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2026 Oregon Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If in a no passing zone:
Choose one answer below.
A
A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.
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B
A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.
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C
A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.
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D
A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A motorcycle “fits” you if:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.
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B
You are able to reach the controls by stretching.
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C
The handlebars go over your head.
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D
Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
Choose one answer below.
A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshifting.
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B
Upshfting.
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C
Cross-shifting.
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D
Rolling on the throttle.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The best lane position is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The one that lets you travel the fastest.
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B
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
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C
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
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D
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Helmets are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Required for all motorcycle passengers.
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B
Not required, but recommended.
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C
Only required for passengers under the age of 21.
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D
Only required for passengers who do not have their own motorcycle license.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are unimportant.
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B
Should only be done on long trips.
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C
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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D
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Long-term exposure to wind noise:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended.
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B
Can cause hearing loss.
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C
Is not harmful.
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D
Is less damaging than listening to music.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, clothing is not really for protection.
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B
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
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C
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
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D
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Motorcycles must have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fenders on all wheels.
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B
A minimum of one brake.
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C
A minimum of one headlight, but no more than three headlights.
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D
Green-colored turn signals.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
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C
Not get involved.
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D
Take their keys.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A pre-ride inspection usually takes:
Choose one answer below.
A
A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
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B
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
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C
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
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D
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:
Choose one answer below.
A
Time.
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B
Drinking coffee.
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C
Exercising.
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D
Taking a cold shower.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The proper body position on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
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B
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
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C
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
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D
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride while using your headlight.
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B
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
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C
Raise your arms.
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D
Avoid using your brakes.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing a helmet.
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B
Wearing a leather jacket.
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C
Using the rear brake only.
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D
Wearing goggles.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be worn at night.
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B
Not be worn during the day
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C
Never be worn.
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D
Not be worn at night.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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