written test

Scan the road ______ ahead of your motorcycle. 12 seconds 10 seconds Five seconds Three seconds

12 seconds Search your path of travel at least 12 seconds ahead of your motorcycle. This will allow you to see and react to hazards before meeting them.

You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when: The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it. You start to lose control in a curve. You are running out of gas on a busy street. The motorcycle starts to wobble.

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it. If the throttle becomes stuck and you are unable to free it, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will remove power from the rear wheel until you are able to safely leave the road and stop.

On the highway, if you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, you should beep your horn. accelerate to pass the car. flash your brake light. change lanes.

change lanes. Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

If you are being chased by a dog, you should: Kick it away. Stop until the animal loses interest. Swerve around the animal. Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up. Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.

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

0.08 percent A person who is age 21 or older with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is considered legally intoxicated. It is illegal and dangerous to operate any motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated. 0.02 percent 0.04 percent 0.08 percent 0.1 percent

0.08 percent A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent is considered legally intoxicated. If a test shows you to be at or above this BAC level while operating a motor vehicle, your driving privileges will be automatically revoked for a minimum of 30 days. Additional license suspensions, fines, and community service may be imposed if you are later convicted of riding under the influence.

When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice? A jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely Boots or shoes that cover your ankles Gloves made of leather A baseball cap to cover your hair

A baseball cap to cover your hair To protect yourself against injury, you should wear a DOT-compliant helmet; face or eye protection; a jacket and long pants made of sturdy material; boots or shoes that are high and sturdy enough to cover and support your ankles; and gloves made of durable material.

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.

A dangerous spot for riders. Intersections can be dangerous because they present the greatest degree of potential conflict between motorcyclists and other drivers.

Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection? Goggles A face shield A windshield Eyeglasses

A face shield A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield provides protection for your entire face in the event of a crash. Goggles will protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face. A windshield or eyeglasses are not a substitute for either goggles or a face shield.

An engine will seize due to: A lack of fuel. A lack of oil. A lack of coolant. Improper tire inflation.

A lack of oil. Engines seize when they are low on oil. Without oil, the engine's moving parts cannot move smoothly against each other and the engine overheats.

A group of riders should merge onto a highway in: A single-file formation. A staggered formation. Pairs. A pyramid formation.

A single-file formation. While a staggered formation is usually best under normal riding conditions, a group of riders should switch to a single-file formation when taking curves, turning, or entering or exiting a highway.

To prevent fatigue when riding on long trips, you should: Take frequent breaks. Limit your distance. Dress for the elements. All of the above.

All of the above. When taking a long trip, be sure to schedule in frequent breaks to rest, even if you do not feel tired. Experienced operators seldom try to ride for longer than six hours a day. Wind, cold, and rain can make you tire quickly, so be sure to dress to protect yourself from the elements.

When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally: Pairs. A staggered formation. A single-file line. A pyramid formation.

A staggered formation. A staggered formation is generally best when riding in a group. You should move into a single-file line when turning, riding in a curve, or entering or exiting a highway.

Consequences for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) may include: License suspension. Court-ordered attendance to an Alcohol Safety Program. Fines. All of the above.

All of the above. If convicted of a DUI, you may face fines, license revocation, jail time, court costs, legal defense fees, community service, mandatory rehabilitation program attendance, and increased insurance rates. If you have been drinking, it is best to stay off your motorcycle.

It may be unsafe to ride alongside a vehicle in the lane next to you because: The driver next to you may not be able to see you. The vehicle will block your path of escape if a hazard should appear in your lane. The driver may begin merging into your lane. All of the above.

All of the above. If you ride directly alongside a vehicle that is in the lane next to you, the driver may not see you because you are in their blind spot. They may begin merging into your path without knowing you are there. Additionally, if you are directly next to another vehicle, the vehicle will block your path of escape if a hazard should appear in your lane.

What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast? They may end up in another lane. They may leave the road. They may brake too hard and skid. All of the above.

All of the above. Riders often try to take curves or turns too fast. When they can't hold the turn, they end up crossing into another lane of traffic or going off the road. Riders also often overreact and brake too hard, causing a skid and loss of control.

In addition to hazardous road conditions, riders should search for: Traffic approaching from behind. Oncoming traffic that could turn left in front of them. Traffic entering from side roads to the left and right. All of the above.

All of the above. Riders should continually scan ahead of, to the sides of, and behind their motorcycles. They should look for hazardous road conditions as well as traffic that could become hazardous.

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should: Reduce their speed. Increase their following distance. Maximize their headlight usage. All of the above.

All of the above. Riding at night can be dangerous because a rider's ability to see and be seen by fellow motor vehicle operators is limited. It is recommended that riders adjust their riding behavior to compensate for this limited visibility by reducing their speed, maximizing their headlight usage, and increasing their following distance.

When being passed by another vehicle, motorcyclists should be alert to: The other vehicle's extended mirrors. Objects being thrown from the other vehicle. Gusts of wind coming from the passing vehicle. All of the above.

All of the above. When being passed, motorcyclists should be careful not to be hit by any part of the passing vehicle, including its mirrors. In addition to the vehicle itself, motorcyclists should also be aware of wind gusts coming from the passing vehicle and potential objects being thrown by a passenger in the vehicle who may not be paying attention to the road.

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.

Allow the other driver to pass you. The best way to deal with a tailgater is to get them ahead of you. If you can do so safely, change lanes and let them pass. Speeding up may only increase the danger by encouraging them to continue tailgating you at a higher speed.

An approved helmet: Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding. Looks good. Does not have a chin strap. Protects the wearer's hearing.

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding. While some people believe that a helmet will limit their vision, this is not the case. Any U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet will allow the wearer to see as far as is needed for safe riding.

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.

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary. Any approved helmet will allow a rider to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding. Approved helmets will have labels and markings providing the manufacturer's name, relevant information and instructions, and information about the standards the helmet meets.

Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it: Prevents distractions from other vehicles. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. Keeps traffic flowing at a steady pace. Keeps other drivers alert.

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you.

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.

Allows you to easily reach the controls. When riding, you should be seated in a posture that allows you to use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. You should not have to stretch to reach the handgrips and your arms should be slightly bent when holding them. You should keep your knees against the gas tank to maintain your balance.

When riding a motorcycle, you should: Not wear a jacket if it's warm out. Always wear a jacket, even if it's warm out. Wear shorts in warm weather. Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

Always wear a jacket, even if it's warm out. For your protection, you should always wear a long-sleeved jacket made of appropriate material when riding. This is true even in warm weather because wearing a jacket is important to help prevent dehydration. You should also always wear long pants, and tuck in the laces of your footwear to prevent them from catching on the motorcycle.

What is often found in the center portion of the lane? A landing strip An oily or greasy strip Lane markings Ice

An oily or greasy strip Drippings from cars tend to form an oily strip in the center of each lane. Unless conditions are wet, it is usually still safe for a motorcycle to operate on the center strip.

When should the front brake be used? Any time the rider is slowing or stopping Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping A rider should always use both brakes every time they slow or stop.

What is the best way to stop quickly? Apply both the front and rear brakes. Apply the rear brake only. Apply the front brake only. Operate the engine cut-off switch.

Apply both the front and rear brakes. The best way to stop quickly is to apply both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel. This is the most effective braking method

Signals on a motorcycle: Are not very important. Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles. Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle. Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.

Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles. Because motorcyclists are more vulnerable than the drivers of cars and trucks, appropriate use of signals by motorcyclists is even more important than it is for other drivers.

When riding a motorcycle, you should: Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles. Assume other drivers can't see you. Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you. Ride offensively.

Assume other drivers can't see you. Because motorcycles are small in stature and have fewer and smaller lights than other vehicles, they can be difficult to see. For your safety, it is best to ride defensively and assume that others on the road do not see you.

You should check your motorcycle's fluid levels: At least once a week. At least twice a year. At least once a year. Before every ride.

At least once a week. At a minimum, check hydraulic fluid and coolant levels weekly. Look under the motorcycle for signs of an oil or gas leak.

When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except: Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Snug. Defect-free. Attractive.

Attractive. You should select a helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation and state standards; fits snugly all the way around; and has no obvious defects, such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps.

When riding on a slippery surface, you should: Increase your speed. Use only your rear brake. Use only your front brake. Avoid making sudden moves.

Avoid making sudden moves. Avoid making sudden moves when riding on a slippery surface. Any sudden change in speed or direction can cause a skid. Operate as smoothly as possible when speeding up, shifting gears, turning, or braking.

When riding on a slippery surface, you should: Increase your speed. Use only the front brake. Avoid making sudden moves. Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

Avoid making sudden moves. To ride safely on a slippery surface, you should use both brakes when braking is necessary, reduce your speed, and avoid making sudden moves. Be especially alert to oily areas, shaded areas, dirt, gravel, and bridges, as these surfaces may provide less traction than others.

When gripping the handgrips, your hands should: Be above your elbows. Be even with or below your elbows. Be close to your elbows. Feel relaxed and free.

Be even with or below your elbows. Adjust the handlebars so your hands are even with or below your elbows. This positioning allows you to use the proper muscles for precision steering.

To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should: Be made of a soft material. Be made of a heavy material. Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind. Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

Be made of a heavy material. For your protection, you should wear pants that cover your entire legs and are made of leather or another sturdy synthetic material. Clothing should fit snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind but not so snugly that it restricts your movement.

During the day, your headlight should: Not be used. Be used on its high beam setting. Be used on its low beam setting. Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

Be used on its high beam setting. Using your high beam headlight during the day increases the likelihood that other drivers will see you. Use your high beam headlight any time you are not riding behind or approaching other vehicles.

In general, when riding at night, your headlight should: Not be used. Be used on its high beam setting. Be used on its low beam setting. Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

Be used on its high beam setting. Using your high beam headlight will help you see and will help other drivers see you. Use your high beam headlight any time you are not riding behind or approaching other vehicles.

A pre-ride inspection should be done: Before every ride. Once a week. Once a month. Twice a month.

Before every ride. Perform an inspection of your motorcycle before every ride. This takes only a few minutes and helps prevent dangerous situations before entering traffic.

When braking, you should use: The front brake only. The rear brake only. Both front and rear brakes. Either the front or rear brake, but not both.

Both front and rear brakes. You should always use both brakes every time you slow or stop.

How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars? Cars need much longer to stop. Cars need a little longer to stop. Motorcycles need longer to stop. Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop. Under normal conditions, the stopping distances for motorcycles is nearly the same as it is for cars. However, slippery pavement makes quick stops especially difficult for motorcycle operators.

To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except: Tire pressure. Mirror positions. Headlight position. Brake light position.

Brake light position. A motorcycle carrying a passenger will sit differently than usual due to the additional weight. You may need to adjust the tire pressure, suspension, shocks, headlight, and mirrors to compensate for the shift.

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should: Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway. Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway. Wait until you are not in the curve to brake. Only use the rear brake.

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway. Because tires have less traction when a motorcycle is leaning than when it is upright, always try to position your motorcycle in an upright position before braking. If you must brake while in a curve, apply the brakes more smoothly and gradually than if your motorcycle was traveling on a straightaway.

If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to: Relax on the handgrips. Shift your weight toward the good tire. Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road. Use both brakes and stop quickly.

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road. If one of your tires fails, hold the handgrips firmly and begin to slow down by easing off the throttle while maintaining a straight course. If you must brake, gradually apply the brake of the tire that is still good, if you are sure of which tire that is. Edge toward the side of the road as you slow down, squeeze the clutch, and stop.

Where is the horn button usually located? By the left handgrip By the right handgrip By the left footrest By the right footrest

By the left handgrip Make sure that you are aware of the locations of all your motorcycle's controls before beginning to ride. The horn button on a motorcycle is usually located next to the left handgrip.

Low-speed crashes: Can be fatal. Are never serious. Rarely cause injuries. Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

Can be fatal. Most motorcycle crashes occur at speeds lower than 30 miles per hour. Even low-speed crashes can be fatal.

On a motorcycle, a horn: Is useless. Usually cannot be heard by others. Can be used to get someone's attention quickly. Should not be used.

Can be used to get someone's attention quickly. Your horn can be a useful tool if you need to get someone's attention quickly. However, because a motorcycle's horn is not as loud as a car's, other drivers may not notice that you are sounding your horn. You should never rely only on your horn to deal with a hazard.

Long-term exposure to wind noise: Is recommended. Can cause hearing loss. Is not harmful. Is less damaging than listening to music.

Can cause hearing loss. Long-term exposure to wind noise while riding can cause hearing damage, even if you wear a helmet. Use of proper hearing protection is recommended to prevent damage.

A DOT-approved helmet: Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides. Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury. Is usually uncomfortable. Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.

Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury. Wearing a helmet while riding greatly improves your chances of avoiding serious injury to your head or neck in the case of a crash. A DOT-approved helmet will not restrict your vision to the sides.

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to: Not worry about them. Change lanes and let them pass. Speed up. Get off the roadway.

Change lanes and let them pass. The best way to deal with a tailgater is to get them in front of you. If you can do so safely, change lanes and let them pass. Increasing your speed may only encourage the driver to tailgate you at a higher speed.

Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to: Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way. Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater. Ignore them. Change lanes and let them pass.

Change lanes and let them pass. Usually, the best way to handle a tailgater is to get them in front of you. If you can do so safely, change lanes and let them pass. Speeding up may only increase the danger by encouraging them to follow you at a faster speed.

Before every ride, you should: Modify the exhaust system. Clean and adjust your mirrors. Clean your wheels. Fill the gas tank.

Clean and adjust your mirrors. Before every ride, be sure your mirrors are clean and properly adjusted. When properly adjusted, a mirror may show the edge of your arm or shoulder, but it's the road behind you and to the side of you that is most important.

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to: Communicate your intentions to other road users. Not look ahead while riding. Wear dark clothes. Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

Communicate your intentions to other road users. To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, you should always ensure that you are visible to others. Communicate your intentions through proper use of your signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain a space cushion around your motorcycle and consistently scan the road ahead of, behind, and next to your vehicle.

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. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn. Counterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.

Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright. When taking normal turns, lean at the same angle as your motorcycle. However, in slow, tight turns, you should counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping your body upright.

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.

Cover the clutch and the brakes. To help reduce your reaction time, you should cover the clutch and brakes. This is especially helpful when riding through areas where potential hazards are likely.

The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should: Cover your arms and legs completely. Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed. Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed. Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.

Cover your arms and legs completely. To be adequately protected while riding, you should wear a jacket and pants that completely cover your arms and legs.

Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except: Comfort. Protection in a collision. Protection from the cold. Discomfort.

Discomfort. Proper clothing for riding can help protect you from injury in the event of a collision. It can also protect against routine hazards and discomforts, such as hot or cold weather.

A driver making eye contact with you: Means that they see you. Will never happen. Does not mean that they will properly yield to you. Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you. You should never count on eye contact to guarantee that a driver will yield to you. It is not uncommon for drivers to look directly at a motorcyclist but fail to consciously notice them.

Making eye contact with another driver: Indicates that the driver sees you. Doesn't mean that the driver will properly yield to you. Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you. May make the driver mad.

Doesn't mean that the driver will properly yield to you. Never rely on eye contact as an assurance that a driver will properly yield to you. It is common for drivers to look directly at motorcyclists and still fail to notice them.

A motorcycle operator can slow down by: Downshifting. Upshfting. Cross-shifting. Rolling on the throttle.

Downshifting. Motorcyclists often slow down by simply downshifting. Motorcyclists should be aware that slowing down in this manner does not activate the brake lights.

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction? Dry pavement Gravel Snow Leaves

Dry pavement A number of surfaces can provide poor traction for tires. Wet pavement; roads covered in loose gravel or sand; muddy, snowy, or icy areas; painted lane markings; and metal covers and plates in the road can be more hazardous for a motorcyclist than dry pavement.

Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists? Dry pavement Painted lane markings Manhole covers Metal plates

Dry pavement A number of surfaces can provide poor traction for tires. Wet pavement; roads covered in loose gravel or sand; muddy, snowy, or icy areas; painted lane markings; and metal covers and plates in the road can be more hazardous for a motorcyclist than dry pavement.

Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists? Dry pavement Wet leaves Loose gravel An ice patch

Dry pavement A number of surfaces can provide poor traction for tires. Wet pavement; roads covered in loose gravel or sand; muddy, snowy, or icy areas; painted lane markings; and metal covers and plates in the road can be more hazardous for a motorcyclist than dry pavement.

When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that: The brakes make a loud squeaking noise. The brakes cause some friction with the steering. Each brake can hold the motorcycle. Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.

Each brake can hold the motorcycle. Check your brake levers individually before every ride. Make sure each one feels firm and holds the motorcycle when the brake is fully applied.

Your lane position should not: Increase your ability to see. Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots. Encourage other drivers to share your lane. Provide you with an escape route.

Encourage other drivers to share your lane. A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it: Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early. Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early. Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible. Encourages other drivers to pass you.

Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early. Moving into the portion of your lane farthest from a passing vehicle is potentially dangerous because it could encourage the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so. It is safest to stay in the center of a lane when being passed.

When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes: Only if the pavement is wet. Infrequently. Only when riding in the city. Every time.

Every time. You can achieve maximum stopping power by using both the front and rear brakes. You should use both brakes every time you slow or stop.

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.

Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them. In a group, less experienced riders should ride toward the front, just behind the leader, so more experienced riders can easily watch them.

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.

Fasten securely. To be effective, an eye or face shield must be free of scratches; be resistant to penetration; allow clear views to both sides; fasten securely; permit air to pass through to prevent fogging; and allow room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed.

The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person's system three hours after their final drink? Two Three Four Five

Four The minimum number of drinks remaining in a person's system can be estimated by subtracting the number of hours since their last drink from the total number of drinks consumed. For example: a person who has consumed seven drinks in three hours would have a minimum of four drinks remaining in their system three hours later.

Head checks should be done: Only when changing lanes. Only when turning. Frequently as a part of your normal routine. Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

Frequent head checks should be a part of your normal searching routine. Only by knowing what is happening all around you can you be prepared to deal with your surroundings.

Mirror checks should be done: Frequently as a part of your normal routine. Only when turning. Only when changing lanes. Infrequently, because they take your eyes off the road ahead.

Frequently as a part of your normal routine. Frequent mirror checks should be part of your normal searching routine. Additionally, make a special point of using your mirrors before changing lanes, when stopping at an intersection, and before slowing down.

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.

Helps protect your whole face. A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can help protect your whole face if you are involved in a crash. Goggles protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face. A windshield is not an adequate substitute for googles or a face shield.

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.

Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight. When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, ride in the left portion of your lane to increase your line of sight and to make yourself more visible to any drivers in the passing lane. Use your mirrors and turn your head to check for traffic before changing lanes.

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.

Go faster. Your lane position affects a number of factors that are important to your safety on the road. Among other things, your position should help you increase your ability to see and be seen, avoid other drivers' blind spots, and set you up for any turns you plan to make.

Guide signs are _____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to operators. Yellow Red Green White

Green Guide signs have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. They can be a helpful resource when traveling in unfamiliar locations.

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should: Accelerate out of the wobble. Use the brakes gradually. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. Downshift.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. Trying to accelerate out of a wobble is dangerous and will only make your motorcycle more unstable. Instead, grip the handlebars firmly (without trying to fight the wobble), gradually close the throttle to slow down, and move your weight as far forward and downward as possible. Pull off the road as soon as you can.

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should: Accelerate out of the wobble. Use the brakes immediately. Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle. Downshift.

Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle. Do not try to accelerate out of a wobble because doing so will only make the motorcycle more unstable. Instead, grip the handlebars firmly, slow down by gradually closing the throttle, move your weight as far forward and downward as possible, and pull off the road as soon as you can. Avoid applying the brakes, as this may also worsen the wobble.

The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle: Has long, loose laces. Has short heels. Has tall heels. Is always sneakers.

Has short heels. When riding, you should wear sturdy footwear that is high enough to cover and support your ankles. Short-heeled footwear is best because taller heels may catch on rough surfaces. Laces should be tucked in so that they can't be caught on anything.

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.

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders. You should not carry a passenger unless your motorcycle has a seat that is large enough for two riders. The motorcycle should be equipped with footrests for the passenger. Your passenger should wear the same kind of protective gear that is recommended to operators.

When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles: Are too small to have blind spots. Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems. Have blind spots that require head checks. Have only one blind spot.

Have blind spots that require head checks. Like any other vehicle, motorcycles have blind spots. Always turn your head to check for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Motorcycles: Do not have blind spots because of their small size. Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern. Have blind spots that should be routinely checked. Are too small to have blind spots.

Have blind spots that should be routinely checked. Motorcycles have blind spots, just like any other vehicle. Always turn your head to check your blind spot before changing lanes. Head checks should be a regular part of your scanning routine.

Your lane position should do all of the following, except: Help you avoid road hazards. Help you avoid other drivers' blind spots. Help you avoid being seen by other drivers. Increase your ability to be seen by others.

Help you avoid being seen by other drivers. A well-chosen lane position should increase your ability to see and be seen and keep you out of other drivers' blind spots. It should help you avoid surface hazards, protect your lane from other drivers, communicate your intentions to others, help you avoid wind blasts from other vehicles, and offer you an escape route from any hazards that may arise.

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield: Is not necessary if you have a windshield. Only protects your eyes. Helps protect your whole face. Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

Helps protect your whole face. A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can help protect your whole face in a crash. While goggles can protect your eyes, they won't protect the rest of your face. A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles.

To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except: Be visible. Communicate your intentions. Be prepared to react to hazards. Hope another driver sees you.

Hope another driver sees you. To reduce your risk of being involved in a crash, you must ensure that you are visible to others on the road and that other drivers understand what you're planning to do. Clearly communicate your intentions through proper signaling and lane positioning. Maintain an adequate space cushion and scan your path of travel, identifying upcoming hazards and being prepared to react.

Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except: Fatigue. Hypothermia. Severe chills. Hot flashes.

Hot flashes. Riding in cold weather for long periods of time can cause severe chill, fatigue, and even hypothermia. Be sure to wear proper clothing to protect you from the elements.

Which factor does not play a role in a person's blood alcohol content (BAC)? The amount of alcohol consumed Body weight How quickly the alcohol was consumed How often alcohol is consumed

How often alcohol is consumed The three major factors that impact a person's blood alcohol content are the amount of alcohol they have consumed, how quickly they have consumed it, and their body weight. The person's sex, physical condition, and food intake may also have some effect.

When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you should: Panic. Deal with the hazards simultaneously. Turn around and find another path to your destination. Identify and separate the hazards.

Identify and separate the hazards. When approaching multiple hazards at one time, you must be able to identify and separate the hazards. If possible, react to and safely pass one hazard before dealing with the next.

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection: If it is certified by the DOT. If it fits snugly. If it is free of defects. If it has cracks.

If it has cracks. A helmet should meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards and fit snugly all the way around to provide maximum protection. It should be free of defects such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps.

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.

If the roadway is slippery. An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up your following distance.

If your drive chain slips while you are riding, you should: Continue riding normally. Immediately pull off the road to fix the chain. Remember to fix the chain on your next stop. Ignore the chain.

Immediately pull off the road to fix the chain. A drive chain that slips or breaks while you are riding could lock the rear wheel and cause your motorcycle to skid. If the chain slips while you are riding, pull off the road and check the chain and sprockets. Tightening the chain may help. If the problem is a worn or stretched chain, or worn or bent sprockets, replace the chain, the sprockets, or both before riding again.

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should: Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid. Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake. Immediately release and re-engage the front brake. Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.

Immediately release and re-engage the front brake. If your front wheel locks while braking, you should release the front brake immediately and completely before re-applying it smoothly.

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

In front of the left footrest The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footrest and is operated with the left foot.

When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride: On the motorcycle seat. In the sidecar. Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar. Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.

In the sidecar. If your motorcycle has a sidecar, it is best for your passenger to ride in the sidecar. They should keep their hands inside the sidecar at all times.

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.

Increase the danger of riding. Like alcohol, many other drugs (including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs) have side effects that may impair your ability to ride safely.

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

Increase your following distance. Because distances are more difficult to judge in the dark than in daylight, be sure to reduce your speed and increase your following distance when riding at night. Use your high beam any time you are not meeting or following another vehicle.

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic? Intersections Highways Parking lots Residential areas

Intersections The greatest potential for conflict between your motorcycle and other traffic is at intersections. Be extra alert when riding somewhere where another vehicle may cross in front of your path of travel.

More than half of all motorcycle crashes: Happen at night. Are caused by bald tires. Occur at speeds above 55 mph. Involve inexperienced riders.

Involve inexperienced riders. More than half of all motorcycle crashes involve riders who have been using their motorcycle for less than six months. Most crashes take place in broad daylight when the riders are traveling at low speeds.

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle: Is recommended because you will be seen easily. Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you. Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there. Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you. Most drivers do not look at their side mirrors as often as they look at their rearview mirror. Therefore, when following a car, it is generally best to ride in the center portion of the lane where you are most likely to be visible in the driver's rearview mirror.

The front brake: Should only be used when you need to stop quickly. Should be used only under slippery conditions. Is not as effective as the rear brake. Is safe to use, if used properly.

Is safe to use, if used properly. Always use both brakes any time you slow or stop. It is safe to use the front brake, which is more powerful than the rear brake, as long as you use it properly.

What does alcohol do to your riding skills and judgement? It harms both riding skills and judgement. It helps riding skills but harms your judgement. It has no effect on either riding skills or judgement. It has no effect on judgement but it harms riding skills.

It harms both riding skills and judgement. Alcohol negatively affects many skills needed for safe riding, including your reaction time and ability to see clearly. It can also harm your judgment of speed and distance, lower your inhibitions, and make you more prone to taking chances.

When carrying a passenger or cargo: It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop. It may take more time to accelerate and stop. It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop. It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

It may take more time to accelerate and stop. Because of the additional weight added by cargo or a passenger, motorcycles may take longer to accelerate and stop than they would if only transporting the operator.

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves: In the front of the group. Just behind the leader. Close to the back of the group. At the tail end of the group.

Just behind the leader. In a group of motorcyclists, less experienced riders should be positioned toward the front, just behind the leader. This ensures that they will not have to chase after the rest of the group. This positioning also allows them to be watched from behind by more experienced riders.

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. Beside the leader.

Just behind the leader. In a group of motorcyclists, riders with less experience should be positioned toward the front of the group, just behind the leader. This will allow more experienced riders to keep an eye on them without forcing the inexperienced rider to lead the group.

To control your motorcycle well, you should: Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering. Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance. Allow your feet to hang off the footrests. Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips

Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance. When riding, keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance in turns. Sit so that you can use your arms to steer rather than to prop yourself up. Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips, and keep your feet firmly on the footrests.

To control your motorcycle well, you should: Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering. Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance. Allow your feet to hang off the footrests. Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance. When riding, keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance in turns. Sit so that you can use your arms to steer rather than to prop yourself up. Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips, and keep your feet firmly on the footrests.

Passengers should: Lean as the operator leans. Hold onto their seat. Sit as far back on the bike as possible. Never hold onto the operator.

Lean as the operator leans. Passengers should sit directly behind the operator and lean as the operator leans. They should sit as far forward as they can without crowding the operator, holding onto the operator's waist, hips, or belt.

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of: Leather. Wool. Polyester. Silk.

Leather. Gloves should be made of leather or another durable material to provide proper protection for the wearer.

Your motorcycle's brake light is: More noticeable than a car's brake lights. Less noticeable than a car's brake lights. Less important than a car's brake lights. More easily seen than a car's brake lights.

Less noticeable than a car's brake lights. The brake light of a motorcycle is usually not as noticeable as the brake lights of a car. Flashing your brake light before slowing or stopping can help other drivers notice that you are about to brake.

When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should: Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn your entire body to see through the turn. Increase your speed before the turn.

Look through the turn to where you want to go. When making a turn, you should look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn just your head, not your shoulders, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

Riding gloves are often: Made of leather. Made of wool. Not pre-curved. Unsafe for the rider.

Made of leather. Gloves designed for motorcycle riding are usually made of leather. In addition to improving your grip, gloves provide protection for a rider's hands and fingers.

When riding with a passenger, the operator should: Maintain a longer following distance. Increase their speed. Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight. Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

Maintain a longer following distance. Because a motorcycle handles differently when under the weight of a passenger, an operator should maintain a larger space cushion when transporting another person.

Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors: Are easy to get used to right away. Make cars seem closer than they actually are. Provide a narrow view of the road. Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

Make cars seem farther away than they actually are. In comparison to flat mirrors, convex mirrors provide a wider view of the road behind you. They also make objects seem farther away than they actually are. You should practice judging distances in convex mirrors if you are not used to them.

Before every ride, you should: Make sure the clutch feels loose and free. Wash your helmet. Adjust the mirror to see the edge of your helmet. Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle.

Make sure each brake can hold the motorcycle. Check your brake levers individually before every ride. Make sure each one feels firm and holds the motorcycle when the brake is fully applied.

How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection? Try to make eye contact with other drivers. Make sure you always ride using your headlight. Wave your arms. Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.

Make sure you always ride using your headlight. To maximize your ability to be seen at an intersection, ride with your headlight on and select a lane position that provides oncoming traffic with the best view of your motorcycle. Maintain a space cushion that allows you enough space to take evasive action if a hazard arises. You should never assume that making eye contact with a driver will be enough to make them consciously register your presence.

Before every ride, you should: Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly. Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling. Make sure your bike is completely clean. Make sure you can see your helmet in your mirrors.

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly. Perform safety checks before every motorcycle ride. Test your brake controls individually to make sure each one activates the brake lights.

You should choose the lane position that can: Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others. Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others. Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you. Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.

Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others. A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise. Choose a lane position that maximizes your space cushion.

Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink: Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding. Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected. Should be fine as long as you ride slowly. May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.

May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body. On average, a person's body can eliminate the alcohol content of about one drink per hour. The amount of time required to lower a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) can vary, so it is safest not to operate a motor vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.

Riding at night is usually: Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles. More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see. Not allowed on highways. Less distracting than riding during the day.

More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see. Riding safely at night is challenging because it is harder to see and be seen than it is during the day. The absence of normal shadows and light contrasts makes it harder to judge distances.

Riding a motorcycle is ______ driving a car. Less tiring than More tiring than Just as tiring as No different from

More tiring than Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, especially on a long trip. Avoid riding when you are tired. Fatigue can affect your control of the motorcycle.

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.

Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid. If you are not riding slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the motorcycle will lurch and the rear wheel may skid.

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.

Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles. Like any other vehicle, a motorcycle has blind spots that cannot be seen by a rider using their mirrors. A motorcyclist should always turn their head to check for vehicles or other hazards in their blind spot before changing lanes.

Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what's going on around them because: Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much. Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots. Mirrors are never accurate. Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots. Motorcycles, like any other vehicle, have blind spots. Therefore, you cannot rely only on your mirrors to know what is happening behind you. Frequent head checks should be part of your normal routine.

Under North Carolina law, who must wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle? Passengers under 21 Motorcyclists and all passengers Motorcyclists Motorcyclists and passengers under 21

Motorcyclists and all passengers An approved helmet can save a motorcyclist or passenger from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions. North Carolina law requires both motorcyclists and all passengers to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.

A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is: Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions. Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn. Motorcyclists falling asleep while riding. Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn. A primary cause of single-vehicle collisions is motorcyclists running too wide in a curve or turn. Taking a turn too wide can cause a motorcycle to leave the roadway or collide with an object.

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.

Move into another lane, if necessary. Give plenty of room to vehicles merging onto a highway from an entrance ramp. Merge into a lane farther away from the entrance ramp, if necessary. If it is not possible to change lanes, adjust your speed to allow room for the vehicle to safely enter the highway.

When passing another driver, you should: Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible. Linger in their blind spot. Decelerate in the passing lane. Not worry about your own blind spot.

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible. Get out of another vehicle's blind spot as quickly as possible. When passing another vehicle, you should move into the passing lane and accelerate past the vehicle.

On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic" sign. You should: Honk at incoming traffic. Always remain at your present speed. Speed up to avoid congesting traffic. Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter. When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.

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.

Never assume other drivers see you. Never assume that other drivers see you, even if they make eye contact with you. It is not uncommon for drivers to look directly at a motorcyclist and still fail to notice them. Always reduce your speed when approaching an intersection.

Pennant-shaped signs indicate: School zones. Speed limits. Railroad crossings. No passing zones.

No passing zones. Pennant-shaped signs usually indicate no passing zones. Text will also be on the sign to confirm that it is a no passing zone.

Which portion of the lane should be avoided? The left portion of the lane The center portion of the lane The right portion of the lane No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

No portion of the lane should always be avoided. There is no lane position that is always best and no lane position that should always be avoided. Select a lane position that is appropriate for riding conditions.

Is it safe to share a lane with another motorcycle? No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver. Yes, because you will be able to communicate with each other better. No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle. Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.

No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver. In North Carolina, motorcycles may legally travel two abreast (pair up) in a single lane. Still, it isn't safe to share a lane with another motorcycle (or any other motor vehicle). Each car, motorcycle, and truck requires a full lane width to maneuver safely. To avoid a hazard, you may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Most crashes happen: Far from home. On short trips. On long rides. Several hours into the ride.

On short trips. Most crashes happen on trips that are shorter than five miles, just a few minutes after the rider starts out.

Most crashes happen: At speeds greater than 55 mph. After several hours of riding. On short trips. On long trips.

On short trips. Most motorcycle crashes happen on trips that are shorter than five miles in length at speeds slower than 30 mph.

If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, it is a good idea to start: On the outside of the curve. On the inside of the curve. Near the edge of the curve. Wherever you prefer.

On the outside of the curve. If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, start on the outside of the curve to increase your line of sight and the effective radius of the turn. As you turn, move toward the inside of the curve. As you pass the center of the curve and prepare to exit, move back toward the outside position. Remain aware of changing road and traffic conditions and adjust as necessary.

How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects? One Three to four Six More than eight

One As little as one alcoholic drink can affect a person's ability to ride. It is both illegal and dangerous to ride a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol.

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour? One Two Three Four

One On average, a person's body can eliminate the alcohol content of about one drink per hour. The amount of time required to lower a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) can vary, so it is safest not to operate any motor vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.

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.

Only take a few minutes. It is important to do a thorough inspection of your motorcycle before every ride. This will usually take you only a few minutes.

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.

Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag. Heavier items should be loaded in front of the tank bag. You should try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. Putting the load behind the rear axle may affect your control.

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be: Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle. Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb. Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb. Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb. When parking a motorcycle next to a curb, create at a 90-degree angle with the curb. The rear wheel should be touching the curb.

When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should: Pass in pairs. Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time. Pass one at a time. Avoid passing.

Pass one at a time. When a group of motorcyclists is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should pass the vehicle one at a time. Each motorcyclist should complete their pass before the next rider's pass begins.

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.

Perform one action, then the other. Because you need adequate traction to swerve safely, you should not brake and swerve at the same time. Instead, if you approach a hazard that requires you to brake and swerve, you should perform one action and then the other.

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.

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn. When traveling faster than a walking pace, your motorcycle will need to lean to turn. Pressing the grip in the direction you want to turn will cause you to lean in the appropriate direction

To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should: Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn. Apply the front brake. Apply the rear brake.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. A motorcycle needs to lean in order to turn. To make this happen, press on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn.

If you must swerve, you should: Shift your weight quickly. Turn your handlebars quickly. Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. If you must swerve to avoid a hazard, apply a small amount of pressure to the appropriate handle grip. To swerve to the left, press the left handle grip, then press the right to recover. To swerve to the right, press the right handle grip, then the left.

To swerve correctly: Shift your weight quickly. Turn the handlebars quickly. Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. To execute a swerve, press the handgrip on the side of your desired turn. Press on the opposite handgrip to return to your original direction after you are clear of the hazard.

When turning left, you should: Press the right handgrip. Press the left handgrip. Press both handgrips at the same time. Not press either handgrip.

Press the left handgrip. A motorcycle must lean to make a turn. To make it lean in the appropriate direction, press the handgrip in the direction you want to turn.

Before starting a turn, a motorcycle rider should change gears to: Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn. Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down. Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn. Increase the speed of the motorcycle.

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn. It is best to change gears before starting a turn. Shifting gears while in the turn can cause a sudden change in power to the rear wheel, causing a skid. If you must change gears while in a turn, change gears smoothly to best prevent skidding.

Lane sharing is usually: Encouraged. Prohibited. Acceptable when the road is congested. Required in heavy traffic.

Prohibited. Because motorcycles, like cars, need the full width of a lane for safety, lane sharing is generally prohibited.

Goggles will: Protect only your eyes. Be an equally as effective as a face shield. Offer the same protection as a windshield. Provide protection for your entire face.

Protect only your eyes. Wearing goggles provides protection for your eyes, but not for the rest of your face. A face shield provides protection for your whole face and is recommended above goggles. A windshield is not an adequate substitute for a face shield or goggles.

A rider's lane position should: Hide them from other drivers. Change frequently to avoid monotony. Protect them from the wind. Allow them to surprise other drivers.

Protect them from the wind. When in an ideal lane position, a rider is visible to other drivers while avoiding wind blasts coming from other vehicles.

Goggles can: Protect your eyes and your face. Protect your face but not your eyes. Protect your eyes, but not your face. Not protect your face or eyes.

Protect your eyes, but not your face. Goggles can protect your eyes, but only a face shield can protect your entire face in a crash.

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.

Protect your lane from other drivers. A properly chosen lane position can optimize a number of safety factors. Your lane position should keep you out of other vehicles' blind spots, increase your ability to see and be seen, help you avoid surface hazards, help you avoid wind blasts from other vehicles, and provide you with an escape route from any hazards that might arise. You should be positioned in a way that discourages other drivers from trying to share your lane.

The front brake: Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power. Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power. Should not be used unless the roadway is wet. Should be the only brake you use.

Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power. The front brake is much more powerful than the rear one and provides at least 70 percent of a motorcycle's total stopping power. Use both brakes every time you slow or stop.

A leather jacket: Can make a rider look cool. Is usually too warm to wear when riding. Provides protection in a crash. Should not be worn when riding.

Provides protection in a crash. For your protection, you should wear a long-sleeved jacket, ideally made of leather, when riding. In warm weather, a leather jacket can help protect you against dehydration. Many motorcycle jackets are designed to help keep you cool even when the weather is hot.

Crossbuck signs indicate: Railroad crossings. School zones. No passing zones. Hospitals.

Railroad crossings. Crossbuck signs tell road users to yield to trains at railroad crossings. Motorcyclists should never try to race a train.

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should: Reduce their speed when riding at night. Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night. Not ride at night. Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

Reduce their speed when riding at night. Strategies for safely riding at night include reducing your speed, increasing your following distance, using the lights of the car ahead to help see farther down the road, using your high beam headlight (unless following or meeting another vehicle), and being flexible about your lane position.

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.

Reduce their speed. Before entering a turn, a motorcyclist should reduce their speed by closing the throttle and, if necessary, applying both brakes.

When riding at night: Distances are easier to judge than they are during the day. Using a high beam headlight always makes it difficult to see. Use only one lane position. Reduce your speed.

Reduce your speed. When riding at night, you should reduce your speed and increase your following distance. Use your high beam headlight whenever you are riding where there is no other traffic. Always be prepared to adjust your lane position to react to changing conditions.

During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the: Fluids. Headlight and taillight. Turn signals. Reflectors.

Reflectors. Before setting off on any ride, you should do a thorough check of your motorcycle. Inspect the tires, oil and fluid levels, headlight, tail light, turn signals, brake light, clutch and throttle, mirrors, brakes, and horn.

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.

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface. Crossing rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause your motorcycle to move in a weaving motion. This is usually not dangerous, so simply relax and proceed across the surface at a steady speed. Trying to ride at an angle to compensate for the weave is dangerous because it forces you to zigzag to stay in your lane.

Pentagonal signs indicate: School zones. No passing zones. Speed limits. Railroad crossings.

School zones. Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in a school zone. Be extra alert to children and pedestrians when traveling near a school.

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should: Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface. Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard. Travel in a zigzag motion. Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface. The weaving motion that occurs when a motorcycle rides over rain grooves or bridge gratings is generally not dangerous. If you experience weaving when riding over one of these surfaces, simply relax and proceed straight across the grooves or gratings at a steady speed. Trying to compensate for the weaving motion by zigzagging is more dangerous than riding straight.

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.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly. If your front wheel locks as a result of braking, you should release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.

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.

Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road. Road and traffic conditions can change at any time. Always be prepared to change your lane position as appropriate no matter where you are on a roadway. The best path through a curve does not necessarily follow the curve of the road.

For motorcycle operators, helmets are: Not required, but recommended. Required by law. Required only for operators who have had their license for two years or less. Required only for operators who have received a traffic ticket within the last two years.

Required by law. In North Carolina, all operators and passengers are required to wear helmets when riding motorcycles. Helmets must be DOT-compliant.

For motorcycle passengers, helmets are: Not required, but recommended. Required by law. Required only when riding with an operator who has had their license for two years or less. Required only when riding with an operator who had a traffic ticket within the last two years.

Required by law. In North Carolina, all operators and passengers are required to wear helmets when riding motorcycles. Helmets must be DOT-compliant.

If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle ahead of you doesn't know you're there, what should you do? Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Ride in the center lane position.

Ride in the center lane position. To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

When you are being passed, you should: Ride in the center portion of the lane. Ride in the left portion of the lane. Ride in the right portion of the lane. Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.

Ride in the center portion of the lane. When being passed, it is generally a good idea to ride in the center portion of your lane. Being on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases your risk of a collision. Being on the side farthest from the passing vehicle may prompt the other driver to merge back into your lane before it is safe.

When you are being passed from behind, you should: Ride in the center portion of the lane. Ride in the left portion of the lane. Ride in the right portion of the lane. Ride in any portion of the lane

Ride in the center portion of the lane. When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. This will discourage the other driver from re-entering your lane before it is safe.

When you are being passed from behind, you should: Ride in the center portion of the lane. Ride in the left portion of the lane. Ride in the right portion of the lane. Ride in any portion of the lane.

Ride in the center portion of the lane. When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. This will discourage the other driver from re-entering your lane before it is safe.

When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should: Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible. Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder. Ride in the center portion of your lane. Ride in the left portion of your lane

Ride in the center portion of your lane. When being passed, it is best to ride in the center portion of your lane. Riding on the side nearest to the passing vehicle increases the risk of a collision. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle is also dangerous because it may tempt them to merge back into your lane too soon. Stay in the center portion of the lane when being passed.

To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should: Ride in the left portion of your lane. Ride in the right portion of your lane. Ride in the center portion of your lane. Try to stand up on your motorcycle.

Ride in the left portion of your lane. When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. This will increase your line of sight and make you more visible to oncoming traffic.

If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to: Ride down the center of the lane. Increase your speed. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars. Pull onto the shoulder of the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars. Because of the presence of oil deposits, the center strip of a lane can be hazardous when wet. When rain starts to fall, it is best to ride in the tire tracks left by cars. It is advisable to reduce your speed on wet surfaces.

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.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars. Strategies for safe riding on slippery surfaces include reducing your speed, avoiding sudden moves, staying away from the edge of the road, and riding in the tire tracks left by other cars.

What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection? Ride while using your headlight. Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle. Raise your arms. Avoid using your brakes.

Ride while using your headlight. To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, use your headlight and ride in a lane position that creates the best view of oncoming traffic. Maintain a space cushion around your motorcycle that allows you to take evasive action.

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.

Right behind the leader. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride just behind the leader near the front of the group. This allows more experienced riders to keep an eye on them from the back of the group.

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.

Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock. If you cannot avoid riding over an obstacle or uneven surface, you should approach it at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Slow down as much as you can, make sure that your motorcycle is upright, and rise slightly off your seat so your knees can absorb some of the force of impact. Just before contact, roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end.

Road users should: Stare directly ahead of their vehicles. Scan the road ahead of, next to, and behind their vehicles. Rely only on their mirrors. Scan the road, but only when traveling in the dark.

Scan the road ahead of, next to, and behind their vehicles. Always be aware of what is surrounding your vehicle. Be especially alert in areas with limited visibility.

Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are: Seen by other motorists. Faster than other vehicles. On the side of the road. In the left side of the lane.

Seen by other motorists. Successful motorcyclists know that they are safest when they are clearly seen by other road users. Use your headlight, brake light, signals, and lane position to maximize your visibility.

You will ______ hear a tire going flat. Always Usually Frequently Seldom

Seldom Motorcycle riders will rarely actually hear a tire going flat. Tire failure is more often indicated by a change in how the motorcycle handles.

When slowing down or stopping, you must: Shift down through the gears. Shift up through the gears. Shift into neutral. Never change gears.

Shift down through the gears. Shift down through the gears as you slow down or stop. Stay in first gear while you are stopped to ensure that you can move quickly if you need to.

As you slow or stop, you should: Shift up through the gears. Shift down through the gears. Take the bike out of gear. Stay in the same gear.

Shift down through the gears. You should shift down through the gears with the clutch as you slow or stop. Stay in first gear while you are stopped so you can move quickly, if needed.

It is recommended that a motorcyclist: Shift gears in a turn. Shift gears before a turn. Change power suddenly in a turn. Ride the brake throughout the turn.

Shift gears before a turn. It is recommended that you change gears prior to entering a turn.

When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except: Air pressure General wear General tread Shininess

Shininess Before each ride, you should check the air pressure, tread, and general wear of your tires.

Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash? Heavy shoes Full-length pants Shorts Full-fingered gloves

Shorts To reduce the risk of injury, riders should wear a helmet, eye protection, heavy shoes or boots, full-length pants, a jacket, and full-fingered gloves. Clothing should be made of durable materials to best protect the wearer.

When traveling on wet pavement, a motorcycle rider: Should travel in the center portion of the lane. Should follow in the wheel tracks of vehicles ahead. Should speed up. Should only use the front brake when stopping.

Should follow in the wheel tracks of vehicles ahead. Under wet conditions, it is recommended that you avoid the oily center strip of the lane and ride in the wheel tracks left by vehicles ahead.

When riding in a group, motorcyclists: Do not need space cushions. Should increase their space cushions. Should reduce their usual space cushions by half. Should maintain adequate space cushions.

Should maintain adequate space cushions. When riding in a group, you should maintain close ranks but still keep an adequate space cushion around each rider.

When passing, you: Should ride within the speed limits. Should decelerate. May ride 10 mph above the maximum speed limit. May ride 15 mph above the maximum speed limit.

Should ride within the speed limits. Passing must be completed within posted speed limits. Only pass another vehicle where it is safe and legal to do so.

When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you: Do not need to use a turn signal. Should still use a turn signal. Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians. Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.

Should still use a turn signal. You must use proper turn signals every time you turn or change lanes, even if you think your intentions are obvious. Signals are always important, even if no one else seems to be around to see them. There may be other vehicles nearby that you can't see or haven't yet noticed.

An octagonal sign is always a: Speed limit sign. Stop sign. Hospital sign. Railroad warning sign.

Stop sign. Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.

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.

Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions. There is no single lane position that is always best and no single lane position that should always be avoided. Vary your lane position based on changing road and traffic conditions.

Motorcycle riders: Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage. Should only wear hearing protection during long rides. Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens. Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage. Longterm exposure to wind and engine noise can cause permanent hearing damage, even if the rider is wearing a full-face helmet. Wearing ear plugs or other hearing protection can guard against damage while still allowing the wearer to hear important sounds like horns and sirens.

When changing lanes, you should: Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head. Signal and use your mirrors. Turn your head and change lanes. Signal and change lanes.

Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head. Always use the proper turn signal before a turn or lane change. Use your mirrors and perform head checks before changing lanes to check for traffic surrounding your vehicle.

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve? Pyramid Staggered Single-file Compressed

Single-file A staggered formation is generally the best way for a group to maintain close ranks while also allowing each rider to maintain an adequate cushion of space. A single-file formation is preferable when taking curves, turning, or entering or exiting a highway.

When carrying a passenger, you should: Sit anywhere. Sit farther forward than you usually do. Sit farther back than you usually do. Sit in your usual comfortable position.

Sit in your usual comfortable position. When transporting a passenger, you should be sure that you have a seat that is large enough to carry two people without crowding. You should not sit any farther forward than you usually do.

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. A triangular red and white yield sign means that you must decrease speed as you approach an intersection and yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection. You must be prepared to stop if conditions require it.

What are the four steps to safely completing a turn? Slow, shift, look, and lurch. Slow, look, press, and roll. Press, lean, turn, and grip. Shift, lean, tuck, and roll.

Slow, look, press, and roll. To safely complete a turn, a rider should slow, look, press, and roll. The rider should reduce their speed when approaching the turn and look through the turn to where they want to go. They should press the handle grip in the direction of the turn and roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension.

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: The vehicle has the right-of-way. Shoulder work ahead. The vehicle is broken. Slow-moving vehicle.

Slow-moving vehicle. Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.

It is recommended that you take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to: Start on the inside of the curve and drift toward the outside. Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit. Weave between all three lane positions while taking a curve. Start on the inside of the curve and stay there until you exit.

Start in the center of the curve and stay there until you exit. If there is no traffic present, it is recommended that riders take a curve by beginning on the outside of the curve, moving to the inside of the curve, and exiting on the outside of the curve. An alternate option is to start the curve in the center of the lane and remain in the center throughout the curve. Be aware of changing road and traffic conditions and adjust as necessary.

If you are riding behind a car, you should: Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver. Always ride in the far left portion of the lane. Not be concerned about your placement. Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver. When riding directly behind a car, it is usually safest to ride in the center portion of your lane. If you are riding in the center of the lane, you are most likely to be visible in the rearview mirror of the vehicle ahead. Most drivers check their rearview mirror more frequently than they check their side mirrors.

When approaching a blind intersection, riders should: Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic. Roll through the intersection. Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look. Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic. When approaching a blind intersection that is controlled by a stop line or stop sign, you must first stop where indicated. You may then edge forward and stop again just short of where the cross traffic lane meets your lane. From that position, lean your body forward and look around buildings, parked cars, or bushes to see if anything is approaching. Make sure your front wheel stays out of the crossroad while you are looking.

If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should: Let them. Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded. Not get involved. Take their keys.

Take their keys. Never let someone ride if they have had too much to drink. Do whatever you can to prevent them from riding, including taking their keys, if necessary. Arrange an alternative way for them to get home.

Downward-facing triangular signs: Tell riders to yield. Indicate school zones. Indicate construction zones. Indicate railroad crossings.

Tell riders to yield. Downward-facing triangular signs usually indicate that riders should yield. Once the crossroad is clear of traffic, bicycles, or pedestrians and it is safe to do so, riders may proceed through the intersection.

If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do? Encourage friends to talk them out of driving. Arrange for other transportation. Tell them to take less-crowded roads. Slow their pace of drinking.

Tell them to take less-crowded roads. There are several strategies you can use to prevent someone from driving while under the influence of alcohol. You can arrange another way for them to get home, involve them in other activities to slow their pace of drinking, use any available excuse to stop them from leaving before they are sober, and get other friends involved to intervene as a group.

This sign is used to warn drivers: That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left. That the road curves ahead. About upcoming intersections. About road construction.

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left. This sign indicates that the right lane on a multilane roadway ends ahead. Traffic in the right lane must merge left.

When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in? The left The center The right It doesn't matter.

The center When being passed, it is generally safest to ride in the center portion of your lane. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with them. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle is also dangerous, as it could tempt the driver to re-enter your lane before it is safe to do so.

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.

The center portion of the lane. Oily drippings from cars and trucks collect in a strip in the center portion of a lane. This strip usually still provides enough traction for motorcyclists to operate safely, except when the road is wet. The strip is usually narrow enough that you can ride to its side and still be in the center portion of the lane.

Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check? The general wear and tread of your tires The amount of cushion your seat has The shine of your paint The wind direction

The general wear and tread of your tires Before setting off on any ride, you should do a thorough check of your motorcycle. Inspect the tires, oil and fluid levels, headlight, tail light, turn signals, brake light, clutch and throttle, mirrors, brakes, and horn.

When packing a load on a motorcycle: The heavier items should go toward the front. The heavier items should go toward the rear. Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended. Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

The heavier items should go toward the front. Loads should be positioned forward with heavier items toward the front of the load. Loads should be over or in front of the rear axle. Lighter items should be packed behind you.

When your mirrors are properly adjusted, you should see: Only next to your motorcycle. Only behind your motorcycle. The lane behind you and the lane next to you. The front of your helmet.

The lane behind you and the lane next to you. Adjust your mirrors so you can see the lane behind you and as much as possible of the lane next to you. When properly adjusted, a mirror may show the edge of your arm or shoulder, but it's the road behind you and to the side of you that is most important.

Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass? The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance The right portion of the lane at a safe following distance The left portion of the lane, as close as possible to the vehicle you are going to pass The center portion of the lane at a safe following distance

The left portion of the lane at a safe following distance Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. However, visibility is more critical. Before starting to pass, ride in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance to increase your line of sight and make you more visible. Signal left and check for oncoming traffic. Use your mirrors and turn your head to look for traffic behind.

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in: The left side of the lane. The center of the lane. The right side of the lane. Either the right or center portions of the lane.

The left side of the lane. When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. This lane position will provide you with the most effective view of the passing lane.

What do speed limit signs indicate? Potential operating speeds for the area The speed operators should travel in heavy traffic The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven The speed operators should travel under poor conditions

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven Speed limit signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed to be driven on a roadway. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.

One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that: The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time. The maintenance check will take a lot of time. Maintenance will be costly. Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time. A motorcycle will continue to ride like new if it is properly maintained and routine inspections become a part of its regular maintenance cycle.

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.

The owner's manual. To be sure you are familiar with the specific type of motorcycle that you are planning to ride, read the owner's manual before riding it for the first time. This is particularly important if you are riding a borrowed motorcycle.

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. You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early. When being passed, you should not ride on the side of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle. Doing so may tempt the driver to return to your lane before there is actually room for them to do so safely.

A major effect of alcohol consumption is: Heightened riding abilities. The slowing down of bodily functions. Increasing nervousness. Increasing alertness.

The slowing down of bodily functions. Alcohol is a depressant. It slows down and impairs bodily functions, both physical and mental.

When riding with a passenger, you may need to adjust: The brakes. The suspension. The brake light. The fluid levels.

The suspension. It is a good idea to add a few pounds of pressure to your tires if you plan to carry a passenger. Also, adjust the suspension to handle the additional weight.

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle? The left position The center position The right position There is no single best lane position.

There is no single best lane position. No single lane position is always best and no single lane position should always be avoided. Adjust your lane position as road and traffic conditions change, choosing a position that will maximize your space cushion and allow other drivers to see you more easily.

Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day: They are not as easy to see as other vehicles. They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off. Other drivers are often confused. They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.

They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off. The best way to help other drivers see your motorcycle is to keep your headlight on whenever you ride. During the day, a motorcycle with its headlight on is twice as likely to be noticed.

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel? One Two Three Four

Three Each traffic lane provides three paths of travel for motorcyclists: the left, center, and right portions of the lane.

If you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, your following distance should be a minimum of: Three seconds. Two seconds. One second. Ten seconds.

Three seconds. An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum three-second following distance.

When the road is slippery, maintain a following distance of at least: One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Ten seconds.

Three seconds. An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum three-second following distance.

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets. Half as likely Twice as likely Three times as likely Just as likely

Three times as likely No matter the speed, riders who are not wearing helmets are three times more likely to die from head injuries than riders who are wearing helmets at the time of a crash.

When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance. Five-second Three-second Two-second One-second

Three-second An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum three-second following distance.

Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel: Loose and rough. Tight and smooth. Loose and smooth. Tight and rough.

Tight and smooth. Check your clutch and throttle before riding your motorcycle. The throttle should snap back when you let go and the clutch should feel tight and smooth.

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

Tightening the chain If you experience chain slippage, tightening the chain may help. If tightening the chain does not reverse the problem, replace the chain before continuing to ride your motorcycle.

The front brake is: Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators. Best when used by itself. Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake. To be used with the rear brake.

To be used with the rear brake. Use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop.

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. Wherever you prefer.

Toward the outside of the curve. If no traffic is present when you are taking a curve, start on the outside of the curve to increase your line of sight and the effective radius of the turn. As you turn, move toward the inside of the curve. As you pass the center of the curve and prepare to exit, move back toward the outside position. Remain aware of changing road and traffic conditions and adjust as necessary.

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance? Traffic is light. Traffic is heavy. You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you. There is pleasant and clear weather.

Traffic is heavy. While a two-second following distance is generally adequate, you should increase your following distance any time conditions would require a longer stopping distance, such as when the pavement is slippery due to poor weather conditions. Additionally, you should increase your following distance at night, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, and when traffic is heavy.

A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should: Speed up before coming into contact with the object. Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact. Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Tilt the motorcycle to the left before coming into contact with the object.

Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. If you are unable to avoid an obstacle and must instead ride over it, slow down and approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

At minimum, your street-legal motorcycle should have: Turn signals. One mirror. A flag. A radio.

Turn signals. To be street-legal in North Carolina, a motorcycle must be equipped with at least a headlight, a taillight, a brake light, front and rear brakes, turn signals, a horn, and two mirrors.

Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should: Turn your head and check your blind spot. Look only at your mirrors. Rely on your peripheral vision. Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

Turn your head and check your blind spot. Blind spots, by definition, are areas that you cannot see by just looking in your mirrors. Turn your head to the side and check over your shoulder for vehicles in your blind spot before you change lanes.

When traveling as a group, a distance of _______ should be between the lead rider and the rider directly behind them. Four seconds Three seconds Two seconds One second

Two seconds When riding as a group in a staggered formation under normal conditions, each rider should maintain a normal two-second following distance.

Under ideal conditions, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of: One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Four seconds.

Two seconds. Under ideal conditions, a motorcyclist should ride at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of them. If conditions are less than perfect, a rider should increase their following distance.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle? Incorrect tire pressure Improper loading Unsuitable accessories Uneven road

Uneven road Most wobbles can be traced to improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure. Do not try to accelerate out of a wobble.

Round signs indicate: No passing zones. School zones. Hospitals. Upcoming railroad crossings.

Upcoming railroad crossings. Round signs warn road users about upcoming railroad crossing areas. Riders should use extra caution when approaching a railroad crossing.

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.

Use both brakes at the same time. If you need to stop quickly, you should apply both brakes at the same time.

To stop quickly, it is best to: Throttle down and use the front brake. Use the rear brake only. Use the front brake only. Use both brakes at the same time.

Use both brakes at the same time. To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time.

When riding in fog, you should: Use your high beam headlight. Use your low beam headlight. Use no lights. Alternate between the low and high beams.

Use your low beam headlight. You should use your low beam headlight when riding in foggy conditions. Do not use your high beams when riding near other vehicles.

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should: Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes. Tailgate other drivers. Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle. Not use a headlight during the day.

Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes. To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should make yourself visible, communicate your intentions to others, maintain adequate space cushions, search your path of travel at least 12 seconds ahead, identify and separate hazards, and be prepared to react to changing conditions.

To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should: Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers. Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night. Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns. Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns. To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, ensure that you are visible to others on the road. Communicate your intentions through your turn signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain an adequate space cushion, scan your path of travel 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle, and be prepared to act if any hazards arise.

Maximum straight-line braking is done by: Using only the rear brake. Using only the front brake. Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel. Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.

Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel. On a straightaway, you can stop in the shortest distance by using both brakes. Try to avoid locking either brake.

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.

Usually not as powerful as a car's headlights. Motorcycle headlights are generally smaller and less powerful than those of cars.

A diamond-shaped sign: Alerts riders to school zones. Alerts riders to public recreation areas. Warns of existing or possible hazards. Alerts riders to upcoming food and gas locations.

Warns of existing or possible hazards. Diamond-shaped signs warn road users about existing or potential hazards on the roadway. You will usually see these signs in yellow or orange.

The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to: Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened. Wear shorts. Wear sneakers. Wear goggles.

Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened. The single most effective action you can take to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.

Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should: Wear brightly-colored clothing. Wear darkly-clothing. Ride without your headlight. Ride in a weaving pattern.

Wear brightly-colored clothing. Because most crashes happen in broad daylight, you should always wear brightly-colored clothing while riding, even during the day.

Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should: Wear darkly-colored clothing. Wear brightly-colored clothing. Not ride during the day. Look for safer routes.

Wear brightly-colored clothing. To minimize your chances of being in a crash, you should make yourself as visible as possible by wearing brightly-colored clothing when riding, even during the day.

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

Wearing a helmet Wearing a helmet is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of head or neck injuries in the event of a crash.

As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by: Riding with your headlight off. Wearing bright clothing. Following other vehicles closely. Not using turn signals.

Wearing bright clothing. To increase your chances of being seen, wear brightly-colored clothing, use your headlight at all times, and use your turn signals.

Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you: When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual. When you want to look at the scenery. To encourage other drivers to cut you off. To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.

When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual. An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a larger following distance.

When may a motorcyclist pass between two cars traveling in the same direction? When traffic is moving slowly. When traffic is stopped. When there is an unobstructed lane between the two cars. When one of the cars stalls.

When there is an unobstructed lane between the two cars. Motorcyclists must obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals in the same way as other drivers. Motorcyclists are prohibited from passing between two other vehicles going in the same direction unless there is an unobstructed traffic lane available to permit safe passing.

Regulatory signs are usually _____ and should always be obeyed. Blue White Red Green

White Regulatory signs regulate the movement of traffic. They are usually white with black markings, are often rectangular, and must always be obeyed by motorists.

If your drive chain breaks, you: Should hold the chain in place. Can continue safely riding. Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel. Should remember to fix the belt on your next stop.

Will notice a loss of power to the rear wheel. If your chain breaks while you are riding, you will notice an instant loss of power to the rear wheel. Close the throttle and brake to a stop.

Refusing to take a breath test when requested to do so by an officer: Is your right and will have no negative consequences. Will result in legal consequences. Is recommended. Is not a serious offense.

Will result in legal consequences. By riding on North Carolina roadways, you automatically consent to taking a chemical test when it is requested by an officer. Refusing a chemical test will result in license suspension.

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that: Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker. The alcohol never gets removed from the body. It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol. Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.

Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker. Because it does not have to be digested, alcohol enters a person's bloodstream quickly and reaches the brain within minutes. It gets eliminated from the body at a relatively slow rate: about one drink per hour.

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should: Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable. Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition. Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding. Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding. Since all motorcycles are somewhat different, you should be very careful when using one that is new to you. Familiarize yourself with the motorcycle before setting off. Learn the gear pattern before riding by working the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times.

Signs that are colored orange are: Regulatory signs. Guide signs. School zone signs. Work zone signs.

Work zone signs. Highway work zones are established according to the type of work underway along the roadway. Signs in work areas are typically orange and diamond-shaped, have black letters or symbols, and serve as warnings that people are working on or near the highway.

Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash? No, clothing is not really for protection. No, clothing is more of a personal choice. Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind. Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.

Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely. Appropriate clothing can reduce the risk of injury in a crash. Choose a jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs, are made of sturdy material, and are snug enough that they do not flap in the wind.

If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding? No, it will make you too hot. Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off. Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather. No, jackets get in the way of steering.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather. In warm weather, a riding jacket will help prevent dehydration in addition to serving the basic protective function that it provides at all times. Many jackets are designed to protect riders against overheating, even in warm weather.

It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because: You may be riding in its blind spot. It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you. Other drivers may want to use the lane. It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

You may be riding in its blind spot. It is dangerous to ride directly alongside a vehicle in another lane because you may be in the vehicle's blind spot and the driver will have no way of knowing you are there. It can also be dangerous because the vehicle may block your path of escape if another hazard arises.

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.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve. It is possible to use both brakes while turning, but it must be done with great care. Some of the tires' usual traction is being used to make the turn while the motorcycle is leaning, so less traction is available for stopping.

When riding a motorcycle: It is a good idea to drag your feet. Your toes should be pointed downward. You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests. You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.

You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests. To maintain proper balance, your feet should be placed firmly on the footrests and not dragged on the ground. Do not point your toes downward, as this may cause them to catch on the road. Keep your feet near the controls so you can reach them quickly, if needed.

When changing lanes: There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors. Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle. You should turn your head and look over your shoulder. You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.

You should turn your head and look over your shoulder. Motorcycles have blind spots just like any other vehicle. Always turn your head and look over your shoulder to check for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn? A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them. A parked car has a person in the driver's seat. You want people to look at your motorcycle. You are passing someone who is in the street.

You want people to look at your motorcycle. It is a good idea to sound your horn before riding past a vehicle or pedestrian that may move into your lane. If you see a driver in an adjacent lane driving too closely to the vehicle ahead of them, you may assume that they want to pass and may cut in front of you to do so. If you see a person in the driver's seat of a parked car, or if you see a pedestrian or bicyclist in the street, it is a good idea to sound your horn as you pass.

It is most important to flash your brake light when: Passing another vehicle. You will be slowing down suddenly. There is a stop sign ahead. Your signals do not work.

You will be slowing down suddenly. A motorcycle's single brake light is not as noticeable as the two larger brake lights of a car or truck. It can be a good idea to flash your brake light to help others notice it, especially when you need to slow down more quickly than surrounding drivers may expect.

If you operate a motor vehicle with your blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit, what will happen? You will still be allowed to drive, but only during daylight hours. You will still be allowed to drive on weekends. Your license will be revoked immediately for seven days. Your license will be revoked immediately for a minimum of 30 days.

Your license will be revoked immediately for a minimum of 30 days. A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent is considered legally intoxicated. If a test shows you to be at or above this BAC level while operating a motor vehicle, your driving privileges will be automatically revoked for a minimum of 30 days. Additional license suspensions, fines, and community service may be imposed if you are later convicted of riding under the influence.

Grabbing the front brake can result in a locked front wheel. a locked rear wheel. popping a tire. stopping quickly.

a locked front wheel. Grabbing the front brake can result in a front-wheel lock. Apply the brake with steady pressure

Head checks while riding should be performed before you change lanes. only need to be done at night. are not needed; motorcycles don't have blind spots. are only needed when you're preparing to turn left.

should be performed before you change lanes. Motorcycles have blind spots just as cars do. Before changing lanes, do a head check to check your blind spots. Frequent head checks should also be part of your usual road-scanning routine

Before changing lanes on a multilane road, you should check only the lane next to you. your signal lights. the lane next to you and the far lane. only the far lane.

the lane next to you and the far lane. Before changing lanes, you should check not only the lane next to you but the far lane as well. Someone from the far lane may be planning to merge into the same lane that you are.

In a single lane of traffic, there are _______ lane positions for a motorcycle. four three two five

three There are three lane positions for a motorcycle in each lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle, use the front brake, and move to the side of the road. use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road. operate the engine cut-off switch, and roll to a stop. use both the front and rear brakes, and stop on the shoulder of the road.

use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road. If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle and use the rear brake to move to the side of the road. Never use the brake of a flat tire.