Pennsylvania Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

To reduce your speed before turning, you should:

Shift into neutral.
Pull in the clutch and use both brakes.
Apply the rear brake only.
Close the throttle and apply both brakes.

Q.2

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

Q.3

After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Exercise
Coffee
Time
Food

Q.4

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
Boots with tall heels.
Leather gloves.
Shoes that stop below their ankle.

Q.5

If braking in a curve:

Only use the front brake.
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

Q.6

If traveling in a group:

The more riders, the better.
The group should be made up of at least nine riders.
The group should be broken into two or more smaller groups if it is made up of more than four or five riders.
Riders in a large group will be unlikely to be separated.

Q.7

When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

Q.8

To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Edge gradually across the tracks.
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
Wait for the tracks to end.
Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Q.9

Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night.
Be worn only during the day.
Not be worn.
Be worn day and night.

Q.10

If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:

Continue riding normally.
Pull over and check the tires.
Pull over to check the chain.
Pull over to check the windshield.

Q.11

Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing
Using their headlight at all times
Using their turn signals
Waving at other drivers

Q.12

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.13

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

Just behind the leader.
In front of the group.
At the rear of the group.
Beside the leader.

Q.14

Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
Mirrors are never accurate.
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

Q.15

If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them.
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
Push their bike over.
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

Q.16

To make a quick stop on wet pavement, you should:

Use only the front brake.
Use only the rear brake.
Use both brakes.

Q.17

What does this signal mean?

Follow me
Slow down
Speed up
Exit

Q.18

As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

Riding with your headlight off.
Wearing bright clothing.
Following other vehicles closely.
Not using turn signals.

Q.19

Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
Apply brakes automatically.
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.

Q.20

To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust all of the following, except:

Tire pressure.
Mirror positions.
Headlight position.
Brake light position.

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