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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Goggles can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your eyes and your face.
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B
Protect your face but not your eyes.
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C
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
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D
Not protect your face or eyes.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
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B
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
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C
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
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D
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A tire check.
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B
A taillight test.
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C
A headlight test.
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D
A paint check.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 8 / 20
To stop quickly, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Which of the following provides the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
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B
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
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C
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
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D
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
Single-file.
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C
Staggered.
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D
Passing.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Riding directly alongside another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can place you in the driver's blind spot.
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B
Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.
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C
Is safe because it limits your escape routes.
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D
Should only be done during the day.
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 20
One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
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B
The back end is jerking from side to side.
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C
You are unable to accelerate.
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D
The rear brake does not work.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 19 / 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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QUESTION 20 / 20
Most motorcycle/car crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur because a driver pulls into a motorcyclist's path.
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B
Result in minor injuries.
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C
Occur because a motorcyclist turns left in front of a car.
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D
Occur because of speeding.
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