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2026 Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 16
Use a turn signal:
Choose one answer below.
A
When you’re planning to increase your speed.
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B
Only when there is a lot of traffic.
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C
Any time you plan on changing lanes.
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D
Only if it is dark outside.
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QUESTION 2 / 16
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any part of the lane.
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B
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
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C
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
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D
As close to the car as possible.
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QUESTION 3 / 16
To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
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Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
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B
Looks sturdy.
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C
Is inexpensive.
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D
Is in your favorite color.
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QUESTION 4 / 16
A car and a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
May share a lane.
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B
May share a lane, but only in congested traffic.
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C
May share lanes on weekends.
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D
Should not share a lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 16
It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:
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A
You may be riding in its blind spot.
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B
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
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C
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
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D
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.
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QUESTION 6 / 16
Gloves can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.
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B
Help other drivers identify you.
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C
Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.
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D
Offer no protection.
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QUESTION 7 / 16
A motorcycle is not as wide as a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
But still needs a full lane width to operate safely.
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B
And can share a lane with a car for short distances.
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C
And is required to share a lane with a car if traffic is congested.
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D
And can ride on the shoulder if the traffic lanes are crowded.
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QUESTION 8 / 16
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 9 / 16
What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
A landing strip
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B
An oily or greasy strip
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C
Lane markings
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D
Ice
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QUESTION 10 / 16
To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Be made of a heavy material.
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C
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
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D
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.
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QUESTION 11 / 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 12 / 16
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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B
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
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C
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
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D
Are only recommended in bad weather.
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QUESTION 13 / 16
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 14 / 16
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.
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B
Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.
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C
Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.
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D
Are more complicated than those on a car.
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QUESTION 15 / 16
When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
Choose one answer below.
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Motorists looking for a place to park.
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B
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
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C
Oncoming traffic.
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D
Noise.
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QUESTION 16 / 16
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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