Minnesota Bike 2

1.Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

Fatigue.

Hypothermia.

Severe chills.

Hot flashes.

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2.Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip

Near the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

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3.What does this hand signal mean?

Left turn

Slow or stop

Backing up

Right turn

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4.When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.

Is about to stop.

Plans to turn right.

Is about to slow down.

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5.When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.

Use only the front brake.

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6.When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:

Air pressure

General wear

General tread

Shininess

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7.A motorcyclist's cushion of space:

Should always stay the same.

Should vary according to riding conditions.

Is not necessary in most situations.

Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.

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8.Brightly-colored helmets:

May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.

Can be distracting.

Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.

Are not permitted.

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9.Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

Heavy shoes

Full-length pants

Shorts

Full-fingered gloves

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10.When riding, goggles:

Protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face.

Protect your face, but not your eyes.

Are not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses.

Are not effective in providing any protection.

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11.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.

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12.A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Cannot tip over.

Can tip over if making a turn too fast.

Is designed to take corners at any speed.

Should not be used for loading items.

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13.When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.

Keep your arms straight.

Keep your knees away from the gas tank.

Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

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14.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.

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15.To be legal, a motorcycle must be equipped with all of the following, except:

At least one headlight.

A brake light.

A windshield wiper.

A horn.

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16.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.

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17.The best lane position is:

The one that lets you travel the fastest.

The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.

The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.

The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.

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18.When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

Motorists looking for a place to park.

Cars leaving their parking spaces.

Oncoming traffic.

Noise.

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19.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride under the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Accelerate before turning.

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20.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.

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21.The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:

The motorcycle's former owner.

The owner’s manual.

A library book about motorcycles.

A motorcycle enthusiast.

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22.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.

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23.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.

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24.When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.

You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.

You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.

Following distance really doesn’t matter.

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25.Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

About 10 percent

About 25 percent

Over 50 percent

About 90 percent

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26.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.

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27.Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction.

Requires little traction.

Is a slow maneuver.

Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.

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28.Which of the following is not considered protective eye wear?

Contact lenses

Glasses

Goggles

A face shield

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29.Taking a turn too fast:

Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.

Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.

Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.

Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.

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30.If a driver is tailgating you, you should:

Speed up.

Allow them to pass.

Prevent them from passing.

Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.

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31.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

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32.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

At high speeds.

After riding for a long time.

Far from home.

On short trips.

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33.When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?

Speed up.

Slow down.

Ride in a single-file formation.

The group will pull off at the next exit.

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34.All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:

Remaining alert.

Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.

Riding without a headlight.

Maintaining a space cushion.

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35.Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

Pyramid

Staggered

Single-file

Compressed

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36.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.

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37.Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.

Be worn only during the day.

Be worn only at night.

Be worn day and night.

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38.Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

The group is easy to see.

The group is unlikely to be split up.

The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.

None of the above.

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39.Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.

If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.

It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.

Others can't see your load if it is low.

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40.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.

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41.When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.

A good leather jacket.

Sturdy boots.

A good understanding of motorcycle laws.

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42.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.

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43.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.

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44.To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:

Fits snugly.

Is well-worn and broken in.

Is pretty loose.

Does not have a chinstrap.

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45.Riding at night:

Is discouraged.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

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