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2026 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Before changing lanes, you should:
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A
Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
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B
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
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C
Point in the direction of the lane change.
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D
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.
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QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 25
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
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A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You should increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
The pavement is wet.
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C
You can see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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D
The sun is out.
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QUESTION 5 / 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 6 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
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A
Decrease your following distance.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Ride faster than you usually would.
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D
Avoid using your high beam headlight.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A motorcycle with a sidecar:
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A
Cannot tip over.
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B
Can tip over if making a turn too fast.
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C
Is designed to take corners at any speed.
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D
Should not be used for loading items.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.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 9 / 25
When it starts raining, it is usually best to:
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A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
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A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The gearshift lever is operated by:
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A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
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A
Free of scratches.
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B
Resistant to penetration.
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C
Able to fasten securely.
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D
Airtight.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
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A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
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A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
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A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:
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A
Fatigue.
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B
Hypothermia.
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C
Severe chills.
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D
Hot flashes.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:
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A
Always slow down.
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B
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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C
Accelerate drastically.
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D
Not worry about your speed.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A shatter-resistant face shield:
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A
Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
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B
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
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C
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
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D
Should not be used with a helmet.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
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A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes immediately.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:
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A
Leather.
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B
Wool.
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C
Polyester.
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D
Silk.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your usual space cushion.
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B
Brake later than usual.
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C
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
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D
Ride a little faster than usual.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
As you slow or stop, you should:
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A
Shift up through the gears.
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B
Shift down through the gears.
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C
Take the bike out of gear.
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D
Stay in the same gear.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, clothing is not really for protection.
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B
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
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C
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
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D
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.
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