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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 20
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When changing lanes, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
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B
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
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C
Not worry about other traffic.
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D
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be increased.
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B
May be decreased.
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C
Is not a concern.
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D
Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
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 5 / 20
Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerating.
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B
Braking.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
The gear shift lever is 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
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
At intersections, the most common cause of crashes involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers failing to properly yield the right-of-way to riders.
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B
Riders not seeing drivers enter from side streets.
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C
Drivers tailgating riders.
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D
Riders not yielding to oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.
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B
Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.
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C
Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.
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D
Pass in a staggered formation.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
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 11 / 20
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid sudden moves.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Brake quickly.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass in pairs.
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B
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
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C
Pass one at a time.
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D
Avoid passing.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. What is affected first?
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment
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B
Speech
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C
Balance
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D
Vision
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
An experienced rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
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B
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
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C
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
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D
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
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B
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
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C
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
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D
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.
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