Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Connecticut Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

A landing strip
An oily or greasy strip
Lane markings
Ice

Q.2

Riding at night:

Is discouraged.
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
Should only be done in the city.

Q.3

As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as possible.
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.

Q.4

Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

Fatigue.
Hypothermia.
Severe chills.
Hot flashes.

Q.5

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections
On highways
On rural roads
In parking lots

Q.6

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.
You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.
You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.
Following distance really doesn’t matter.

Q.7

To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
Apply the front brake.
Apply the rear brake.

Q.8

To stop quickly, you should:

Rely only on the front brake.
Rely only on the rear brake.
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.9

Increase your following distance:

If the roadway is slippery.
If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
If the sun is shining.
If drivers are following the speed limit.

Q.10

It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

You may be riding in its blind spot.
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

Q.11

The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.
In front of the right footrest.
Behind the left footrest.
Behind the right footrest.

Q.12

A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.
Is not recommended.
Is required.
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Q.13

Where is the front brake lever usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
By the left foot peg
By the right foot peg

Q.14

Combining alcohol and over-the-counter drugs:

Can be dangerous.
Causes the side effects of both substances to cancel out.
Will not affect your riding abilities.
Is encouraged.

Q.15

A car and a motorcycle:

May share a lane.
May share a lane, but only in congested traffic.
May share lanes on weekends.
Should not share a lane.

Q.16

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

The owner’s manual.
A general book about motorcycles.
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
A television show about motorcycle riding.