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OH Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Ohio BMV Motorcycle Knowledge Test (TIPIC) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many multiple-choice questions are on the Ohio BMV motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
20 questions
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B
30 questions
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C
40 questions
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D
50 questions
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the passing score on the Ohio BMV motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
65% (26 of 40 correct)
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B
70% (28 of 40 correct)
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C
75% (30 of 40 correct)
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D
85% (34 of 40 correct)
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How much does the Ohio BMV motorcycle knowledge test cost to take?
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$$45
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B
$$24.50
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C
$$75
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D
It is free at Ohio driver exam stations
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What credential do you receive in Ohio after passing the motorcycle knowledge and vision tests?
Choose one answer below.
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A full motorcycle license (Class M)
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B
A motorcycle Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC)
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C
An M1 endorsement
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D
A learner's permit good only for cars
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following is a restriction on an Ohio motorcycle TIPIC holder?
Choose one answer below.
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Riding only during daylight hours, with no passengers and not on interstate highways
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B
Riding only with another motorcyclist nearby at all times
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C
Riding only motorcycles smaller than 250cc
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D
Riding only within the county where the permit was issued
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Under Ohio law (ORC 4511.53), which riders must wear a DOT-compliant helmet at all times?
Choose one answer below.
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Only riders over 65 years old
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B
All riders, regardless of age or experience
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C
Riders under 18, novice riders in their first year of licensure, and motorcycle permit holders
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D
Only passengers, never the operator
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Under Ohio's 'novice' designation, how long must a newly endorsed motorcyclist wear a helmet by law?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 days
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B
Six months
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C
One year from the date the endorsement was issued
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D
Five years
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What eye protection requirement does Ohio impose on motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
No eye protection is required
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B
Goggles, a face shield, or another protective device is required unless the motorcycle has a windscreen
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C
Only sunglasses are required
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D
Eye protection is required only between dusk and dawn
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between lanes of moving or stopped traffic) legal in Ohio?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, anywhere on Ohio roads
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B
Yes, but only on interstate highways
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C
No, lane splitting is illegal in Ohio
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D
Only when traffic is completely stopped
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How may two motorcycles legally travel in the same lane in Ohio?
Choose one answer below.
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Single file only — never side by side
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B
Up to two motorcycles may ride side by side in one lane
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C
Up to four motorcycles may ride abreast in one lane
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D
Only on freeways and only in single file
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a motorcyclist aged 21 or older in Ohio?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.15%
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the BAC limit under Ohio's zero-tolerance law for motorcyclists under 21 years old?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.05%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Under Ohio's implied consent law, what happens if a motorcyclist refuses a chemical test after a lawful OVI arrest?
Choose one answer below.
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Nothing — refusal is a protected right with no penalty
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B
An immediate administrative license suspension (ALS), starting at one year for a first refusal
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C
A $25 fine and no other consequence
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D
Only a written warning
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which Ohio program can waive the BMV motorcycle skills test for a new rider?
Choose one answer below.
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Ohio Highway Patrol Driver Training
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B
Motorcycle Ohio Basic Rider Course (BRC)
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C
Defensive Driving Online
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D
Ohio Probationary License Course
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How long is a Motorcycle Ohio BRC skills test waiver valid after course completion?
Choose one answer below.
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10 days
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B
30 days
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C
60 days
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D
One year
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does the pre-ride inspection acronym T-CLOCS stand for?
Choose one answer below.
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Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Speed
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C
Tires, Cables, Lighting, Operation, Comfort, Storage
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D
Turning, Cornering, Lifting, Observing, Coasting, Stopping
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QUESTION 17 / 25
On a typical street motorcycle, which hand controls the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left hand, on the handlebar lever
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B
Right hand, on the handlebar lever
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C
Right foot pedal
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D
Left foot pedal
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which control is operated by the left hand on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front brake
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B
Throttle
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C
Clutch
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D
Rear brake
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QUESTION 19 / 25
In normal braking on dry pavement, what is the recommended way to use the motorcycle's brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake to avoid front-tire skids
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B
Use only the front brake because the rear brake is unnecessary
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C
Use both brakes together, every time you slow or stop
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D
Use engine braking only and avoid the hand and foot brakes
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Roughly what share of a motorcycle's stopping power on dry pavement comes from the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 10%
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B
About 30%
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C
About 70%
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D
About 100%
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the minimum recommended following distance behind the vehicle in front of you on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three to four seconds
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D
Ten seconds
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You need to follow another vehicle in heavy rain in Ohio. How should you adjust your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
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Stay at 2 seconds
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B
Reduce it to 1 second to stay closer to the vehicle
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C
Increase it to at least 5-6 seconds
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D
Distance does not change in rain
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is countersteering on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering the front wheel the same direction you want to turn
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B
Pressing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to turn (push left to lean left)
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C
Leaning your body to the opposite side of the turn
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D
Pulling in the clutch to coast through a corner
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does the cornering acronym SLPR stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Park, Restart
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Steer, Lean, Push, Recover
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D
Search, Locate, Predict, React
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When entering a corner, what should you do with your speed?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard in the middle of the corner
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B
Slow down before you enter the corner, then roll on the throttle through it
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C
Accelerate hard at the entry, then coast through
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast through the entire corner
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