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2026 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 20
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 2 / 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
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Is less effective than goggles.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
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C
Other drivers are often confused.
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D
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
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A
Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
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B
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
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C
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
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D
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Move onto the shoulder.
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C
Allow the other driver to pass you.
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D
Exit the roadway.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.
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B
Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.
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C
Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.
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D
Pass in a staggered formation.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. What is affected first?
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment
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B
Speech
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C
Balance
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D
Vision
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Convex mirrors make cars seem:
Choose one answer below.
A
Larger.
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B
Farther away.
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C
Faster.
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D
Narrower.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
A face shield
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C
A windshield
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
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A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely
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B
Boots or shoes that cover your ankles
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C
Gloves made of leather
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D
A baseball cap to cover your hair
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QUESTION 17 / 20
An experienced rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
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B
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
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C
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
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D
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
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B
Best when used by itself.
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C
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
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D
To be used with the rear brake.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go above the ankle
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C
Hearing protection
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D
Pants made of a soft material
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QUESTION 20 / 20
If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be increased.
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B
May be decreased.
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C
Is not a concern.
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D
Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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