left portion of the lane

In the right portion of the lane

In any portion of the lane

On the shoulder.

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3.You can increase your visibility by:

Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle

Not using your turn signal

Wearing dark clothing

Waving at people

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4.On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement

Gravel

snow

Leaves

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5.When braking

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances

Use only the front brake

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6.Where should a load be placed?

As low as possible

As high as possible

Behind the rear axle

On one side of the motorcycle

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7.To stop quickly, you should:

Use only the rear brake

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes

Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake

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8.A windshield:

Is a good substitute for a face shield

Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind

Is required on all motorcycles.

Should be used on windy days.

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9.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles

Is a useless action

Can allow the rider to engine brake

Should not be done if other vehicles are around

Is illegal.

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10.When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should

Always ride on the far right side of the lane

Always ride on the far left side of the lane

Slowly zigzag across the grating

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface

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11.If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should

Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.

Release the brake and only engage the front brake.

Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop

Release the brake and coast to a stop.

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12.If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should

Keep the front brake engaged

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake

Release both brakes and coast to a stop.

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13.When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except

Extended mirrors

Objects being thrown from other vehicles

Blasts of wind.

Headlights.

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14.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

EPP

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15.Brightly-colored helmets

May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.

Can be distracting.

Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility

Are not permitted

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16.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Speed up.

Move onto the shoulder

Allow the other driver to pass you.

Exit the roadway

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17.When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.

Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn

Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous

Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe

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18.Maintaining a cushion of space allows you:

Space to maneuver if another driver makes a mistake

To turn more quickly

To not react to other drivers

To ride more slowly.

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19.Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket

Boots that go above the ankle

Hearing protection

Pants made of a soft material

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20.A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blindspots.

Increase your ability to see and be seen

Go faster.

Set up for turns

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21.When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them

They will get lost if they are leading

They may slow the group down as the leaders.

They will ride too fast in any other position.

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22.When you ride, the best gear to wear is

Any gear that helps to protect you

The lowest-priced gear

Gear that looks good

Any gear that fits

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23.The best lane position

Is always the right portion of the lane

Is always the center portion of the lane.

Is always the left portion of the lane

Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions

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24.After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Please select 2 correct answers

Exercise

Coffee

Time

None

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25.When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag

Pack lighter items near the front.

Try to not place items over the rear axle

Place items behind the rear axle.

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26.When going through a curve, you should

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve

Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

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27.The idea that a motorcycle helmet limits a wearer's views to each side

Is accurate. Views are limited and can cause a hazard.

Is accurate, but only in that views are limited on sunny days.

Is accurate. Views are limited horizontally.

Is inaccurate. Views are not limited.

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28.Riding with a passenger

Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle

Is usually safe for beginning riders

Can affect the handling of a motorcycle

Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations

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29.When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the

Brakes.

Seat

Suspension

Brake light.

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30.To lessen your chances of an accident, you should

Only ride in the afternoon

Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.

Not look ahead and focus only on your controls

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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31.On a slippery surface, you should not

Reduce your speed

Avoid making sudden moves

Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping

Use both brakes when slowing or stopping

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32.______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you

Eye contact

Using a turn signal

Following another vehicle

Nothing

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33.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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34.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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35.Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

A jacket

Boots

Gloves

A stocking cap

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36.When braking on a slippery surface, you should

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire

Only use the rear brake

Use either brake, but use only one brake

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37.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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38.If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should

Continue riding normally.

Pull over and check the tires.

Pull over to check the chain.

Pull over to check the windshield.

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39.When making an ordinary stop, you should

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations

Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.

Sharply squeeze the front brake only.

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40.Of the following, which gear will not help to properly protect a motorcyclist?

An approved helmet

A face shield

Clothing made of sturdy material

A baseball cap

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41.Which of the following provides the best protection?

Sunglasses

Windshield

Goggles

Face shield

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42.Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather

Made of wool

Not pre-curved

Unsafe for the rider

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43.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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44.If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should

Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat

Apply the brake of the tire that is flat

Apply both brakes

Not use either brake

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45.What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain

Loosening the chain

Using the throttle more

Applying the rear brake

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3.You can increase your visibility by:

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4.On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

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5.When braking

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6.Where should a load be placed?

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7.To stop quickly, you should:

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8.A windshield:

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9.Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles

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10.When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should

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14.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

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15.Brightly-colored helmets

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