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2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue riding normally.
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B
Pull over and check the tires.
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C
Pull over to check the chain.
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D
Pull over to check the windshield.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lengthen your following distance.
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B
Shorten your following distance.
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C
Leave the road.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Polyester
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D
Wool
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes
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B
Clothes made from synthetic materials
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C
Reflective clothes
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D
A leather jacket
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The faster you drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.
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B
The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.
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C
The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.
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D
The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If drinking alcohol, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
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B
Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
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C
Not ride.
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D
Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.
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B
There is usually no effect on the body.
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C
There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.
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D
There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
An impact-resistant outer shell.
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B
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
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C
A chinstrap retention system.
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D
Bright colors painted on the outside.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Making sure the headlight works.
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B
Checking the oil level.
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C
Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
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D
Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When selecting footwear, you should choose:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shoes with long heels.
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B
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
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C
Shoes that cover your ankles.
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D
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride during the day.
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B
Wear bright clothing all the time.
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C
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
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D
Wear dark clothing all the time.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
Use a turn signal:
Choose one answer below.
A
When you’re planning to increase your speed.
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B
Only when there is a lot of traffic.
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C
Any time you plan on changing lanes.
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D
Only if it is dark outside.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You can increase your visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Adding auxiliary lights to your motorcycle.
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B
Not using your turn signal.
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C
Wearing dark clothing.
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D
Waving at people.
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QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 25
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Impairment from alcohol:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begins with the first drink.
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B
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
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C
Occurs at the legal limit.
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D
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.
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C
The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.
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D
The helmet looks cool.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
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B
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
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C
Wear shorts in warm weather.
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D
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.
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