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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
To avoid fatigue, you should ride for no more than:
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Two hours in a day.
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B
Four hours in a day.
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C
Six hours in a day.
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D
10 hours in a day.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When riding in a group, you should:
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A
Never use a staggered formation.
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B
Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.
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C
Not use your mirrors.
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D
Not tailgate other riders within the group.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding at night you should:
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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B
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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C
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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D
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
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A
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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B
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
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C
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
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D
Slowly inch across the tracks.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the rear brake only.
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B
Using the front brake only.
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C
Using both brakes.
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D
Using the rear brake while downshifting.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
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A
Ride slower than the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 12 / 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 through turns.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a year
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D
Before every ride
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does this signal mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rest stop
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B
High beams on
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C
Turn right
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D
Hazard
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
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A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
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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
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Motorcycle windshields:
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A
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Are a good substitute for goggles.
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C
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
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D
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.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 19 / 25
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move to the center portion of the lane.
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B
Move to the left portion of the lane.
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C
Move to the right portion of the lane.
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D
Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
On a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid making sudden moves.
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C
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
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D
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Slow down.
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C
Ride in a single-file formation.
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D
The group will pull off at the next exit.
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