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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.
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B
Release the brake and only engage the front brake.
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C
Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.
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D
Release the brake and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 5 / 20
A linked braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
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B
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
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C
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
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D
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a year
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D
Before every ride
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
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B
Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
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C
Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
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D
Encourages other drivers to pass you.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When stopping, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Grab at the front brake lever.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
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C
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
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D
Only use the front brake.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When you are stopped, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
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B
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
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C
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
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D
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunburn.
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B
Windburn.
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C
Chapped lips.
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D
Dehydration.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Fatigue can be increased by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping frequently.
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B
Riding in cool weather.
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C
Being comfortable during your ride.
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D
Starting a ride late in the day.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
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B
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
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C
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
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D
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Motorcycle riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.
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B
Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.
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C
Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.
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D
Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Riding in the central lane position:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keeps others from seeing you.
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B
Is always the safest option when approaching intersections.
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C
Discourages others from sharing your lane.
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D
Should be avoided, if possible.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
To reduce your speed before turning, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift into neutral.
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B
Pull in the clutch and use both brakes.
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C
Apply the rear brake only.
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D
Close the throttle and apply both brakes.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
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B
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
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C
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
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D
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.
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