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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
Exercise
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B
Coffee
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C
Time
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D
Food
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
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A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Make sure you always ride using your headlight.
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C
Wave your arms.
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D
Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Choose one answer below.
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Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Rain suits:
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Should not be used.
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B
Should not balloon when riding.
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C
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
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D
Should tear easily.
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QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 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 8 / 25
The gearshift lever is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 25
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a staggered formation.
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B
Ride in a single-file formation.
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C
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
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D
Use both lanes if possible.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you are riding behind a car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
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B
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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C
Not be concerned about your placement.
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D
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
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A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Where is the gearshift lever located?
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest
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B
In front of the right footrest
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C
On the left handgrip
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D
On the right handgrip
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QUESTION 19 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
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Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
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B
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
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C
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
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D
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding at night, you should travel:
Choose one answer below.
A
More slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.
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B
At the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.
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C
Faster than you would during the day under similar conditions.
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D
On the shoulder of the road so other vehicles can see you.
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