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2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
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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 2 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should:
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A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
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A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
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A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
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A
Relax on the handle grips.
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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
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
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A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Studies show that when motorcycles have their headlights turned on during the day:
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A
They are not as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
They are more visible to other drivers than when their headlights are turned off.
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C
Other drivers are often confused.
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D
They are less safe than when their headlights are turned off.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Your lane position should:
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A
Avoid other road users' blind spots.
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B
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
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C
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
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D
Invite others to share your lane.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Your lane position should help you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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B
Keep others from passing you.
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C
Travel to your destination as quickly as possible.
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D
Linger in the blind spots of other drivers.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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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
When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
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A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Put their feet on the muffler.
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D
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
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QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
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A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Brightly-colored helmets:
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A
May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
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B
Can be distracting.
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C
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
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D
Are not permitted.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
Choose one answer below.
A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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 17 / 25
Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?
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A
It takes up minimal space on the highway.
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B
The group is easy to see.
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C
The group is unlikely to be split up.
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D
The riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
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A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
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B
Follow other vehicles closely.
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C
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
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D
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When stopping:
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A
The rear brake should be applied first.
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B
The front brake should be applied first.
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C
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
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D
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
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A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 22 / 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
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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 23 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
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A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Is less effective than goggles.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
In general, riders should:
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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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