Pennsylvania DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Reduce your speed. Shift gears quickly. Use your high beam Increase your following distance.

2. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Lights. Chassis. Tires All of the above.

3. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ____ drink(s). One. 4 Two. Six.

4. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

5. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? The left. Any lane position. The right. The center.

6. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should Accelerate or maintain speed. Use the front brake only. Pull in the clutch and coast Stop and walk the bike across.

7. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless riding over a slippery surface. While the motorcycle is moving Unless being stopped at an intersection.

8. While your feet are on the footrests, you should avoid Using the hand brake. Pointing your feet downward. Turning corners Riding on slippery surfaces.

9. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

10. What is the main reason you should not speed up to a higher speed when trying to avoid a vehicle following too closely? If you accelerate it can cause others to speed around you as well and create a crash. When you speed up it will only allow you less room to react and make the vehicle follow you at a higher rate of speed. This will cause you to not be able to brake as efficiently when someone stops Speeding up can cause you to get pulled over and get a speeding ticket.

11. What should you do if the front tire locks while riding? Release all brakes and slow to a stop. Switch to using the rear brake. Release the brake and reapply Keep it locked until you stop.

12. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Pulling into oncoming traffic. Riding in the center of the lane position. Riding in the left of the lane position Riding in the right of the lane position.

13. Motorcycles can slip on grease left by cars on the road. where are these most likely to be found? On multilane highways. At busy intersections. On bridges and overpasses. On gravel roads.

14. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

15. If your group is larger than ____ riders you should split up into smaller groups. 2 or 3. 3 or 4. 4 or 5 5 or 6.

16. Which of the following is not a helpful way to handle corners? Being alert to changes in curves. Riding within your skill level and posted speed limits. Recognizing when your best path might not be following the road None of the listed answers. the listed answers are correct. Speeding through the curve to get through it as quickly as possible.

17. What factor is more important in passing on a motorcycle than in a car? The speed of the other car. Visibility. The road conditions Using your turn signal. The weather conditions.

18. Which of the following is a surface that can increase your chance of falling? All other listed answers. Railroad track crossings. Uneven surfaces or obstacles Wet or slippery roadway.

19. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Wearing bright clothing. Identifying multiple hazards. Choosing an effective lane position Doing all of the above.

20. In which of these scenarios is it the least important to check your mirrors? When descending a large hill. When stopped at an intersection. When beginning to slow down. Before you change lanes.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

To operate a motorcycle in Pennsylvania, you must have a Class M license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The first step of the licensing process is to apply for a Class M learner's permit. Once you have received your permit, you can apply for a Class M license. Applicants under the age of 18 must hold the permit for at least six months before applying for a license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a Class M learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, complete any required coursework and driving hours, and pay the fees. To receive a Class M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle rider skills test, and pay the fees. The motorcycle skills test can be waived if you successfully complete a motorcycle safety program.

Tests are scheduled through the DOT. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road safety and traffic laws. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail, you may have to wait a week to retest.