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1.When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust:

The brakes.

The suspension.

The brake light.

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2.This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.

The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.

The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

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3.When riding at night, a motorcyclist should:

Reduce their speed.

Increase their following distance.

Maximize their headlight usage.

All of the above.

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4.When you see this sign, it means:

There is an object on the roadway.

Traffic is coming from the right.

The road is curving sharply to the left.

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5.This sign means:

Slippery when wet.

Two-way traffic.

Lane ends.

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6.This road sign means:

Highway entrance ramp.

Road widens.

Right lane ends.

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7.This road sign means:

No left turn.

U-turns.

Exit point.

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8.This sign means:

Intersection ahead.

Merging traffic from the right.

Highway curves ahead.

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9.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Highway curves ahead.

Merging traffic from the right.

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10.If you began a curve on the outside and no traffic is present when you are exiting the curve, you should move:

Toward the center of the curve.

Toward the inside of the curve.

Toward the outside of the curve.

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11.When slowing down or stopping, you must:

Shift down through the gears.

Shift up through the gears.

Shift into neutral.

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12.To safely cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle.

Approach the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

Slow down and creep across.

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13.Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:

Should only be worn when riding at night.

Can help motorcycle riders be more visible.

Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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14.For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.

Wool.

Polyester.

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15.In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.

Lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

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16.To swerve correctly:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

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17.When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle responds to directional changes:

More slowly than usual.

More quickly than usual.

Normally.

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18.You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:

Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.

Hope the other drivers see you.

Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.

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19.When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.

Keep your head and eyes up.

Stay to the left side of the lane.

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20.If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them.

Alert the local police.

Allow them to pass.

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21.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.

Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.

Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.

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22.If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.

Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.

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23.Where is the throttle usually located?

Near the left footrest

On the left handle grip

On the right handle grip

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24.You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.

A leather jacket.

A sweatshirt.

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25.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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26.For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.

Not required, but recommended.

Not recommended.

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27.When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.

You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.

The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.

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28.Eye protection, such as goggles or a face shield, is:

Recommended.

Required.

Only required for operators under 18.

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29.An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.

A lack of fuel.

A lack of coolant.

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30.The first thing you should do if your throttle becomes stuck is:

Operate the engine cut-off switch.

Jump off the motorcycle.

Twist the throttle back and forth.

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31.Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Metal plates

Dry pavement

Manhole covers

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32.Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car.

Less tiring than

More tiring than

Just as tiring as

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33.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.

In front of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

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34.When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.

Meets U.S. DOT standards.

Has survived a previous crash.

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35.When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use only the rear brake.

Use only the front brake.

Use both brakes.

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36.Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.

Be worn only during the day.

Be worn only at night.

Be worn day and night.

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

Dry pavement

Gravel

Snow

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

Tightening the chain

Loosening the chain

Using the throttle more

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39.To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.

Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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40.If you must brake and swerve to avoid danger, you should:

Use only the front brake while swerving.

Brake and swerve at the same time.

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.

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41.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Not worry about them.

Get off the roadway.

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42.If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.

Apply the brakes.

Twist the throttle back and forth several times.

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43.As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:

Need to shift up through the gears.

Need to shift down through the gears.

Need to put the motorcycle into neutral.

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44.A helmet should not:

Meet U.S. DOT standards.

Be without obvious defects.

Have been previously worn in an accident.

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45.How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

Release the rear brake.

Continue using the rear brake.

Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.

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10.If you began a curve on the outside and no traffic is present when you are exiting the curve, you should move:

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14.For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

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18.You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:

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