Take 2026 Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 16

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 2 / 16

When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DEither the left or right portion of the lane✓

QUESTION 3 / 16

Motorcycle headlights are:

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AUsually more powerful than a car’s headlights.✓BUsually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.✓CUsually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.✓DUsually larger than a car’s headlights.✓

QUESTION 4 / 16

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

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AThe left portion✓BThe center portion✓CThe right portion✓DThe shoulder✓

QUESTION 5 / 16

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

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APassing another vehicle.✓BYou will be slowing down suddenly.✓CThere is a stop sign ahead.✓DYour signals do not work.✓

QUESTION 6 / 16

A motorist driving behind a motorcycle should increase their following distance by a minimum of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DEight seconds.✓

QUESTION 7 / 16

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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ATwo seconds.✓BThree seconds.✓CFour seconds.✓DFive seconds.✓

QUESTION 8 / 16

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 9 / 16

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 10 / 16

When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

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AThe passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.✓BYou may prevent another vehicle from passing you.✓CThe portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.✓DYou are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.✓

QUESTION 11 / 16

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 12 / 16

During the day, your headlight should:

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ANot be used.✓BBe used on its high beam setting.✓CBe used on its low beam setting.✓DAlternate between high beam and low beam settings.✓

QUESTION 13 / 16

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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ARide slower than the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and the brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DPull in the clutch when turning.✓

QUESTION 14 / 16

When braking, you should:

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AFirst apply the front brake, then the rear.✓BFirst apply the rear brake, then the front.✓CUse both brakes at the same time.✓DUse brakes in any order.✓

QUESTION 15 / 16

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 16 / 16

Face shields and goggles:

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AWill likely never need to be replaced.✓BWill develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.✓CShould be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.✓DShould not allow air to pass through.✓