If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
1. Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
2. Check the controls and shift pattern.
3. Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
4. Assume you know where all the controls are located.
Check the controls and shift pattern.
Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:
1. To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
2. So you can tailgate.
3. To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
4. To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
1. At night.
2. During the day.
3. At dusk.
4. All of the above.
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
1. Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
2. Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
3. Never be concerned about your following distance.
4. Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:
1. Fits loosely.
2. Meets U.S. DOT standards.
3. Has survived a previous crash.
4. Provides hearing protection.
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:,
1. Do one, then the other.
2. Do both at the same time.
3. Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
4. Try instead to use only the brakes.
Do one, then the other.
When making an ordinary stop, you should:,
1. Use both the front and rear brakes.
2. Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
3. Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
4. Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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