2025 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/pennsylvania/motorcycle.
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Passing Score
16. If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Explanation
If you are in the middle portion of your lane, you will have the greatest room for error if your control is disrupted by a wind blast from a passing vehicle.
17. Riding in the central lane position:
Explanation
Motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. It is dangerous, and generally prohibited, for a motorcycle and another vehicle to travel next to one another in the same lane. Riding in the center of your lane discourages others from trying to share your lane.
18. When riding, you should:
Explanation
When turning, look through the turn to where you want to go by turning only your head. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance while turning. Your arms should be slightly bent any time you are holding the handgrips.
19. To reduce your speed before turning, you should:
Explanation
Before you enter a turn, you should reduce your speed by closing the throttle and, if necessary, applying both brakes.
20. When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
Explanation