E
.
Learndmv
DMV PRACTICE
Toggle navigation
Find your state
Exam types
Practice tests
Sign in
Create account
↗
← Leave quiz
2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 16
Practice mode
Question
1
of 25
QUESTION 1 / 25
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
✓
B
Two seconds
✓
C
Three seconds
✓
D
Four seconds
✓
QUESTION 2 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
✓
B
Usually
✓
C
Frequently
✓
D
Seldom
✓
QUESTION 3 / 25
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
✓
B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
✓
C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
✓
D
Is not important.
✓
QUESTION 4 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
✓
B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
✓
C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
✓
D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
✓
QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
Just behind the leader.
✓
B
In the front of the group.
✓
C
At the tail end of the group.
✓
D
Beside the lead rider.
✓
QUESTION 6 / 25
What does this sign mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/ri-sign-1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No U-turn permitted.
✓
B
No left turn permitted.
✓
C
Traffic must go straight.
✓
D
Yield.
✓
QUESTION 7 / 25
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
✓
B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
✓
C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
✓
D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
✓
QUESTION 8 / 25
On a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
✓
B
Avoid making sudden moves.
✓
C
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
✓
D
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
✓
QUESTION 9 / 25
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Three times
✓
B
Four times
✓
C
Five times
✓
D
Six times
✓
QUESTION 10 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
✓
B
Service
✓
C
Regulatory
✓
D
Speed limit
✓
QUESTION 11 / 25
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
✓
B
The center portion of the lane
✓
C
The right portion of the lane
✓
D
Either the left or right portion of the lane
✓
QUESTION 12 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
✓
B
Use the left portion of your lane.
✓
C
Use the center portion of your lane.
✓
D
Use the right portion of your lane.
✓
QUESTION 13 / 25
To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Dress warmly.
✓
B
Limit the distance traveled in a day.
✓
C
Take frequent rest breaks.
✓
D
Take artificial stimulants.
✓
QUESTION 14 / 25
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
Choose one answer below.
A
20 percent
✓
B
40 percent
✓
C
60 percent
✓
D
80 percent
✓
QUESTION 15 / 25
What does this signal mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rest stop
✓
B
High beams on
✓
C
Turn right
✓
D
Hazard
✓
QUESTION 16 / 25
Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may stall.
✓
B
You might go too fast.
✓
C
Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
✓
D
The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
✓
QUESTION 17 / 25
When entering a turn, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
✓
B
Reduce their speed.
✓
C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
✓
D
Sit up as high as possible.
✓
QUESTION 18 / 25
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
✓
B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
✓
C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
✓
D
Lose traction.
✓
QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
✓
B
Two seconds.
✓
C
Three seconds.
✓
D
Four seconds.
✓
QUESTION 20 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
✓
B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
✓
C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
✓
D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
✓
QUESTION 21 / 25
To swerve correctly:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
✓
B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
✓
C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
✓
D
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
✓
QUESTION 22 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
✓
B
Railroad crossing sign.
✓
C
Stop sign.
✓
D
Speed limit sign.
✓
QUESTION 23 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
✓
B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
✓
C
Use both brakes at the same time.
✓
D
Use brakes in any order.
✓
QUESTION 24 / 25
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Other drivers may not see you.
✓
B
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
✓
C
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
✓
D
You may run off the road.
✓
QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only the front brake
✓
B
Using both brakes
✓
C
Using the center lane
✓
D
Maintaining or increasing your speed
✓
← Previous
0 of 25 answered
Next question →
Finish & see results →