Take 2026 Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test 7

QUESTION 1 / 16

Increase your following distance:

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AIf the roadway is slippery.✓BIf there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.✓CIf the sun is shining.✓DIf drivers are following the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 2 / 16

The best lane position:

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AIs always the right portion of the lane.✓BIs always the center portion of the lane.✓CIs always the left portion of the lane.✓DVaries based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.✓

QUESTION 3 / 16

To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:

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AFree of scratches.✓BResistant to penetration.✓CAble to fasten securely.✓DAirtight.✓

QUESTION 4 / 16

If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

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ALet the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.✓BSpeed up to accommodate the one rider.✓CSplit up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.✓DLet the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.✓

QUESTION 5 / 16

Reflective clothing should:

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ABe worn only at night.✓BBe worn only during the day.✓CNot be worn.✓DBe worn day and night.✓

QUESTION 6 / 16

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 7 / 16

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick it away.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CSwerve around the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 8 / 16

If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

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ARelax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.✓BTighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.✓CTravel in a zigzag motion.✓DRide on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.✓

QUESTION 9 / 16

Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

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AAccelerating.✓BBraking.✓CSwerving.✓DTurning.✓

QUESTION 10 / 16

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

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AAt intersections✓BOn highways✓COn rural roads✓DIn parking lots✓

QUESTION 11 / 16

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

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AExperience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.✓BExperience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.✓CExperience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.✓DExperience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.✓

QUESTION 12 / 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.✓

QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 16

Where is the front brake lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CBy the left foot peg✓DBy the right foot peg✓

QUESTION 15 / 16

To qualify as a moped, a motorcycle must:

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AWeigh less than 75 pounds.✓BHave a seat that is less than 15 inches off the ground.✓CProduce no more than five brake horsepower.✓DNot have a seat.✓

QUESTION 16 / 16

Most crashes happen:

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AFar from home.✓BOn short trips.✓COn long rides.✓DSeveral hours into the ride.✓