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2026 Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 16
If you are riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
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B
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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C
Not be concerned about your placement.
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D
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 2 / 16
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Relax on the handgrips.
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QUESTION 3 / 16
A windshield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
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C
Is required on all motorcycles.
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D
Should be used on windy days.
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QUESTION 4 / 16
When braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
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B
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
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C
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
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D
Use only the front brake.
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QUESTION 5 / 16
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 6 / 16
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 7 / 16
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 8 / 16
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
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A
If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
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B
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
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C
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
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D
Others can't see your load if it is low.
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QUESTION 9 / 16
Engine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is illegal.
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B
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
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C
Is slowing down by downshifting.
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D
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.
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QUESTION 10 / 16
Where is the clutch lever usually located?
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A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 11 / 16
If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:
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A
Allow the load to move freely.
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B
Secure the load so its weight does not shift.
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C
Place the load unsecured in the seat.
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D
Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.
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QUESTION 12 / 16
A rectangular sign may be a:
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A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 13 / 16
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
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B
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
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C
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
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D
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.
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QUESTION 14 / 16
In a normal turn:
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A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 15 / 16
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
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B
Signal and use your mirrors.
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C
Turn your head and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 16 / 16
Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
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B
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
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C
Ignore them.
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D
Change lanes and let them pass.
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