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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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You can prevent and overcome fatigue on motorcycle rides by:
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Limiting the length of your trip.
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Protecting yourself from the elements.
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Taking frequent rest breaks.
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All of the above.
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2.
Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
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could catch
your tires and throw you off balance.
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All the other answers are correct.
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your path may
carry you into another lane of traffic.
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it may cause a motorcycle to
weave.
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3.
In slow tight turns:
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increase your speed.
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sit as far back as possible.
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lean with the motorcycle.
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lean the motorcycle
only and keep your body straight.
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4.
You should make a special point of
using your mirror(s):
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when you are stopped at an
intersection.
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before you change lanes.
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before you slow down.
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All the other answers are correct.
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5.
Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
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use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
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use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
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allow more distance to pass and be passed.
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All the other answers are correct.
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6.
Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
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Anti-Lock Braking.
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engine braking.
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shift braking.
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None of the above.
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7.
Driving a motorcycle is ____________ driving a car.
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less tiring than
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more tiring than
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less tiring at night than
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as tiring as
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8.
To know what is going on behind you:
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check your side mirrors frequently.
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pull off the road and check.
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slow down and look around.
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decrease your speed and scan the environment ahead of you.
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9.
In each lane of traffic, there are ______ lane positions for a motorcycle.
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eight
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four
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three
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two
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10.
Always remember to check your mirrors:
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if you need to leave the road.
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when you begin to slow down.
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before you change lanes.
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All the other answers are correct.
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