Test 1

Question 1

Motorcycle cargo should NOT be secured with
* elastic cords
* rope
* tank bags
* saddlebags

Answer 1

Rope

Question 2

You should adjust your side mirrors
* while riding your motorcycle.
* before starting your motorcycle.
* before mounting your motorcycle.
* at a designated service center.

Answer 2

Before starting your motorcycle.
You should adjust your side mirrors after mounting your motorcycle but before you start it.

Question 3

You are turning right onto a road with one lane of traffic in each direction. If you ride through the turn too fast, you may
* tip over your motorcycle.
* veer into the opposing lane.
* run off the right edge of the road.
* hit the vehicle in front of you.

Answer 3

Veer into the opposing lane.
If you ride throug a turn too fast, you may veer into another lane. Slow down before entering the turn.

Question 4

To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ________ ahead.
* 12 seconds
* 30 feet
* 2 seconds
* 15 feet

Answer 4

12 seconds
To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road 12 seconds ahead. Twelve seconds may not seem like much, but at 60 mph, your motorcycle will travel 1,056 feet in 12 seconds.

Question 5

If your throttle is stuck and you can’t free it, you should
* use the front brake only.
* apply both the front and rear brakes.
* use engine braking.
* pull the engine cut-off switch.

Answer 5

Pull the engine cut-off switch.
If your throttle is stuck, first try to twist it back and forth to free it. If that doesn’t work, operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will cut power to the rear wheel. After pulling in the clutch, keep it in until you stop or the throttle is freed.

Question 6

What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
* Grab at the front brake
* Swerve into the left lane
* Brake abruptly while swerving

Answer 6

Swerve into the left lane
Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.

Question 7

If you are being passed on the left by another vehicle, which lane position should you ride in?
* Left or right
* Center
* Left
* Center or right

Answer 7

Center
When another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Question 8

Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car,
* special lights are required.
* shoulder checks are not required.
* it is faster.
* it is less visible.

Answer 8

It is less visible.
Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car, it is less visible. Use caution when riding a motorcycle.

Question 9

Head checks while riding
* only need to be done at night.
* are useful when you’re turning right.
* are necessary to check your blind spots.
* are not needed.

Answer 9

Are necessary to check your blind spots.
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.

Question 10

You should leave at least a ____-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you.
* four
* one
* two
* three

Answer 10

Two
By leaving at least two seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front of you, you give yourself a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the vehicle ahead of you stops suddenly.

Question 11

____________ helps make your downshifting smoother.
* Applying the front brake
* Rolling on the throttle
* Applying the rear brake
* Any of the above

Answer 11

Rolling on the throttle.
Rolling on the throttle slightly as you ease out the clutch helps make your downshifting smoother.

Question 12

If your motorcycle was built before 1978, what must you remember?
* You need a special license.
* You must turn on the headlight whenever you ride.
* You must have extra protective gear.
* You can only ride during the day.

Answer 12

You must turn on the headlight whenever you ride.
For improved visibility to other road users, you should ride with your headlight on at all times. Motorcycles built since 1978 automatically turn on the low-beam headlight whenever the engine is running. If your motorcycle is older than 1978, you must remember to turn on the headlight yourself.

Question 13

The best clothing for making yourself visible is
* government approved.
* leather and durable.
* loose and comfortable.
* brightly colored.

Answer 13

Brightly colored.
The best clothing for being seen is brightly colored and reflective. Durable leather clothing is protective but does not necessarily increase your visibility.

Question 14

How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
* Pull in the clutch.
* Apply only the front brake.
* Apply both the front and rear brakes until the wheels lock.
* Apply both the front and rear brakes without locking the wheels.

Answer 14

Apply both the front and rear brakes without locking the wheels.
You can achieve maximum straight-line braking by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.

Question 15

As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
* Brake abruptly while swerving
* Swerve onto the shoulder of the road
* Swerve into the left lane

Answer 15

Swerve onto the shoulder of the road.
Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

Question 16

If another driver is tailgaiting you, the best course of action is to
* increase your speed.
* hit your brakes.
* ignore the tailgater.
* change lanes and let the tailgater pass.

Answer 16

Change lanes and let the tailgator pass.
If you are being tailgated, change lanes and let the tailgater pass you. Don’t increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Question 17

The pavement is likely to be slippery
* soon after it has started to rain.
* on multilane roads.
* on a windy day.
* in rural areas.

Answer 17

Soon after it has started to rain.
The pavement is likely to be slippery soon after it has started to rain. This is because the rainwater loosens oil and other fluids that have built up on the pavement. This slippery condition will persist until more rain washes those fluids away.

Question 18

When you are being passed from behind,
* accelerate.
* move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
* stay in the center portion of your lane.
* move to the left portion of your lane.

Answer 18

Stay in the center portion of your lane.
When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Question 19

________ can increase your visibility.
* Pulling in the clutch
* Riding with a passenger
* Riding in the left lane position
* Changing your lane position according to traffic situations

Answer 19

Changing your lane position according to traffic situations.
No lane position is always the best for being seen and maintaining a space cushion. And no lane position need always be avoided. They all have their uses. An experienced rider changes lane positions as traffic conditions change.

Question 20

A motorcycle is the right size for you if
* you can reach the handgrips.
* both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated.
* the seat is waist high.
* your height and weight have been taken into account.

Answer 20

Both of your feed can reach the ground while you are seated.
A motorcycle is the right size for you if both of your feet can touch the ground while you are seated on it.

Question 21

If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should
* increase your speed.
* change lanes.
* increase your following distance.
* decrease your following distance.

Answer 21

Increase your following distance.
If your motorcycle wil take longer to stop, increase your following distance so that you will have more time to stop.

Question 22

You can initiate a swerve by
* pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.
* applying the rear brake.
* pressing the handgrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to swerve.
* downshifting.

Answer 22

Pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.
You can initiate a swerve by pressing the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause your motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Question 23

The best eye and face protection is provided by
* a face shield.
* specialized goggles.
* approved sunglasses.
* a windshield.

Answer 23

A face shield.
The best eye and face protection is provided by a shatter-resistant face shield. It covers the largest area and is unlikely to blow off in the wind.

Question 24

A passenger under 18 years of age who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own
* helmet.
* footrests.
* footrests, seat, and helmet.
* seat.

Answer 24

Footrests, seat, and helmet.
A passenger who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own footrests and seat. Under Ohio law, if the passenger is under 18 years of age, he or she must also wear a helmet.

Question 25

What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
* Cancel the signal
* Use your horn
* Signal right
* Signal left

Answer 25

Signal right.
When passing, signal left, and when safe, move into the left lane and accelerate. On Step 3, signal right, and complete mirror and head checks before returning to your original lane and then cancel the signal. Remember, passing must be completed within posted speed limits, and only where permitted.

Question 26

While your feet are on the footrests, you should AVOID
* riding on slippery surfaces.
* using the front brake.
* turning corners.
* pointing your feet downward.

Answer 26

Pointing your feet downward.
While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid pointing your feet downward. They could catch on something while you’re riding.

Question 27

In the “press” step of turning, you press
* the front or rear brake.
* the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.
* your feet on the footrests.
* the clutch lever.

Answer 27

The handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn.
In the “press” step of turning, you press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. This will cause the motorcycle to lean in that direction.

Question 28

To prevent a car driver from trying to share your lane, you should
* maintain a left lane position.
* maintain a center lane position.
* always ride with a partner.
* swerve from side to side.

Answer 28

Maintain a center lane position.
The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Question 29

If your front tire fails while you’re riding, you should
* use only the rear brake.
* use both the front and rear brakes.
* pull the kill engine switch.
* use only the front brake.

Answer 29

Use only the rear brake.
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.

Question 30

Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
* 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
* The right portion of the lane at a safe following distance

Answer 30

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.