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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.
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Where is a crash most likely to occur?
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In school zones.
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At intersections.
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In residential areas.
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On multi-lane roads.
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2.
If the throttle cable is stuck:
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check the belt/chain and
sprockets.
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twist the throttle back and forth
several times.
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pull off the road.
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apply both brakes.
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3.
Before riding, position yourself comfortably and sit far enough forward so that your arms are:
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straight.
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bent at a 120-degree angle.
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stretched out.
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slightly bent when
you hold the handgrips.
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4.
To increase your line of sight, you should ride in ______ lane position.
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the right
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the center
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any
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the left
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5.
You should downshift through the gears when you:
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need more power to accelerate.
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are approaching a stop sign.
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need to slow down.
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All of the above.
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6.
When you are being passed from behind,
you should:
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swerve as soon as you can.
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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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ride on the shoulder of the road.
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7.
The best way to stop quickly is to:
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use the rear brake only.
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use the front brake first.
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throttle down and use the rear brake.
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use both brakes at the same time.
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8.
Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
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All the other answers are correct.
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Gravel roads
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Snow
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Mud
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9.
The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to:
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distribute the load evenly.
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fasten the
load securely with elastic cords.
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keep the load low.
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All of the above.
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10.
Riders in a staggered formation should move into a single-file formation when:
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riding in the left position.
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riding at night.
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All the other answers are correct.
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riding curves.
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