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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 4 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be increased.
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B
May be decreased.
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C
Is not a concern.
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D
Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
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 9 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
In general, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick one lane position and always use it.
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B
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
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C
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
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D
Never use the center lane position.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Motorcycles must have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A white license plate light.
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B
A minimum of one red brake light.
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C
A blue reflector on the rear.
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D
A horn.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always slow down.
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B
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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C
Accelerate drastically.
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D
Not worry about your speed.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Increase your following distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
If the roadway is slippery.
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B
If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
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C
If the sun is shining.
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D
If drivers are following the speed limit.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Able to fasten securely.
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B
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
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C
Free of scratches.
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D
Able to allow clear views to both sides.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.
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B
The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.
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C
The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.
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D
The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 23 / 25
In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear an approved helmet.
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B
Wear face or eye protection.
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C
Wear protective clothing.
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D
Have a windshield.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:
Choose one answer below.
A
If it is certified by the DOT.
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B
If it fits snugly.
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C
If it is free of defects.
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D
If it has cracks.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Engine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is illegal.
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B
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
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C
Is slowing down by downshifting.
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D
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.
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