Have brakes in both the front and rear.

Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Does not have any markings or tags.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-11 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Not be concerned about your placement.
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Q.2

For greatest safety, your helmet should:

Fit tightly at the base and loosely at the top.
Fit loosely all the way around.
Fit snugly all the way around.
Be worn only on long rides.

Q.3

Making eye contact with another driver:

Indicates that the driver sees you.
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
May make the driver mad.

Q.4

Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.
Have only a rear brake.
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Q.5

Riding in the central lane position:

Keeps others from seeing you.
Is always the safest option when approaching intersections.
Discourages others from sharing your lane.
Should be avoided, if possible.

Q.6

Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

Q.7

Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.
Be worn only during the day.
Be worn only at night.
Be worn day and night.

Q.8

When following a car, you should try to:

Ride where the other driver can see you in their rearview mirror.
Ride next to another car to be more visible.
Stay in the left side of your lane.
Stay in the right side of your lane.

Q.9

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

About one-quarter
About one-half
About three-quarters
All the stopping power

Q.10

A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

The pavement is slippery.
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
Traffic is heavy.

Q.11

The most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:

Lay the motorcycle down before hitting an obstacle.
Wear a securely fastened helmet.
Be familiar with the motorcycle.
Ride in the center portion of the lane

Q.12

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.13

At intersections, the most common cause of crashes involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle is:

Drivers failing to properly yield the right-of-way to riders.
Riders not seeing drivers enter from side streets.
Drivers tailgating riders.
Riders not yielding to oncoming traffic.

Q.14

The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

Sunburn.
Windburn.
Chapped lips.
Dehydration.

Q.15

Most motorcycle/car crashes:

Occur because a driver pulls into a motorcyclist's path.
Result in minor injuries.
Occur because a motorcyclist turns left in front of a car.
Occur because of speeding.

Q.16

An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
Restricts the field of vision.
Is usually uncomfortable.
Does not have any markings or tags.

Q.17

One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:

There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
The back end is jerking from side to side.
You are unable to accelerate.
The rear brake does not work.

Q.18

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
Five seconds.

Q.19

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.
Stay on the outside of the lane.
Change your path as needed.
Use the shoulder.

Q.20

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
Stay in your lane.
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.