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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 20
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick the dog away.
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B
Ride alongside the dog.
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C
Stop until the dog loses interest.
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D
Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Face shields and goggles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will likely never need to be replaced.
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B
Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.
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C
Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.
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D
Should not allow air to pass through.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:
Choose one answer below.
A
By proceeding straight within your lane.
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B
At a 45-degree angle.
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C
At a 90-degree angle.
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D
At a fast speed.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the tail end of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 12 / 20
As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
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B
Use more rear brake pressure.
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C
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
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D
Try to lock the front tire.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Which of the following is true?
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A
The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
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B
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
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C
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
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D
Only the front brake should be used when braking.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
The center portion of a lane:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.
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B
Often contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.
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C
Often contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.
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D
Is the smoothest part of the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
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 18 / 20
Riders in a staggered formation are passing a car on the left. After the lead rider passes, they should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Return to the right portion of their original lane.
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B
Return to the center portion of their original lane.
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C
Return to the left portion of their original lane.
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D
Signal the other riders to follow.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
Choose one answer below.
A
20 percent
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B
40 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
80 percent
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