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To earn your motorcycle license in Connecticut, you must pass both a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on the information from the Connecticut Motorcycle Manual. The knowledge examination will consist of 16 questions taken from parts of the Connecticut Motorcycle Manual and the Connecticut Driver’s Manual for New Drivers. You’ll need 12 correct answers (75%) to pass the test.
1.
If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
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relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
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downshift to a lower gear to improve stability.
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proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
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ride is in the center lane position.
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2.
When you are being passed from behind,
you should:
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swerve as soon as you can.
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ride on the shoulder of the road.
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avoid moving into the portion of the
lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
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avoid riding in the center of the lane.
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3.
___________ to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane.
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Flash your brake light
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Use hand signals
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Sound your horn
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Ride in the center lane position
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4.
When you are being passed from behind, which lane position should you ride in?
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Center
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Right
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Any
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Left
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5.
Where is the engine cut off switch located?
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Near the right foot pedal
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Near the left foot pedal
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Near the right handgrip
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Near the left handgrip
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6.
If you take curves
or turns too fast, you may end up:
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tipping over.
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twisting the throttle.
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shifting gears.
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crossing into another lane of
traffic.
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7.
Which of the following is an hazardous place for motorcycles?
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Freeways.
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School zones.
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Rural roads.
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Intersections.
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8.
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check:
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only the far lane.
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your turn signal.
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the lane next to you and the far lane.
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only the lane next to you.
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9.
To keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should:
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decrease your speed.
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speed up.
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maintain or increase your speed.
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maintain or decrease your speed.
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10.
When passing a truck, it is important to:
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All the other answers are correct.
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flash your headlight.
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always sound your horn when riding alongside the vehicle.
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avoid slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.
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