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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
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B
A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
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C
Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
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D
It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In general, riders should:
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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 4 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Make sudden moves.
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C
Move to the edge of the road.
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D
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast a person drinks
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C
Body weight
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D
Height
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Where is the throttle usually located?
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A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed before entering the turn.
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B
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
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C
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
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D
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side of the lane.
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B
The center of the lane.
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C
The right side of the lane.
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D
Either the right or center portions of the lane.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A motorcycle needs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
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D
To be serviced only at a dealer.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 12 / 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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QUESTION 13 / 25
When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:
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A
Pass in pairs.
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B
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
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C
Pass one at a time.
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D
Avoid passing.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
Choose one answer below.
A
To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
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B
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
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C
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
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D
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
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B
Signal and use your mirrors.
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C
Turn your head and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can place you in the driver's blind spot.
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B
Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.
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C
Is safe because it limits your escape routes.
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D
Should only be done during the day.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If your front wheel skids as a result of braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged.
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B
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the brake smoothly.
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C
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
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D
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 22 / 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 23 / 25
A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:
Choose one answer below.
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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 24 / 25
Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
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B
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
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C
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
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D
The brakes only work when both are applied.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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