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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.
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B
Release the brake and only engage the front brake.
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C
Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.
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D
Release the brake and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure
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B
Improper loading
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C
Unsuitable accessories
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D
Uneven road
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older 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
0.06 percent
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D
0.08 percent
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which portion of the lane should be avoided?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?
Choose one answer below.
A
It takes up minimal space on the highway.
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B
The group is easy to see.
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C
The group is unlikely to be split up.
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D
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:
Choose one answer below.
A
By proceeding straight within your lane.
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B
At a 45-degree angle.
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C
At a 90-degree angle.
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D
At a fast speed.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
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C
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
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D
Feel free to talk whenever they want.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
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B
Arrange for other transportation.
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C
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
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D
Slow their pace of drinking.
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QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 25
When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the road is slippery
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B
When there is a lot of traffic
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C
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
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D
When it is raining
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the rear of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When it is raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When making normal stops, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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D
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic is light.
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B
Traffic is heavy.
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C
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
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D
There is pleasant and clear weather.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right side could be slippery.
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B
It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
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C
People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.
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D
It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pack heavier items in front of the tank bag.
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B
Pack lighter items near the front.
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C
Try to not place items over the rear axle.
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D
Place items behind the rear axle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion.
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B
The center portion.
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C
The right portion.
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D
The left or right portions.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
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B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
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C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
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B
A good leather jacket.
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C
Sturdy boots.
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D
A good understanding of motorcycle laws.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Fatigue can be increased by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping frequently.
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B
Riding in cool weather.
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C
Being comfortable during your ride.
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D
Starting a ride late in the day.
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