When crossing a section of road covered in ice or snow:

Slow down, and if possible, squeeze the clutch lever & coast

Presentation, as applied to lane positioning means:

Selecting a lane position so others can see you best

Over-the-counter drugs:

Can have depressing or stimulating effects

To reduce the danger of blind spots to the sides and behind you:

Make a head check prior to changing lanes

Riding in steady, high winds from the side will require you to:

Adjust your input on the handgrips to maintain balance

Risk offset is defined as the difference between:

The risks you take and the skills you possess

Having a space cushion enables you to:

Respond to situations ahead of time

To develop good habits when braking, a rider should:

Use both brakes at the same time

When overtaking and passing another vehicle:

Only pass one vehicle at a time

The motorcycle tachometer:

Shows engine revolutions per minute

A helmet that has had an impact:

Should be inspected and probably replaced

Motorcyclist protective clothing is designed:

With flaps and fasteners to keep out the wind

Making a quick stop in a curve requires:

Progressively more brake pressure as the lean angle reduces

When carrying a passenger, the rider should:

Adjust suspension & tire pressure for the additional weight

An effective strategy for making an emergency stop in a curve is to:

Straighten the motorcycle, then brake

To avoid getting trapped:

Keep more than one escape path open to you

A characteristic of a convex mirror is that:

Rider blind spot area is reduced

When braking in a straight line during an emergency stop:

Keep your body centered and look ahead

When riding through curves

Select lane position based on traffic & road conditions

A lead time of 4 seconds is urgent because it:

Allows you enough time to swerve or brake for hazards

The Setup part of Search-Setup-Smooth for negotiating curves means:

Choosing a good entry speed and lane position

When starting out on an uphill grade:

Use rear brake to hold the bike; ease out clutch w/ throttle

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1
When crossing a section of road covered in ice or snow:
Slow down, and if possible, squeeze the clutch lever & coast
Quickly apply both front and rear brakes
Downshift, hold handlebars tightly, and accelerate quickly
Accelerate to avoid sliding
2
Presentation, as applied to lane positioning means:
Using turn indicators and hand signals when changing lanes
Selecting a lane position so others can see you best
Riding in the center of the lane so drivers can see you
Flash your brakes intermittently so others are aware of you
3
Over-the-counter drugs:
Affect riding performance less than alcohol
Are not dangerous for riders if approved by a physician
Can have depressing or stimulating effects
Are safe for riders when taken at recommended dosages
4
To reduce the danger of blind spots to the sides and behind you:
Ride the right lane & adjust mirrors to see the left lane.
Make a head check prior to changing lanes
Maintain speed & ride directly beside another vehicle
Readjust your mirrors whenever you ride in heavy traffic
5
Riding in steady, high winds from the side will require you to:
Tailgate the car ahead of you to reduce the wind's effects
Put more weight on the footrests
Adjust your input on the handgrips to maintain balance
Stay in the right portion of the lane
6
Depressant drugs such as alcohol:
Slow down the body's functions
Enter the bloodstream slowly
Must be digested before affecting riding performance
Reach the brain slowly
7
Risk offset is defined as the difference between:
Riding slowly and riding fast
Your speed and the speed of others
The risks you take and the skills you possess
Your risk taking and allowing others to control risk
8
Having a space cushion enables you to:
Predict crash situations
Improve risk-taking tendencies
Keep track of your tires' air pressure
Respond to situations ahead of time
9
To develop good habits when braking, a rider should:
Shift to neutral and stop with the clutch released
Put both feet on the ground simultaneously for balance
Use the rear brake first, then the front brake
Use both brakes at the same time
10
When overtaking and passing another vehicle:
Only pass one vehicle at a time
You can pass on either the right or the left
Flash your headlights to let the driver know your intentions
You may not exceed the speed limit by more than 10mph
11
Street motorcycles are designed:
To be used in recreational trail riding
For use on public highways
To easily be converted for closed course compitition
With higher ground clearance than dual-purpose motorcycles
12
The motorcycle tachometer:
Shows engine revolutions per minute
Indicates road speed
May be equipped with a resettable trip meter
Shows miles ridden
13
A helmet that has had an impact:
Should be submitted to DOT for testing before re-use
Must have the inner liner replaced
Is not damaged if it shows no outer signs of cracking
Should be inspected and probably replaced
14
Motorcyclist protective clothing is designed:
With flaps and fasteners to keep out the wind
With flared legs to fit over riding boots
With shorter sleeves for ease of movement
To fit loosely
15
Making a quick stop in a curve requires:
Grabbing the front brake and stomping the rear brake lever
Progressively more brake pressure as the lean angle reduces
Increase available traction by shifting your weight rearward
Threshold braking to maintain constant brake pressure
16
When carrying a passenger, the rider should:
Continually converse with the passenger regarding intentions
have the passenger not wear a face shield in order to hear
Adjust suspension & tire pressure for the additional weight
Move further forward in the seat
17
An effective strategy for making an emergency stop in a curve is to:
Lightly apply the front brake & apply the rear brake fully
Steer toward the road's right shoulder; apply both brakes
Straighten the motorcycle, then brake
Apply the front brake only and increase lean angle
18
To avoid getting trapped:
Keep more than one escape path open to you
Don't focus on too many options
Practice on your one, best escape maneuver
Make an escape decision and stick to it
19
Crashes happen most often:
On sparsely populated country roads
In curves and at intersections
At night
On weekends in rush hour traffic
20
A characteristic of a convex mirror is that:
Rider blind spot area is reduced
It will not fog
It works only at night
It creates glare at night
21
When braking in a straight line during an emergency stop:
Use only the rear brake
Downshift and release the clutch lever quickly, then brake
Slide forward slightly to facilitate weight transfer.
Keep your body centered and look ahead
22
When riding through curves
stay visible by staying in the left lane position only
Search for hazards by keeping the eyes directly ahead of you
Countersteer and brake while in the curve
Select lane position based on traffic & road conditions
23
A lead time of 4 seconds is urgent because it:
Allows you enough time to swerve or brake for hazards
Is the greatest distance the eyes can see ahead in traffic
you can make turns at higher speeds when following others
is the best distance to see changing traffic light changes
24
The Setup part of Search-Setup-Smooth for negotiating curves means:
Adjusting the motorcycle suspension to its softest setting
adjust upper body position toward the outside of the curve
Choosing a good entry speed and lane position
Flashing the brake light if anyone is following
25
When starting out on an uphill grade:
Hold the motorcycle with your feet
Shut off the engine; then, restart w/ the engine in 1st gear
Release both brakes and quickly release the clutch
Use rear brake to hold the bike; ease out clutch w/ throttle

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