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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 19
Braking in a turn is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Easier than braking on a straightaway.
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B
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
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C
Done safely by using the front brake only.
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D
Done safely by using the rear brake only.
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QUESTION 2 / 19
Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go above the ankle
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C
Hearing protection
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D
Pants made of a soft material
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QUESTION 3 / 19
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 4 / 19
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
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Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 5 / 19
The best lane position:
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A
Is always the right portion of the lane.
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B
Is always the center portion of the lane.
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C
Is always the left portion of the lane.
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D
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
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QUESTION 6 / 19
If you are riding behind a car, you should:
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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 7 / 19
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
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A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 8 / 19
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
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A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 9 / 19
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 10 / 19
To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
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C
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
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D
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.
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QUESTION 11 / 19
Where is the clutch lever usually located?
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A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 12 / 19
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
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A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 13 / 19
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
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A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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QUESTION 14 / 19
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
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A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 15 / 19
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
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A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 16 / 19
You should make a special point of checking traffic to the rear of your motorcycle:
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Before starting into a curve.
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B
When approaching an intersection.
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C
When carrying a passenger.
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D
Before slowing down.
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QUESTION 17 / 19
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
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A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 18 / 19
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 19 / 19
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
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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