Take 2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 24

Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

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AA leather jacket✓BBoots that go above the ankle✓CHearing protection✓DPants made of a soft material✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

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AArrange for a safe ride home for your friend.✓BOccupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.✓CKeep your friend from leaving until they are sober.✓DAllow your friend to ride their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

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AAfter starting the motorcycle✓BBefore starting the motorcycle✓CDuring the ride✓DAt a traffic signal✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

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ANear the left handgrip✓BNear the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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AThe steering will feel heavy.✓BThe steering will feel loose.✓CThere will be no change in the steering.✓DThe ride will feel too smooth.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

A skidding rear tire:

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AIs not serious.✓BEliminates your ability to change direction.✓CWill usually correct itself.✓DIs only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?

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AIncrease your speed before entering the turn.✓BKeep the motorcycle from leaning.✓CLook through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.✓DCome to a complete stop before entering the turn.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

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AOnly ride in the afternoon.✓BFollow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.✓CNot look ahead and focus only on your controls.✓DCommunicate your intentions to other drivers.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

When braking, you should:

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ASqueeze the front brake and press the rear brake.✓BGrab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.✓CJam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.✓DPress down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

You should increase your following distance if:

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AThe pavement is dry.✓BThe pavement is wet.✓CYou can see through the vehicle ahead of you.✓DThe sun is out.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Where is the throttle usually located?

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ANear the left footrest✓BNear the right footrest✓COn the left handle grip✓DOn the right handle grip✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png

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ASpeed up.✓BDanger ahead.✓CStop.✓DMerge.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:

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AOnly if the pavement is wet.✓BInfrequently.✓COnly when riding in the city.✓DEvery time.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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AAlways avoid the left portion of a lane.✓BAlways avoid the right portion of a lane.✓CAlways avoid the center portion of a lane.✓DUse whichever portion of the lane is safest.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:

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ABrake suddenly.✓BSteer in a weaving pattern.✓CRelax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves.✓DMove to the leftmost portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

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AUse your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.✓BSpeed up before downshifting safely.✓CSwerve to the left.✓DFlash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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APass in pairs.✓BPass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.✓CPass one at a time.✓DAvoid passing.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

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AStop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.✓BIgnore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.✓CStop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.✓DProceed through the intersection without stopping.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png

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APlans to turn left.✓BIs about to stop.✓CPlans to turn right.✓DIs about to slow down.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

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AEngine braking.✓BAcceleration.✓CUpshifting.✓DCoasting.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:

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AThey are not as easy to see as other vehicles.✓BThey are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.✓COther drivers are often confused.✓DThey are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

The front brake is:

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AToo dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.✓BBest when used by itself.✓CMeant to occasionally assist the rear brake.✓DTo be used with the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

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AA DOT-approved helmet.✓BFace or eye protection.✓CEar buds.✓DProtective clothing.✓