Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.

Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.

Should be the only brake you use.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-10 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
Should be the only brake you use.

Q.2

Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

Leather
Denim
Polyester
Wool

Q.3

When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.
Look through the turn to where you want to go.
Turn your entire body to see through the turn.
Increase your speed before the turn.

Q.4

Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.
Practice riding on an empty road.
Flash your lights so others can see you.
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

Q.5

The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

Q.6

What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

Q.7

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Gradually brake.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Downshift.

Q.8

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

Other drivers may not see you.
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
You may run off the road.

Q.9

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader.
In the front of the group.
At the tail end of the group.
Beside the lead rider.

Q.10

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.

Q.11

When stopping, it is best to:

Grab at the front brake lever.
Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
Only use the front brake.

Q.12

Face shields and goggles:

Will likely never need to be replaced.
Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.
Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.
Should not allow air to pass through.

Q.13

To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material.
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
Cover the ankle and provide support.
Have tall heels.

Q.14

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Swerve around the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

Q.15

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

Q.16

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.
Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.
Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

Q.17

If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

Q.18

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

By proceeding straight within your lane.
At a 45-degree angle.
At a 90-degree angle.
At a fast speed.

Q.19

If you drink four typical alcoholic drinks, the minimum number of drinks remaining in your body after two hours is:

Two drinks.
Three drinks.
One drink.
Four drinks.

Q.20

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
Encourages other drivers to pass you.