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D: One that meets DOT and state standards, fits snugly all the way around, and has no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps. Get the most protection from a helmet that meets DOT and state standards, fits snugly all around and has no obvious defects. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Helmet Selection, page 2.

D: Prevent wheel lock-up and skids in straight-line, panic stops. ABS keeps the wheels from locking so the motorcycle doesn't skid during a hard, straight-line emergency stop. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Basic Vehicle Control: Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), page 7.

C: Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. In more than half of motorcycle-car crashes, the driver caused the crash by moving into the rider's right-of-way. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Intersections, page 12.

C: Avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot. Experienced riders use their judgment, but one absolute is to avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Keeping Your Distance: Lane Positions, page 8.

D: The center portion of your lane. Stay in the center portion; this gives the most room for error from windblast, mirrors or objects. Moving away could invite the driver to cut back in too early. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Keeping Your Distance: Being Passed, page 9.

D: No competition, no passing of other riders and no tailgating. The most important group riding rules are no competition, no passing of other riders and no tailgating. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Group Riding: Plan, page 24.

D: Just after it starts to rain, before surface oil washes to the side of the road. Wet pavement is particularly slippery just after rain begins, before the surface oil washes to the side of the road. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Handling Dangerous Surfaces: Slippery Surfaces, page 18.

C: At least two more hours. Four drinks in two hours leaves at least two drinks in your system (4 - 2 = 2), so you need at least two more hours before considering riding. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Alcohol in the Body: Alcohol Concentration, page 28.

C: A Snell Memorial Foundation label. The manual notes that helmets with a Snell Memorial Foundation label also give an assurance of quality. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Helmet Selection, page 2.

C: More than 15 times per second. The manual says ABS can release and reapply pressure more than 15 times per second. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Basic Vehicle Control: Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), page 7.

B: Cars turning left in front of you and cars on side streets pulling into your lane. Cars that turn left in front of you, including from the lane on your right, and cars on side streets pulling into your lane are the biggest dangers. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Intersections, page 12.

C: To avoid windblast from other vehicles and provide an escape route. Your lane position should help you see and be seen, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, protect your lane, communicate, avoid windblast, provide an escape route and set up for turns. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Keeping Your Distance: Lane Positions, page 8.

A: It might invite the passing driver to cut back into your lane too early. Moving into the part of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle might invite the driver to cut back in too soon. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Keeping Your Distance: Being Passed, page 9.

C: Let that rider go ahead to an agreed meeting point. If a rider insists on going faster than the group, allow them to go ahead to an agreed meeting point. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Group Riding: Plan, page 24.

A: Painted lane markings, steel plates and manhole covers. Lane markings, steel plates and manhole covers are poor-traction surfaces, especially when wet. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Handling Dangerous Surfaces: Slippery Surfaces, page 18.

A: Four. Seven drinks minus three hours of elimination leaves at least four drinks in your system, needing at least four more hours. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Alcohol in the Body: Alcohol Concentration, page 28.

C: An unfastened helmet is likely to fly off in a crash before it can protect you. If the helmet is not fastened, it is likely to fly off your head in a crash before it has a chance to protect you. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Helmet Selection, page 2.

B: They underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear. Studies found most riders in crashes used too little front brake and too much rear brake. Others failed to keep braking and swerving separate, or didn't swerve when they should have. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Crash Avoidance, page 16.

B: The driver may still not "see" you; if the car can enter your path, assume it will. Never count on eye contact; drivers often look right at a rider and fail to see them. The only eyes you can count on are your own. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Intersections, page 12.

C: Only where permitted, and within posted speed limits. Only pass where it is allowed, and finish the pass without going over the speed limit; watch the signs and pavement markings. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Keeping Your Distance: Passing, page 9.

A: Everyone should slow down to keep the group together. Watch the rider behind you in your mirrors. If someone drops back, the whole group should slow so it stays together. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Group Riding: Follow Those Behind, page 24.

B: Use both brakes: squeeze the front gradually and use gentle pressure on the rear. The front brake is still effective on slippery surfaces; squeeze it gradually to avoid locking, with gentle pressure on the rear. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Handling Dangerous Surfaces: Slippery Surfaces, page 18.

B: 0.08% or above. The manual says an adult at 0.08% AC or higher counts as intoxicated in every state. Some states set a lower limit; Utah's is 0.05%. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Alcohol and the Law, page 28.

A: It keeps wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and pebbles off your face. A faceshield guards the whole face in a crash and also blocks wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and stones thrown up by other vehicles, which would otherwise distract you or hurt. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Eye and Face Protection, page 2.

C: Release the front brake immediately, then reapply it firmly. If the front wheel locks, release the front brake immediately and then reapply it firmly, while pressing down on the rear brake. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Crash Avoidance: Quick Stops, page 16.