Take 2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 4

QUESTION 1 / 25

The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

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ABy using only the rear brake.✓BBy using only the front brake.✓CBy allowing the front tire to lock up.✓DBy using both the front and rear brakes.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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ABefore every ride.✓BOnce a week.✓COnce a month.✓DTwice a month.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

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ARide like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.✓BCheck the controls and shift pattern.✓CTake the owner’s word that everything is in working order.✓DAssume you know where all the controls are located.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

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ARide faster than usual.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CReduce your speed.✓DUse only the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Riding with a passenger:

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AUsually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.✓BIs usually safe for beginning riders.✓CCan affect the handling of a motorcycle.✓DIs encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

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AWithin minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.✓BThe alcohol never gets removed from the body.✓CIt takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.✓DOnce it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Taking a turn too fast:

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AIs acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.✓BIs safer on a motorcycle than in a car.✓CIs acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.✓DCan cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:

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AAn impact-resistant outer shell.✓BAn impact-absorbing inner liner.✓CA chinstrap retention system.✓DBright colors painted on the outside.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When riding a motorcycle:

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AIt is a good idea to drag your feet.✓BYour toes should be pointed downward.✓CYou should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.✓DYou should try to keep your feet away from the controls.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

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ATest the seat to make sure it is comfortable.✓BAssume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.✓CWork the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.✓DRide as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

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AMaking sure the headlight works.✓BChecking the oil level.✓CTrying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.✓DEnsuring that the paint is not scratched.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

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AOpen parking spaces.✓BA motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.✓CParking meters.✓DOther motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If wearing footwear with laces, the laces:

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AShould be tucked in.✓BShould hang loose.✓CShould be taken off of the footwear.✓DShould be glued together.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

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ATurn your head and check your blind spot.✓BLook only at your mirrors.✓CRely on your peripheral vision.✓DSlow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

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AA small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.✓BA small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.✓CRiders will always be trying to catch up to the group.✓DIt will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When riding, a cushion of space is helpful to:

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AGive you space to react to hazards.✓BHide you from other drivers.✓CPrevent you from avoiding hazards.✓DAllow you to look at road signs.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

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ALeather✓BWool✓CPolyester✓DSilk✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

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ANot ride during the day.✓BWear bright clothing all the time.✓CRide on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.✓DWear dark clothing all the time.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

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AYou may not find a parking spot.✓BA driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.✓COthers may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.✓DThe road may be uneven.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

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ASo you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.✓BSo your legs can absorb the shock.✓CSo other drivers can see you better.✓DSo you can get a better view of the uneven surface.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

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ALeather✓BDenim✓CPolyester✓DWool✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You can increase your visibility by:

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AAdding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.✓BNot using your turn signal.✓CWearing dark clothing.✓DWaving at people.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Use a turn signal:

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AWhen you’re planning to increase your speed.✓BOnly when there is a lot of traffic.✓CAny time you plan on changing lanes.✓DOnly if it is dark outside.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:

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AAllows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.✓BKeeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.✓CAllows you to rely on others to identify hazards.✓DRequires you go faster to stay with traffic.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Experienced riders use a system known as SIPDE to make judgments while riding. What does "SIPDE" stand for?

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AScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute✓BSpeed, Inadvertent, Project, Determine, and Eliminate✓CSlow, Interpret, Police, Deal, and Extra✓DSpace, Immerse, Pedal, Deal, and Early✓