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2024 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 16

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.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

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11. The front brake is:

Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.

Best when used by itself.

Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.

To be used with the rear brake.

Use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop.

12. Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.

Wear bright clothing all the time.

Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.

Wear dark clothing all the time.

Most motorcycle crashes happen in broad daylight. You should always wear brightly-colored clothing when riding to maximize your chances of being seen, even during the day.

13. Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent

40 percent

60 percent

80 percent

Alcohol is a major contributor to motorcycle crashes, particularly fatal crashes. Studies show that nearly 40 percent of all riders killed in motorcycle accidents had been drinking.

14. When preparing to pass on the left, it is best to:

Signal, check your left mirror, look left, and move into the passing lane.

Signal, immediately move into the passing lane, and accelerate.

Signal, check your left mirror, and move into the passing lane.

Signal, accelerate, and move into the passing lane.

When passing a vehicle on its left, you should get into the left portion of your lane, signal, and use your mirrors and turn your head to check for traffic. When it is safe to do so, move into the passing lane and accelerate, riding through the other vehicle's blind spot as quickly as possible. Finally, signal again and do mirror and head checks before returning to your original lane.

15. When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.

Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.

Not worry about other traffic.

Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

A motorcycle has blind spots just like any other vehicle. A rider must always turn their head to check for traffic before changing lanes.

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