2025 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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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19. When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:
Explanation
When preparing to pass on the left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. This lane position will increase your line of sight and make your more visible to oncoming traffic.
20. When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
Heavier items should be loaded in front of the tank bag. You should try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. Putting the load behind the rear axle may affect your control.
21. Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.
22. When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
Explanation
When riding behind a passenger vehicle, it is usually best to ride in the center of the lane so you will be visible in the driver's rearview mirror. Most drivers check their rearview mirrors much more often than their side mirrors, so this lane position will increase your chances of being seen.
23. If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Explanation
If you accidentally lock the rear brake on a good traction surface, you can keep it locked until you have completely stopped. You should still be able to steer your motorcycle with a locked rear wheel.
24. When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Explanation
Your first and best protection against collisions with other vehicles is simply to keep your distance from them. The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you. Wearing proper gear is also important when riding a motorcycle.
25. Fatigue can be increased by:
Explanation
