2024 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 10

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Oregon when getting your motorcycle learners.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Oregon when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Oregon please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/oregon/motorcycle.

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7. Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Explanation
To make yourself visible to other road users, you should wear brightly-colored clothing with reflective materials, use your headlight at all times, and use your signals and brake light properly.

8. If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Explanation
If one member of a group wants to ride faster than the others, it is best to let them go ahead of the group and meet at a designated spot later.

9. Motorcycles must have all of the following, except:

Explanation
In Oregon, motorcycles are required to have between one and three white headlights; at least one red taillight; one white license plate light; at least one red brake light; amber turn signal lights (if the motorcycle was built after 1972); a red reflector on the rear; at least one rearview mirror; a horn; fenders on all wheels; at least one brake; and an exhaust system in good working order. All lighting must be U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant.

10. A skidding rear tire:

Explanation
A skidding rear tire is a dangerous condition that can result in a violent crash and serious injury or death. Too much rear brake pressure can cause the rear wheel to lock. As soon as the rear wheel locks, your ability to change direction is lost. To regain control, the brake must be released.

11. Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:

Explanation
Replace any helmet that has been worn during a crash.

12. When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:

Explanation
When being passed, motorcyclists should be careful not to be hit by any part of the passing vehicle, including its mirrors. In addition to the vehicle itself, motorcyclists should be aware of wind gusts coming from the passing vehicle and potential objects being thrown by a passenger in the vehicle who may not be paying attention to the road.
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