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2025 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/rhode-island/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

13. Which of the following is true?

The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.

The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.

The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.

Only the front brake should be used when braking.

The front brake of a motorcycle is more powerful than the rear one, providing at least 70 percent of the total stopping power. Always use both brakes any time you slow or stop.

14. About ______ of accidents involve driver inattention?

20 percent

40 percent

60 percent

80 percent

About 80 percent of traffic collisions involve some form of driver inattention.

15. When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.

Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.

Only use the rear brake.

Use either brake, but use only one brake.

When riding on slippery surfaces, you should use both brakes to slow down. Squeeze the brake lever gradually to avoid locking the front wheel and use gentle pressure on the rear brake.

16. Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

Warning

Service

Regulatory

Speed limit

Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and provide important information to motorists about upcoming road conditions.

17. When packing a load on a motorcycle:

The heavier items should go toward the front.

The heavier items should go toward the rear.

Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.

Lighter items should be stored in front of you.

Loads should be positioned forward with heavier items toward the front of the load. Loads should be over or in front of the rear axle. Lighter items should be packed behind you.

18. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.

In front of the group.

At the rear of the group.

Beside the leader.

In a group of motorcyclists, riders with less experience should be positioned toward the front of the group, just behind the leader. This will allow more experienced riders behind them to keep an eye on them.

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