Take 2026 Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 16

When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

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AMake sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.✓BSpeed up.✓CSwerve quickly.✓DRise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.✓

QUESTION 2 / 16

A shatter-resistant face shield:

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ACan protect a rider's face in a crash.✓BIs only useful in protecting riders from dirt.✓CDoes not offer as much protection as goggles.✓DShould not be used with a helmet.✓

QUESTION 3 / 16

When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

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AKeep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.✓BLook through the turn to where you want to go.✓CTurn your entire body to see through the turn.✓DIncrease your speed before the turn.✓

QUESTION 4 / 16

Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

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AIncrease your speed.✓BReduce your speed.✓CUse your high beam headlight whenever possible.✓DIncrease your following distance.✓

QUESTION 5 / 16

Riding directly alongside another vehicle:

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ACan place you in the driver's blind spot.✓BIs better than riding behind the other vehicle.✓CIs safe because it limits your escape routes.✓DShould only be done during the day.✓

QUESTION 6 / 16

When riding, the best sitting position:

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ARequires your arms be used to hold you up.✓BAllows you to easily reach the controls.✓CKeeps your arms straight when reaching the handle grips.✓DKeeps your knees away from the gas tank.✓

QUESTION 7 / 16

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 8 / 16

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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AKeep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.✓BQuickly brake.✓CClose the throttle to slow down.✓DAccelerate quickly.✓

QUESTION 9 / 16

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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ANot wear a jacket if it's warm out.✓BAlways wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.✓CWear shorts in warm weather.✓DNot be concerned about long shoelaces.✓

QUESTION 10 / 16

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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ASit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.✓BKeep your knees against the gas tank for balance.✓CAllow your feet to hang off the footrests.✓DSit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.✓

QUESTION 11 / 16

A three-wheeled motorcycle:

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AHandles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓BHandles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓CShould not be operated in curves.✓DShould use the shoulder when taking a curve.✓

QUESTION 12 / 16

When braking, you should:

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AAlways use both brakes.✓BOnly use the front brake.✓COnly use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 13 / 16

Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

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ARead books about carrying passengers.✓BPractice riding on an empty road.✓CFlash your lights so others can see you.✓DPractice riding on the shoulder of a road.✓

QUESTION 14 / 16

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

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AOne drink✓BTwo drinks✓CThree drinks✓DFour drinks✓

QUESTION 15 / 16

Making eye contact with another driver:

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AGuarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.✓BIs not worth the effort it takes.✓CDoesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.✓DMeans that the other driver knows you are there.✓

QUESTION 16 / 16

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓