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| great awareness, balance and a sense of postion |
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| When driving behind another vehicle, you should leave a ___ second following distance. |
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| When driving behind another vehicle, you should leave a ___ second following distance. |
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veer into an oncoming traffic lane.
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If you motorcycle was built before 1978, what must you remember?
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| Ride with your headlights on at all times |
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The "press" step of turning means that you press:
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the handle of the direction you are turning.
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Head checks while riding a motorcycle are:
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necessary to check your blind spots.
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If your front tire fails, you should:
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Brake using the rear brake only
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When being passed by another vehicle, ride in the ______ lane position.
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Motorcycle cargo should NOT be secured with:
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The best face protection is:
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a shatter-resistant face shield.
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_________________ helps make your shifting smoother.
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_____________ can increase your visibility.
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Changing position according to traffic situations
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Riding a motorcycle that's the right size for you means:
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both feet reach the ground while seated.
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You can initiate a swerve by:
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pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.
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Pavement is likely to be slippery:
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soon after it has started to rain.
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You should adjust your side mirrors:
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before starting the motorcycle.
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While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid:
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pointing your feet downwards.
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If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should:
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increase your following distance.
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In order for a passenger to ride your motorcycle, he or she must have their own:
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If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should:
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pull the kill engine switch.
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When being followed by a tailgater, you should:
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change lanes and let them pass you.
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To prevent another driver from trying to share your lane, you should:
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maintain a center lane position.
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Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car:
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Maximum straight line braking is achieved by:
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applying both brakes without locking wheels.
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The best clothing for being seen is:
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To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ___ ahead.
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When stopping in a curve, what should you do?
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Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road
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When riding in a group, when should you ride single file?
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Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level?
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When riding through an intersection, motorcycles must be especially aware of:
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vehicles turning left into your path.
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Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured:
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In order to have a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have:
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footrests for the passenger.
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When passing heavy vehicles, it is important to avoid:
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slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.
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For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned:
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If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
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No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver
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Before downshifting, you should:
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How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle?
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Start with your right wrist flat
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A front wheel skid can result from:
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When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should _________ to avoid a skid.
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When riding through a turn, you should turn:
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When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle?
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Motorcycles are never permitted to lane share
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What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle?
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Wind blasts from larger vehicles
Objects being thrown from windows
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When slowing down, which brake should you use?
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Both front and rear brakes at the same time
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Generally, ________ motorcycle lane portion should be avoided.
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In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?
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When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed?
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The lane positions available to a motorcycle are:
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________________ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
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Improper loading of cargo
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If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield:
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you are not required to wear eye protection.
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What is the safest braking method?
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Using both front and rear brakes at the same time
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The location with the greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is:
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Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle?
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Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting
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Can a motorcycle ride in a H.O.V. lane?
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You brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks:
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You brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks:
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If the rear wheel locks, you should:
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Which of the following should be done at night?
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Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights
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________ drugs can affect your ability to ride.
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If you are going to pass someone you feel may move into your lane, you should:
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When driving through a normal turn, you should:
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lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.
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If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should:
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apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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If there are hazards on your left, what lane position should you ride in?
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You should use both front and rear brakes to stop:
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If your throttle sticks while riding, you should first:
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twist it back and forth to free it.
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You should start the motorcycle with:
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When being passed on the left, it is best to avoid the _____ lane position.
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At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
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Headlight, taillight, brake light and turn signals
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Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used:
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Cross rail tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because:
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at a smaller angle you may catch your tires.
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When parking against a curb, you should park at a ___ degree angle.
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When can you operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic?
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_________ is prohibited when riding downhill.
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When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle should be positioned:
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at an angle with the back wheel to the curb.
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When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for:
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____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
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If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when:
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motorcycles should never ride in pairs.
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To help absorb the shock of riding over large obstacles, you should:
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lift yourself slight off the seat
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When should you take your feet off the foot pedals and skim them on the surface of the road?
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While passing a row of parked cars, you see that there is a driver in one of the parked vehicles. What should you do?
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Beep your horn to ensure the driver knows you're there
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Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests:
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When preparing to pass a vehicle, your motorcycle should be positioned in the _______ lane.
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To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can:
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What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?
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Keep your knees against the gas tank
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Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars?
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The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction
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Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is:
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Rising off the seat slightly:
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helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock.
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Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers.
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Passengers should keep their feet on the pegs at all times
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Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller and therefore:
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Maximum straight line braking is achieved by:
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applying both brakes without locking wheels.
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A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is:
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Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
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Motorcycles are harder to see. How can you increase your visibility?
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Flash your brake lights to warn drivers
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The most likely place for a collision is:
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When driving through a turn, your lane position should:
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change to give you the best view.
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The three steps of the SEE strategy are:
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| search, evaluate, and execute |
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The best formation when riding in a group is:
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The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by:
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How can you prevent fatigue while riding?
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Protect yourself from the elements
Limit the length of your trip
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To stop safely on a curve you should:
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make the motorcycle perpendicular to the surface of the road.
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While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
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you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
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What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night?
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Watch the tail lights of the car ahead of you
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Which brake is more important?
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The front, because it provides 75% of the braking power.
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As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane?
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As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane?
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Taking a right turn too fast could cause you to:
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veer into an oncoming traffic lane.
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What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle?
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To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the hand grip in the direction of the turn and:
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lean in the direction of the turn.
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Blind intersections can be dangerous because:
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other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas
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You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles ahead of you because it gives you:
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If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and:
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use the rear brake and move to the side of the road.
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The tires on your motorcycle should be checked:
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You should check your mirrors when:
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you are about to change lanes.
you're going to slow down.
stopped at an intersection.
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When riding on a uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by:
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rising slightly off the seat.
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If the rear tire goes flat while riding:
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stop with the front brake only.
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The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ degree angle.
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In which of these situations is someone most likely to try to share a lane with you?
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When someone wants to pass you
When preparing to turn at an intersection
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How is maximum straight line braking achieved?
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When passing another vehicle you should:
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move quickly through the blind spot.
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You can help stabilize your motorcycle during a turn by __________.
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In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position?
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When being passed by other vehicles
When a car is trying to share a lane with you
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You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are: |
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stopping in an unusual place.
being followed too closely.
stopping more quickly than others will expect.
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When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see:
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that the surface is firm enough to ride on.
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If you need to brake and swerve, you:
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must brake before or after swerving.
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If you are a beginner rider, you should ride no more than ___ hours per day.
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Motorcycles can slip on grease left by cars on the road. Where are these most likely to be found?
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How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision?
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Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear
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Head checks while riding motorcycles:
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should be performed before changing lanes.
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The staggered formation is the best choice when:
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The center lane position is best for:
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being seen by the driver ahead of you.
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The best way to swerve is to:
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press the handgrip in the direction you want to turn while avoiding braking.
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In order to avoid fatigue, you should stop riding at least every ____ hours.
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To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do?
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Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear
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You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. What is the best way to initiate a swerve?
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Apply a small amount of pressure to the handle of the side you need to swerve
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When entering a turn and you need change gears, when should that change occur?
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Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check:
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the lane next to you and the far lane.
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Before mounting the motorcycle, you should check:
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Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should:
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move to a further lane if possible.
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The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in:
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What are the four steps to making a proper turn?
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If an object suddenly appears in your way of riding, you should ________ to avoid a crash.
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When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous?
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It is difficult for other cars to see motorcycles. Which of the following can increase your visibility to others?
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Ride in the best lane position
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To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should:
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maintain or increase your speed.
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If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction:
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you can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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Which of the following does NOT increase your safety when riding at night?
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| How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? |
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| When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by: |
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| checking your mirrors frequently. |
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| You are more likely to fall when riding on which of the following surfaces? |
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| Uneven surfacesMetal gratingsWet pavement |
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| When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should apply _______ and gradually release once the engine takes hold. |
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| Riding close to the edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because: |
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| dirt collects there and provides little traction. |
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| In order to swerve properly, you must: |
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| brake before or after swerving. |
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| You must use the high-beam lights of your motorcycle when you are _________ a vehicle at night. |
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| What is the proper way to swerve? |
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| Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve |
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| Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when |
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| What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? |
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| What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? |
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| A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it: |
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| prevents others from sharing your lane. |
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| When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle: |
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| with your rear tire touching the curb. |
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| The best group formation for riding through curves is: |
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| When should the staggered formation be used? |
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| The most important thing about swerving is to: |
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| not brake and swerve at the same time. |
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| When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle _________ within your lane to cross the tracks. |
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| When riding through an area of potential hazards, what should you do? |
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| Cover the clutch and the brake |
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| If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? |
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| If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride: |
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| in a staggered formation. |
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| Use your feet to maintain balance by: |
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| keeping them on the footrests. |
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| When approaching an intersection, the rider should select a lane position to: |
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| increase his/her visibility to another driver |
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| When should you have your headlight on? |
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| To help maintain balance during a turn, you should: |
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| maintain or increase your speed. |
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| What does the SIPDE driver judgment acronym stand for? |
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| Scan, identify, predict, decide, execute |
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| You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. Where should you stop? |
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| At the stop line first, then pull forward |
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| When riding in a group, motorcycles should ride: |
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| in the staggered formation. |
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