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OR Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Oregon DMV Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M Endorsement) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the minimum passing score on the Oregon DMV motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
70% (18 of 25 correct)
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B
75% (19 of 25 correct)
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C
80% (20 of 25 correct)
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D
85% (22 of 25 correct)
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which endorsement is required to legally operate a motorcycle on Oregon public roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
Class A endorsement
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B
Class B endorsement
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C
Class M endorsement
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D
Class P endorsement
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which organization is the only approved provider of motorcycle rider education in Oregon?
Choose one answer below.
A
MSF Direct of Oregon
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B
Team Oregon
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C
Harley-Davidson Riding Academy
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D
Oregon State Police Riding Program
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Successfully completing which Team Oregon course waives BOTH the DMV motorcycle knowledge and skills tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
The in-person Basic Rider Course (BRC)
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B
The Online Classroom Basic Course
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C
The Intermediate Rider Course
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D
The Advanced Rider Course
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the fee for each attempt of the Oregon motorcycle knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$5
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B
$$7
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C
$$15
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D
$$30
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What does Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 814.269 require of all motorcycle operators?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use of headlight at all times
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B
Wearing a U.S. DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet
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C
Carrying liability insurance
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D
Registering the motorcycle annually
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which riders must wear a DOT-compliant helmet under Oregon law?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders under 21
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B
Only the operator, not passengers
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C
All operators and passengers, regardless of age
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D
Only riders without an endorsement
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Eye and face protection while riding in Oregon is best provided by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses only
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B
A full-face shield or shatter-resistant goggles
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C
The motorcycle's small windshield
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D
A baseball cap
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which of the following is the best motorcycle jacket choice for Oregon street riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
A loose cotton sweatshirt
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B
An abrasion-resistant jacket made of leather or reinforced textile
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C
A short-sleeved t-shirt
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D
A rain poncho only
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does the 'T' in the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle
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B
Tires and wheels
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C
Transmission
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D
Turn signals
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QUESTION 11 / 25
In the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection, what does the 'C' stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Chains only
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B
Controls (levers, pedals, cables, hoses, throttle)
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C
Carburetor
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D
Coolant only
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QUESTION 12 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, the front brake is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right foot pedal
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B
The left foot pedal
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C
The right handlebar lever
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D
The left handlebar lever
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which control is used to disengage power from the engine to the rear wheel so you can shift gears?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle
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B
Front brake lever
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C
Clutch lever
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D
Choke
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When braking in a straight line, which brake provides the majority of the stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
The rear brake (right foot pedal)
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B
The front brake (right hand lever)
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C
Engine braking only
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D
Both equally
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the safest braking technique for a quick stop on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply only the rear brake hard
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B
Apply only the front brake hard
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C
Apply controlled pressure to both brakes at the same time without locking either wheel
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D
Down-shift only and let the engine slow the bike
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If the front wheel begins to lock under hard braking on dry pavement, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Squeeze the front lever even harder
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B
Release the front brake immediately and reapply it more smoothly
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C
Lay the motorcycle down
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you need to brake while turning, the safest method is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the front brake as hard as possible
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B
Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly in a straight line
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C
Skid the rear wheel intentionally
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D
Take both hands off the bars to balance
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QUESTION 18 / 25
To make a motorcycle lean and turn at street speeds, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean your body the opposite way the bike turns
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B
Press forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to go (counter-steer)
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C
Pull back hard on the inside handgrip
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D
Shift your weight to the outside footpeg only
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does the SLPR turning technique stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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B
Stop, Listen, Proceed, Resume
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C
Steer, Lean, Pull, Ride
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D
Search, Look, Predict, React
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When using SLPR, what should you do BEFORE you enter the curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to maximize traction
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B
Slow to a safe entry speed by closing the throttle and using both brakes if needed
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C
Lean as far as possible before the corner
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When negotiating a curve, where should you look?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the front fender
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B
Down at the road just in front of the tire
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C
Through the curve, toward where you want to exit
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D
At the oncoming traffic
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Swerving on a motorcycle is best described as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hard braking in a straight line
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B
Two consecutive counter-steering inputs to quickly move around an obstacle
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C
Locking the rear wheel to slide sideways
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D
Putting both feet down for balance
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If you must both brake and swerve to avoid an obstacle, the safest method is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake and swerve at the same time
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B
Brake first to reduce speed, release the brakes, then swerve, then brake again if needed
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C
Swerve hard while squeezing the front brake fully
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D
Lay the bike down before reaching the obstacle
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does the SIPDE strategy stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Inspect, Press, Drive, Exit
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B
Scan/Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
See, Inform, Pull, Drive, Enter
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D
Steer, Inspect, Park, Display, Exit
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The first step of SIPDE is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decide on a single action
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B
Search aggressively ahead, to the sides, and behind for potential hazards
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C
Execute by braking
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D
Predict the behavior of every driver
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