the test is called the ALT-MOST test, and is used by something like 38 states. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-training/motorcycle-test/ yes the cones are offset. the trick to the cones, and motorcycle riding in general, is look where you WANT to go, not where you are going. if you're looking down at your front wheel to make sure youre not hitting a cone, then youre doing it wrong. you should be looking at the next cone coming up, or maybe the one after that. same with the U turn. turn your head around and look back over your shoulder. use the rear brake to modulate your speed. easy peasy.