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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png
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A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
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A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
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A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
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A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If braking in a curve:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only use the front brake.
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B
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
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C
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
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D
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
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B
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Ride in the left portion of your lane
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the leader.
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C
Close to the back of the group.
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D
At the tail end of the group.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Your lane position should not:
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A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
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A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A linked braking system:
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A
Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
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B
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
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C
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
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D
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When turning left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the right handgrip.
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B
Press the left handgrip.
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C
Press both handgrips at the same time.
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D
Not press either handgrip.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?
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A
The left position in the lane
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B
The center position in the lane
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C
The right position in the lane
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D
There is no single lane position that is best for all situations.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
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A
Three times
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B
Four times
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C
Five times
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D
Six times
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Motorcycle riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.
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B
Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.
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C
Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.
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D
Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
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A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
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B
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
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C
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam.
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B
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
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C
Be visible.
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D
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
An integrated braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
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B
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
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C
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
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D
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.
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