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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.
Which of the following statements about riding downhill is false?
Increase your speed when riding downhill.
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The amount of braking force required to stop increases.
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Start slowing early.
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Motorcycles tend to pick up speed.
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2.
You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears?
During the turn
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After entering the turn
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At any point before, after, or during the turn
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Before entering the turn
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3.
Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
shift braking.
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Anti-Lock Braking.
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engine braking.
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None of the above.
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4.
Your motorcycle fits you if:
both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated.
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you can reach the handlegrips.
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you can reach the foot pegs.
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All of the above.
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5.
If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you should:
always brake before swerving.
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brake before or after swerving.
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brake while swerving.
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never brake after swerving.
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6.
What's the best color to be more visible to other drivers?
Yellow
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Orange
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Green
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All of the above.
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7.
When traveling in heavy traffic, an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead is:
Two seconds
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Six seconds
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One second
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Four seconds
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8.
Approach turns and curves with caution. Use these four steps for better control:
1. Roll 2. Slow 3. Look 4. Lean
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1. Lean 2. Look 3. Slow 4. Roll
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1. Look 2. Slow 3. Roll 4. Lean
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1. Slow 2. Look 3. Lean 4. Roll
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9.
When behind a car, ride in ________________ - where a driver is most likely to see you.
the right portion of the lane
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the wet part of the lane
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the center portion of the lane
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the left portion of the lane
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10.
What's the best way to secure cargo on your motorcycle?
So that it covers your lights.
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Using a rope.
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Using bungee cords.
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On the sissy bar.
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