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2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is the best way to know that they see you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.
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D
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure.
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B
Tread.
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C
General wear.
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D
Flexibility.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You may exceed the speed limit.
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D
You should pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Come to a complete stop.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Engine braking.
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B
Acceleration.
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C
Upshifting.
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D
Coasting.
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QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 25
You should use a larger cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
When roads are slippery.
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B
When it is sunny outside.
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C
When it is colder than usual.
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D
When you are following other motorcycles.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Relax on the handgrips.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Riding gloves are often:
Choose one answer below.
A
Made of leather.
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B
Made of wool.
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C
Not pre-curved.
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D
Unsafe for the rider.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing proper clothing
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B
Using their headlight at all times
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C
Using their turn signals
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D
Waving at other drivers
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
Choose one answer below.
A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If the front wheel locks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.
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B
Release the front brake and not use the front brake.
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C
Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.
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D
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When making an ordinary stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
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C
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
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D
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go above the ankle
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C
Hearing protection
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D
Pants made of a soft material
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QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 25
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
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B
Never assume other drivers see you.
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C
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
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D
Speed up to make others notice you.
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QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
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B
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
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C
Ignore them.
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D
Change lanes and let them pass.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A child passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be placed in front of the operator.
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B
Should be placed behind the operator.
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C
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
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D
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.
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