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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 19
When traveling in a group, riders should:
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A
Spread out to make the group easier to see.
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B
Stay close together to make the group easier to see.
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C
Separate occasionally.
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D
Ride in pairs.
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QUESTION 2 / 19
If taking a long trip, you should:
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A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 3 / 19
What does this signal mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rest stop
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B
High beams on
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C
Turn right
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D
Hazard
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QUESTION 4 / 19
If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
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B
Arrange for other transportation.
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C
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
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D
Slow their pace of drinking.
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QUESTION 5 / 19
During the day, your headlight should:
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A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 6 / 19
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 7 / 19
Nearly half of all motorcycle crash fatalities are caused by:
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A
Road conditions.
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B
The rider’s helmet.
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C
Alcohol impairment.
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D
Mechanical failure.
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QUESTION 8 / 19
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
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A
Stay in the center of the lane.
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B
Stay on the outside of the lane.
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C
Change your path as needed.
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D
Use the shoulder.
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QUESTION 9 / 19
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
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A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 10 / 19
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 11 / 19
If braking in a curve:
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A
Only use the front brake.
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B
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
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C
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
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D
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
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QUESTION 12 / 19
On a paved, two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect:
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A
In the left wheel track.
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B
Near the center of the road.
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C
Near the sides of the road.
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D
In the center of each lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 19
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 14 / 19
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, it will make you too hot.
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B
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
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C
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
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D
No, jackets get in the way of steering.
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QUESTION 15 / 19
Which portion of the lane should be avoided?
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A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.
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QUESTION 16 / 19
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
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A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 17 / 19
If the road is wet, you should avoid:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of a lane.
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B
The center portion of the lane.
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C
The right portion of the lane.
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D
All areas of the lane.
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QUESTION 18 / 19
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
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A
Other drivers may not see you.
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B
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
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C
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
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D
You may run off the road.
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QUESTION 19 / 19
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure.
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B
Mirror positions.
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C
Headlight position.
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D
Brake light position.
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