1. One out of every five motorcycle crashes
results in:
A. Shoulder and head injuries
B. Shoulder and neck injuries
C. Neck and head injuries
D. Head and back injuries
2. Which statement is not true?
A. Neck injuries are just as common as head
injuries
B. Head injuries are more common than neck injuries
C. Neck injuries are more common than head injuries
D. Head injuries are just as severe as neck injuries
3. Which statement is true regarding use of
approved helmets
A. Helmets limit a driver’s view to the side
B. Helmets prevent driver’s from spotting danger
C. Helmets do little to help prevent head injuries
D. Helmets allow driver’s to see as far to the side as is necessary
4. Most crashes occur less than how far from the
onset of the trip?
A. 5 miles
B. 10 miles
C. 20 miles
D. 50 miles
5. Most riders are driving at slower than what
speed when they crash?
A. 30 mph
B. 40 mph
C. 50 mph
D. 60 mph
6. Helmets worn in a crash situation cut the
number but not the severity of head injuries by half.
True
False
7. The only DOT approved helmet is the full face
helmet.
True
False
8. A safe helmet should have:
A. A Department of Transportation label
B. A snug fit
C. No obvious defects
D. All of the above
9. Which statement is untrue?
A. Goggles and face shields both protect your
eyes
B. A windshield can be a good substitute for a face shield
C. Eyeglasses will not protect your eyes from wind
D. Faceshields protect your entire face better than do goggles
10. Which of the following is not a quality of an
effective faceshield?
A. Be free of scratches
B. Be resistant to penetration
C. Fasten securely
D. Prevents air from passing through
11. Wearing a leather jacket even in warm weather
assists in preventing dehydration.
True
False
12. Jackets and pants should fit snugly enough to
prevent free movement and to keep from flapping in the wind.
True
False
13. Shoes should have short heels and be durable
but should not cover your ankles which could interfere with free
movement.
True
False
14. Street legal motorcycles should have working:
A. Headlight, taillight and brake light
B. Front and rear brakes
C. Turn signals and a horn
D. All of the above
15. More than what percentage of all crashes
occur on motorcycles ridden by the operator for less than six months?
A. 15%
B. 22%
C. 33%
D. 50%
16. When borrowing a friend’s motorcycle it is
important to:
A. Make all checks
B. Familiarize yourself with where signals and switches are
C. Know the gear pattern
D. All of the above
17. Clutch, throttle, mirror, horn and turn
signal checks should be completed once you have mounted the motorcycle.
A. True
B. False
18. Headlights, taillights, brake lights, tires
and fluids should all be checked prior to mounting your
motorcycle.
A. True
B. False
19. You should scan your path of travel how many
seconds ahead?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20
20. As a general rule of thumb, ride in the best
lane position to see and to be seen.
A. True
B. False
21. The most important safety feature that you
have at your disposal is:
A. Your helmet
B. Your clothing
C. Your lane positioning
D. Yourself
22. Adjust your handlebars so that your hands are
even with or slightly above your elbows.
True
False
23. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Use your handlebars to properly support your
body weight
B. Hold the handle grips firmly when driving over rough surfaces
C. Keep your knees away from the gas tank to avoid losing your balance
D. Sit as far back on the seat as possible to keep your arms as straight
as possible
24. Which of the following statements is false?
A. Motorcycles can lurch if you are not riding
slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear
B. Remain in neutral while you are stopped to avoid any unplanned
movement
C. Shift down through the gears with the clutch as you slow or stop
D. It is best to change gears before entering a turn
25. The front breaks provide at least what
percentage of your stopping power?
A. 50%
B. 58%
C. 66%
D. 75%
26. Grabbing at the front brake is the best
method for avoiding accidents.
True
False
27. When cornering the motorcycle less traction
is available for braking and stopping.
True
False
28. The four steps for better control are slow,
turn, press and roll.
True
False
29. When turning your motorcycle it is best to:
A. Turn your shoulders and head simultaneously
B. Keep your eyes level with the horizon
C. Press right, lean left and go left
D. Avoid rolling on the throttle through the turn in order to stabilize
suspension
30. Keeping a “cushion of space” gives the
driver:
A. Time to react
B. Space to maneuver
C. Neither A or B
D. Both A and B
31. Your lane position should:
A. Increase your ability to see and be seen
B. Avoid others’ blind spots
C. Communicate your intentions
D. All of the above
32. When deciding what portion of your lane is
best to operate in you should:
A. Ride in the center or right portion of the
lane if potential problems are on your left only
B. Keep in the right portion of your lane if vehicles are operating on
both sides of you
C. Operate only to the left of the grease strip in order to remain
within the center portion of your lane
D. Always choose to drive between cars at stop signs if you can squeeze
through
33. The minimum distance that should be
maintained behind a vehicle ahead of you is:
A. 10 seconds
B. 7 seconds
C. 2 seconds
D. 30 seconds
34. The best way to handle tailgaters who follow
to closely is to:
A. Speed up
B. Squeeze your brakes to warn them
C. Allow them to pass
D. Shake your fist at them
35. When you are passing another vehicle you
should first move to the left portion of your lane to make
yourself more visible, look for traffic behind you, move into the left
lane and ride through the driver’s
blind spot slowly and cautiously, signal and then return to your
original lane.
True
False
36. When you are being passed by another vehicle
you have more room for error in dealing with blasts of wind from larger
vehicles if you are in the middle portion of the lane than if you are on
either side of
the lane.
True
False
37. If you are unable to change lanes to
accommodate a merging car you should:
A. Adjust your speed to open up space
B. Squeeze the brakes as firmly and quickly as you can
C. Motion to the merging driver to slow down
D. Accelerate to attempt to beat the merging car to the point of entry
38. When riding next to cars you:
A. Increase your chances of being lost in the
driver’s blind spot
B. Block off your escape route
C. Increase your visibility
D. Both A and B
39. The three-step process known as SEE (Search,
Evaluate and Execute) helps increase awareness of what is going on
around you.
True
False
40. Potential driving problems include road and
surface characteristics, vehicles and other traffic, and
traffic control devices.
True
False
41. Which of the following is not a part of the
Execute phase of SEE for carrying out your decision?
A. Adjust your mirrors
B. Adjust your speed
C. Adjust your position
D. Communicate your presence
42. Almost three-fourths of motorcycle/car
crashes are cause by drivers entering a rider’s right-of-way.
True
False
43. When passing parked cars you should stay
towards the right of your lane to increase your visibility.
True
False
44. When parking roadside you should park at a 90
degree angle to the curb with your rear wheel touching the curb.
True
False
45. The best time to turn on your headlights is:
A. At dusk
B. In the evening only
C. During parades
D. At all times
46. If you are being followed closely, it is a
good idea to flash your brake light.
True
False
47. A good time to check your mirrors is:
A. When you are stopped
B. Before you change lanes
C. Before you slow down
D. All of the above
48. Cars seem farther away than they really are
more so with flat mirrors than with rounded (convex)
mirrors.
True
False
49. Which of the following is not a good thing to
do when operating your motorcycle at night?
A. Reduce your speed
B. Use your low beam as much as possible
C. Increase your distance
D. Use the car ahead of you
50. Studies show that most crash-involved
motorcycle riders over-break the front tire and under-break the rear
tire.
True
False
51. Reflective clothing should be worn:
A. at night
B. at no time
C. day and night
D. only during the day
52. If you must swerve to avoid an accident,
applying a small amount of hand pressure to the handgrip
located on the side of your intended direction of escape will cause the
motorcycle to lean more quickly.
True
False
53. If breaking is required during swerving, it
is not necessary to separate breaking from swerving and
brake pressure should be applied during the swerve.
True
False
54. Which of the following is not true regarding
turning if no traffic is present?
A. Start at the outside of a curve
B. During turning move toward the outside of the curve
C. As you pass the center move to the outside to exit
D. During turning move toward the inside of the curve
55. If you must ride over an obstacle you should:
A. Keep the motorcycle at an angle to lessen the
impact
B. Keep a steady speed and avoid slowing down
C. Roll on the throttle just before contact
D. Remember to keep your weight squarely on the seat
56. During slippery conditions it is best to
avoid sudden moves, use both brakes, watch for oil spots and
reduce speed.
True
False
57. When it starts to rain, what is the best position for a rider to
ride in:
A. The left tire track left by cars
B. The center between the two tire tracks left by cars
C. The right tire track left by cars
D. None of the above
58. When crossing railroad tracks it is usually
better to cross them at a 90 degree angle than to continue to ride
straight within your lane.
True
False
59. If a tire goes flat, it is best to slow down
by applying pressure equally to both brakes.
True
False
60. What will the rider notice if a tire goes
flat?
A. If the front tire goes flat the back of the
motorcycle may jerk or sway
B. If the rear tire goes flat the steering will feel “heavy”
C. No difference in the overall handling of the motorcycle will be
noticed
D. None of the above
61. When riding and the throttle remains stuck or
frozen, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the
clutch at the same time.
True
False
62. When wobbles occur it can usually be traced
to:
A. Improper loading
B. Unsuitable accessories
C. Incorrect tire pressure
D. All of the above
63. Which of the following is not true about how
to deal successfully with a wobble?
A. Grip the handlebars firmly
B. Close the throttle gradually
C. Move your weight as far backwards as possible
D. Pull off the road
64. When the engine “locks” or “freezes” it is
usually due to:
A. Low oil
B. Engine overheating
C. Loss of engine power
D. All of the above
65. When approached by a dog the rider should:
A. Kick at the dog
B. Attempt to scare the dog away by driving directly towards the dog
C. Downshift and approach the dog slowly and then accelerate away
D. Get off your motorcycle and rub the dog’s stomach
66. When carrying a passenger you may need to:
A. Adjust the suspension
B. Take a few pounds of pressure from the tires
C. Encourage them to sit as far back on the seat as possible
D. Tell them to remain straight while the driver leans through turns
67. When riding with a passenger the driver
should:
A. Maintain the same cushion that they would when
riding alone
B. Ride at the same speed as they would if riding alone
C. Wait for larger gaps for crossing, entering or merging with traffic
D. Take less time to slow down due to the extra weight
68. When carrying a load on your motorcycle you
should:
A. Keep the load behind the rear axle
B. Distribute the load evenly
C. Use rope to secure the load instead of loose fitting bungee cords
D. All of the above
69. When riding in a group you should:
A. Put beginners just in front of the tailender
B. Let the leader set the pace
C. Allow the leader to establish and carry out the route on their own
D. Allow the leader to signal changes to trailing riders
70. When riding in a staggered formation, the
second rider should remain how far behind the first rider?
A. 1 second
B. 2 seconds
C. 4 seconds
D. 6 seconds
71. It is best when two riders are riding
together that they operate their motorcycles alongside each other.
True
False
72. In a staggered formation the third rider is:
A. In the right side of the lane
B. 2 seconds behind the leader
C. Directly alongside the fourth rider
D. 4 seconds behind the leader
73. Riders in a staggered formation should pass
one at a time beginning with the tail ender until all
motorcycles have successfully passed the slower vehicle.
True
False
74. It is best when riding in groups to move into
a single-file formation when riding curves, turning, and
when entering or leaving a highway.
True
False
75. Studies show that what percentage of all
riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking?
A. 20-25%
B. 30-35%
C. 40-45%
D. 50-55%
76. Injuries occurred to what percentage of
motorcyclists in crashes that involved abuse of substances?
A. 50%
B. 90%
C. 75%
D. 64%
77. Legal limitations for alcohol consumption
must be reached before a driver begins to have difficulties
with decision-making or judgment.
True
False
78. Which of the following statements is not
true?
A. Alcohol is digested similar to most foods
B. Alcohol impairs mental functioning
C. Alcohol impairs physical functioning
D. Alcohol impact is determined by the amount consumed, how fast you
drink, and your body weight
79. If a person has eight beers in an hour,
approximately how long would it take before all alcohol was
completely out of the body once they stopped drinking?
A. Eight hours
B. Five hours
C. Sixteen hours
D. Seven hours
80. In most states, what is the person’s BAC
(Blood Alcohol Content) that is considered to be the legal
limit for intoxication?
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.15%