Take 2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 5

QUESTION 1 / 25

When changing lanes, you should:

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ASignal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.✓BSignal and use your mirrors.✓CTurn your head and change lanes.✓DSignal and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When entering a curve, a group should:

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ARide in a single-file formation.✓BRide in a staggered formation.✓CRide in pairs.✓DRide on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:

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AWear an approved helmet.✓BWear face or eye protection.✓CWear protective clothing.✓DHave a windshield.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When should the front brake be used?

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AAny time the rider is slowing or stopping✓BOnly when slowing or stopping on slippery roads✓COnly when slowing or stopping in an emergency✓DOnly when slowing or stopping in traffic✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

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AWell below the legal limit.✓BOnce reaching the legal limit.✓CJust above the legal limit.✓DWell above the legal limit.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

It is recommended that a motorcyclist:

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AShift gears in a turn.✓BShift gears before a turn.✓CChange power suddenly in a turn.✓DRide the brake throughout the turn.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Where is the horn button usually located?

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ABy the left handgrip✓BBy the right handgrip✓CBy the left footrest✓DBy the right footrest✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:

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ARide in the right portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CGet as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.✓DNot signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To increase your visibility, you should:

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ATurn off your headlight during the day.✓BWear dark clothes.✓CKeep your headlight on at all times.✓DRide in the right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When riding at night, you should:

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ABe flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.✓BTravel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.✓CAlways use your low beam headlight to see better.✓DDecrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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ASit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.✓BKeep your knees against the gas tank for balance.✓CAllow your feet to hang off the footrests.✓DSit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Rain suits:

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AShould not be used.✓BShould not balloon when riding.✓CAre not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.✓DShould tear easily.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Where is the clutch lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

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?

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ATwo✓BThree✓CFour✓DFive✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

You should choose the lane position that can:

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AMinimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓BMaximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓CMaximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.✓DMinimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When making a turn:

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AThere is less traction available for stopping.✓BThere is more traction available for stopping.✓CStopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.✓DStopping should never be attempted.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

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AIntersections✓BHighways✓CParking lots✓DResidential areas✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

The front brake is:

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ASafe, if used properly.✓BSafe, even if used improperly.✓COnly to be used if the rear brake fails.✓DNot to be used regularly.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

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AA tire check.✓BA taillight test.✓CA headlight test.✓DA paint check.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle:

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ACan place you in the driver's blind spot.✓BIs better than riding behind the other vehicle.✓CIs safe because it limits your escape routes.✓DShould only be done during the day.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Making eye contact with another driver:

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AGuarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.✓BIs not worth the effort it takes.✓CDoesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.✓DMeans that the other driver knows you are there.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

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ALet the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.✓BSpeed up to accommodate the one rider.✓CSplit up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.✓DLet the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

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AIncrease your speed.✓BReduce your speed.✓CUse your high beam headlight whenever possible.✓DIncrease your following distance.✓