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2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Help you avoid traffic signals.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
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A
Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tightening the chain
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B
Loosening the chain
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C
Using the throttle more
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D
Applying the rear brake
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:
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A
Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
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B
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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C
Go faster.
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D
Set up for turns.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.png
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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 7 / 25
Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?
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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 8 / 25
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:
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A
At night.
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B
During the day.
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C
At dusk.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
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A
Orange and red.
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B
Green and blue.
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C
Purple and gold.
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D
Black and white.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
By giving dirty looks to other drivers
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B
By riding in the center portion of the lane
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C
By riding in the left portion of the lane
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D
By riding in a zigzag pattern
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:
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A
The spokes.
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B
The tire tread.
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C
The lights.
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D
The seat fabric.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
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A
Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
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B
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
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C
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
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D
Happen at night.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When braking, you should use:
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A
The front brake only.
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B
The rear brake only.
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C
Both front and rear brakes.
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D
Either the front or rear brake, but not both.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
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 17 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:
Choose one answer below.
A
The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
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B
Your arms.
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C
The road in front of your motorcycle.
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D
The side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
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A
Gradually brake.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
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A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.
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B
Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.
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C
Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.
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D
Use only the front brake.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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