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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 19
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the rear of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 2 / 19
When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
Two seconds.
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B
Three seconds.
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C
Four seconds.
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D
Five seconds.
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QUESTION 3 / 19
When going through a curve, you should:
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A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 4 / 19
On a slippery surface, you should not:
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A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid making sudden moves.
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C
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
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D
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
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QUESTION 5 / 19
If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
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A
Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 6 / 19
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
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A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 7 / 19
To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:
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A
Edge gradually across the tracks.
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B
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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C
Wait for the tracks to end.
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D
Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
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QUESTION 8 / 19
When riding, you should:
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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 through turns.
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QUESTION 9 / 19
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
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A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Reduce your space cushion.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 10 / 19
To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Dress warmly.
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B
Limit the distance traveled in a day.
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C
Take frequent rest breaks.
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D
Take artificial stimulants.
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QUESTION 11 / 19
When being passed from behind, you should:
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A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 12 / 19
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
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A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 13 / 19
When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
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A
The left portion.
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B
The center portion.
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C
The right portion.
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D
The left or right portions.
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QUESTION 14 / 19
If you need to swerve to avoid an obstacle, it is important to:
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A
Always brake before swerving.
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B
Separate braking from swerving.
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C
Always brake after swerving.
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D
Swerve in the direction of the obstacle.
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QUESTION 15 / 19
Not turning off your turn signal after completing a turn or lane change will most likely:
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A
Encourage other drivers to pull into your path.
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B
Keep others from noticing your brake light.
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C
Reduce your chances of a crash because other drivers will stay clear of your motorcycle.
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D
Encourage others to follow you too closely.
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QUESTION 16 / 19
In Pennsylvania, you are considered to be operating under the influence when riding with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
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A
0.04 percent.
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B
0.08 percent.
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C
0.1 percent.
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D
0.12 percent.
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QUESTION 17 / 19
To ride over an object on the road, you should:
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A
Stay seated until you have passed the object.
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B
Rise slightly off the seat.
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C
Edge over the object.
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D
Grip the gas tank with your knees.
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QUESTION 18 / 19
The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to:
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A
Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
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B
Wear a white helmet.
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C
Stay in the center portion of the lane.
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D
Ride with your headlight turned on.
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QUESTION 19 / 19
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
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A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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