Pennsylvania DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How does the extra weight of passengers or cargo affect the way your motorcycle rides? All of the listed answers are correct. It influences the balance of the motorcycle. None of the listed answers are correct It changes how fast the motorcycle speeds up. It changes how the motorcycle handles.

2. When riding at night, what is the safest way to drive? Reduce speed, increase distances and be flexible in your lane position. At any speed above 60 mph. Ride with a passenger to help you watch the road Always drive with low-beam lights only.

3. If convicted of riding under the influence of alcohol, which of these penalties could you be subject to? Community service, such as picking up litter. A license suspension. Fines of varying amounts Further costs such as court fees and re-education programs. All of the listed answers.

4. Both brakes on your motorcycle should be used When swerving. Every time you stop. For normal stops only In emergency situations.

5. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces? Avoiding sudden moves. Holding in the clutch. Leaning back. Maintaining or increasing your speed.

6. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are parking your motorcycle. You are passing a row of parked cars. You are riding through a school zone You are making a right turn.

7. Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean right, and go right. Press left, lean left, go right. Press left, lean left, go left.

8. If either of your motorcycle tires goes flat while riding, you should Increase your speed. Change your direction. Hold handgrips firmly Apply the brakes quickly.

9. If someone is following you too closely (sometimes called 'tailgating'), what should you do? Change lanes and let them pass. Signal to them to stop tailgating using your hands or lights. None of the listed answers Speed up until you lose them.

10. At what angle should you cross railroad tracks, if you need to? A 45 degree angle. A 60 degree angle. A 90 degree angle None of the listed answers.

11. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured Behind the rear axle. With rope. On the sissy bar With elastic cords.

12. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Should never be done. Helps turn the motorcycle Should only be done to help steady cargo.

13. Which of the following should you not do when you experience unexpected tire failure? Edge to the side of the road, squeeze your clutch and stop. If braking is necessary, gradually apply the brakes of the rear that isn't flat. Swerve and move in a deliberate zig zag direction so drivers around you can know that you are having mechanical difficulties Hold your handle grips firmly and ease off your throttle.

14. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

15. Lane sharing is only acceptable when ____. All of the listed answers. None of the listed answers. When there aren't any passengers When someone is just passing quickly. There are only two motorcycles.

16. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Six. Two. Five. Three.

17. Which is a mandatory penalty for a first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol? A 6-month jail sentence. Installing an ignition interlock device. A license suspension Losing your motorcycle license permanently. None of the listed options are correct.

18. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

19. Your position in the lane you choose to ride in should ____. All of the listed answers. Communicate to the other vehicles what you plan to do. Give you a way to escape if needed Allow others to see you and you see them. Keep you protected from other vehicle's wind.

20. When should you pull the engine kill switch? If your front tire fails. If your motorcycle is wobbling. If your throttle is stuck. If your rear tire fails.

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To operate a motorcycle in Pennsylvania, you must have a Class M license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The first step of the licensing process is to apply for a Class M learner's permit. Once you have received your permit, you can apply for a Class M license. Applicants under the age of 18 must hold the permit for at least six months before applying for a license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a Class M learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, complete any required coursework and driving hours, and pay the fees. To receive a Class M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle rider skills test, and pay the fees. The motorcycle skills test can be waived if you successfully complete a motorcycle safety program.

Tests are scheduled through the DOT. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road safety and traffic laws. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail, you may have to wait a week to retest.