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.

Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid sudden moves.
Use both brakes.
Brake quickly.

Q.2

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections
Highways
Parking lots
Residential areas

Q.3

During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:

Feel like it is lagging behind.
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
Vibrate uncontrollably.
Make acceleration seem faster.

Q.4

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
Wear shorts in warm weather.
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

Q.5

If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
Accelerate.
Pull over to the side of the road.
Slow down.

Q.6

On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

Q.7

When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
Use a tire gauge.
It is best to squeeze the tire.
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

Q.8

Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires
The amount of cushion your seat has
The shine of your paint
The wind direction

Q.9

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.
Use the brakes gradually.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Downshift.

Q.10

When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

Ride in the left portion of your lane.
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
Try to get onto the shoulder.

Q.11

The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.
By using only the front brake.
By allowing the front tire to lock up.
By using both the front and rear brakes.

Q.12

What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?

Increase your speed before entering the turn.
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.

Q.13

If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
No, jackets get in the way of steering.

Q.14

When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.
Stay close together to make the group easier to see.
Separate occasionally.
Ride in pairs.

Q.15

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
Increase your following distance.
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

Q.16

When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

Q.17

During the day, you should:

Not ride with your headlight on.
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
Always ride with your headlight on.
Use your headlight if you think it helps.

Q.18

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.
Not look ahead while riding.
Wear dark clothes.
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

Q.19

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.20

Low-speed crashes:

Can be fatal.
Are never serious.
Rarely cause injuries.
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.