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2026 Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 16
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 2 / 16
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 3 / 16
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 4 / 16
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 5 / 16
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 16
When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.
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B
Look through the turn to where you want to go.
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C
Turn your entire body to see through the turn.
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D
Increase your speed before the turn.
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QUESTION 8 / 16
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 9 / 16
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 10 / 16
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
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B
Quickly brake.
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C
Close the throttle to slow down.
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D
Accelerate quickly.
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QUESTION 11 / 16
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
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A
Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 12 / 16
When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the motorcycle seat.
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B
In the sidecar.
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C
Either on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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D
Neither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.
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QUESTION 13 / 16
You should increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
The pavement is wet.
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C
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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D
The sun is out.
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QUESTION 14 / 16
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
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A
Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 15 / 16
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 16 / 16
To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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B
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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C
Apply the front brake.
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D
Apply the rear brake.
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