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2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 25
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 6 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
It is recommended that a motorcyclist:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift gears in a turn.
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B
Shift gears before a turn.
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C
Change power suddenly in a turn.
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D
Ride the brake throughout the turn.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
You should choose the lane position that can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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B
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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C
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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D
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
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 11 / 25
In general, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick one lane position and always use it.
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B
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
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C
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
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D
Never use the center lane position.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always slow down.
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B
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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C
Accelerate drastically.
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D
Not worry about your speed.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
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 14 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
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 15 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
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 16 / 25
If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
The steering will feel heavy.
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B
The steering will feel loose.
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C
There will be no change in the steering.
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D
The ride will feel too smooth.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help you avoid road hazards.
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B
Help you avoid other drivers’ blind spots.
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C
Help you avoid being seen by other drivers.
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D
Increase your ability to be seen by others.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
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 20 / 25
When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begin slowing sooner than usual.
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B
Begin slowing later than usual.
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C
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
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D
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Free of scratches.
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B
Resistant to penetration.
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C
Able to fasten securely.
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D
Airtight.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather.
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B
Wool.
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C
Polyester.
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D
Silk.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
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 riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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