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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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If your motorcycle was built before 1978, remember to:
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wear glasses.
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turn on the headlights when riding.
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get a special license.
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stop riding when it gets dark.
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2.
Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
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A driver may pull out in front of you.
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People can step out from between cars.
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A door could be opened into your path.
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All of the above.
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3.
Motorcycle passengers should:
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plant their feet on the passenger footpegs and keep them there.
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sit as far back as possible.
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put their feet down at stops.
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bring their feet into contact with drive chain.
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4.
Motorcycles are smaller than cars. This makes them:
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appear farther away than they really are.
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much slower than cars.
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much faster than cars.
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easier to see.
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5.
At blind intersections, it is important to:
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change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
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ride in a staggered formation.
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see as much as possible and remain visible to others.
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share your lane with other cars and motorcycles.
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6.
To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
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ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
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sound your horn.
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change lanes often.
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flash your brake light.
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7.
For railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks to cross at an angle of at least:
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90°
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60°
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15°
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45°
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8.
______ can cause your motorcycle to wobble.
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Riding a motorcycle that is too big
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Improper braking technique
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Carrying a passenger
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Improper loading of cargo
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9.
Your motorcycle side mirrors should be adjusted:
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before you start driving.
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while you are driving.
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at the first stop after you start driving.
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The mirrors are not adjustable.
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10.
Wearing a face shield while riding:
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is a legal requirement for riders under the age of 21.
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is the best form of face and eye protection.
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is less effective than wearing glasses.
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is prohibited at night.
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