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PA Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - PennDOT Pennsylvania Class M Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chains, Stops
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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C
Tank, Cables, Lights, Odometer, Chrome, Seats
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D
Timing, Carburetor, Levers, Oil, Coolant, Suspension
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which control is operated by the right hand on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Clutch lever
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B
Throttle and front brake
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C
Rear brake
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D
Horn and turn signals
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which foot operates the gear shift lever on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right foot
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B
Left foot
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C
Either foot
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D
Neither — gears are shifted by hand
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QUESTION 4 / 25
About what percentage of a motorcycle's total braking power comes from the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
About 100% — the rear brake is only for parking
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Pennsylvania requires DOT-approved helmets for which group of motorcyclists under 75 Pa C.S. § 3525?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders on interstate highways
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B
All riders under 21, all riders within the first two years of licensure, and 21+ riders who have not completed an approved PAMSP course
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C
Only riders carrying passengers
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D
No riders — Pennsylvania has no helmet law
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Is eye protection required for Pennsylvania motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only when riding at night
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B
Yes — unless the motorcycle has a PennDOT-approved windscreen
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C
Only for riders under 18
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D
No — Pennsylvania has no eye-protection requirement
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between rows of stopped or slow-moving cars) legal in Pennsylvania?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, at any speed
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B
Yes, but only on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
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C
No — lane splitting and lane filtering are illegal in Pennsylvania
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D
Yes, but only during rush hour
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the legal BAC (blood alcohol concentration) limit for a Pennsylvania motorcyclist who is 21 or older?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Under Pennsylvania's zero-tolerance law, what BAC level can result in a DUI charge for a rider under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02% or higher
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B
0.04% or higher
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C
0.05% or higher
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D
0.08% or higher
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the PennDOT motorcycle knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
12 of 20
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B
14 of 20
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C
16 of 20
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D
18 of 20
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does the SIPDE riding strategy stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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B
Stop, Inspect, Park, Drive, Examine
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C
Signal, Indicate, Position, Drive, Exit
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D
Speed, Inclination, Path, Direction, Effort
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The MSF mental strategy known as SEE stands for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Engage
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Speed, Examine, Exit
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D
Scan, Engine, Escape
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is counter-steering on a motorcycle traveling above about 12 mph?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering the opposite direction you want to go
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B
Briefly pressing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to lean and turn toward
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C
Leaning your body without turning the handlebars at all
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D
Using the rear brake to pivot the bike
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The cornering technique known as SLPR stands for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Press, Ride
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Signal, Lean, Push, Roll
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D
Speed, Lean, Pivot, Ride
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the safest minimum following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
At least 2 seconds, and more in adverse conditions
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D
Half a second — motorcycles can stop faster than cars
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How many lane positions are typically described in the PennDOT Motorcycle Operator Manual?
Choose one answer below.
A
One — always ride in the center
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B
Two — left and right tire tracks only
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C
Three — left, center, and right portions of the lane
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D
Five
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why should motorcyclists usually avoid the center portion of a lane (the oily strip)?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is illegal in Pennsylvania
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B
Oil and fluids from cars collect there and reduce traction
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C
It is reserved for emergency vehicles
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D
The center is for passing only
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding in a group, which formation does PennDOT recommend on a typical two-lane road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Single file at all times
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B
Side-by-side in pairs
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C
Staggered formation, with at least a 1-second cushion to the rider directly ahead and 2 seconds to the rider in your track
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D
Bunched together so cars cannot cut in
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the proper way to use the clutch and throttle when starting from a stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the clutch quickly and snap the throttle wide open
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B
Ease the clutch lever out smoothly while gradually rolling on the throttle
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C
Use the front brake to ease the bike forward without the clutch
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D
Hold the clutch fully in and only feather the throttle
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the recommended body position when riding a motorcycle on a straight road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean back with arms locked straight to absorb bumps
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B
Sit upright with knees against the tank, elbows bent slightly, and a relaxed grip
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C
Slouch forward over the tank to reduce wind drag
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D
Stand on the pegs whenever possible
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When stopping in an emergency on a motorcycle with both wheels in a straight line, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply only the rear brake to avoid a skid
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B
Apply both brakes firmly without locking either wheel, with most force on the front
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C
Apply only the front brake and let the rear coast
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D
Pull in the clutch and let the engine compression slow you
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is swerving on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A quick, two-step counter-steer to dodge an obstacle, then return to your path
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B
A complete U-turn within one lane
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C
Drifting the rear tire intentionally
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D
Riding in a zig-zag pattern to be more visible
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If you need to brake hard and swerve, what is the safest sequence?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake and swerve at the exact same time
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B
Swerve first, then brake — or brake first, then swerve — but never both at once
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C
Always brake first; never swerve
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D
Always swerve first; never brake
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should you do if your front wheel locks up during hard braking?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep squeezing the lever harder until the bike stops
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B
Release the front brake immediately, then reapply it more gradually
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C
Pull in the clutch and coast
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D
Lean to one side to free the wheel
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If the rear wheel locks during braking and the bike is still straight, you should generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake immediately
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B
Keep the rear brake locked until you stop completely, since the bike is still upright
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C
Release the front brake and use only the rear
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D
Drag your foot to control the slide
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