Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Is slowing down by downshifting.

Is slowing down by turning the engine off.

Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

Protect your eyes, but not your face.

Protect your eyes and your face.

Protect your face but not your eyes.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.

Q.2

Keeping a cushion of space around your motorcycle:

Is only necessary for beginning motorcyclists.
Allows you time and space to react to hazards.
Allows you to weave through traffic when you need to.
Makes you vulnerable.

Q.3

The best lane position:

Is always the right portion of the lane.
Is always the center portion of the lane.
Is always the left portion of the lane.
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.

Q.4

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.5

When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
Are usually minimal.
Often balance out.

Q.6

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

Q.7

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.8

Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:

Inspected closely.
Replaced.
Sold to another rider.
Outfitted with a new chinstrap.

Q.9

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.

Q.10

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.
Headlight glare.
Noise.
Sunshine.

Q.11

During the day, your headlight should:

Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.

Q.12

If the road is wet, you should avoid:

The left portion of a lane.
The center portion of the lane.
The right portion of the lane.
All areas of the lane.

Q.13

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.

Q.14

Engine braking:

Is illegal.
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
Is slowing down by downshifting.
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

Q.15

When you are stopped, you:

Should remain in first gear.
Should remain in neutral.
Should remain in fifth gear.
Can remain in any gear.

Q.16

When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:

See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
See only the lane behind you.
See only the lane next to you.
See most of your helmet.

Q.17

On a paved, two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect:

In the left wheel track.
Near the center of the road.
Near the sides of the road.
In the center of each lane.

Q.18

Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. What is affected first?

Judgment
Speech
Balance
Vision

Q.19

When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
Speed up before downshifting safely.
Swerve to the left.
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.

Q.20

Goggles can:

Protect your eyes and your face.
Protect your face but not your eyes.
Protect your eyes, but not your face.
Not protect your face or eyes.