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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 should use both brakes at the same time:
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when riding on hills.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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in emergencies only.
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every time
you slow or stop.
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2.
Your lane position should:
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increase your ability to see and be seen.
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avoid blind spots.
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protect your lane from other drivers.
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All of the above.
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3.
Surfaces that provide poor traction
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pavement after
it starts to rain.
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exit lanes.
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multi-lane roads.
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roads in residential areas.
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4.
If the rear tire goes flat while riding:
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apply the rear brake firmly.
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apply both brakes at the same time.
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apply the rear brake first.
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gradually apply the front brake.
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5.
_______________ is the best way to lessen your chances of being involved in a collision.
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Maintaining an adequate space cushion
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Choosing the right helmet
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Using your headlight
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Wearing protective clothing
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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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shift braking.
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engine braking.
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None of the above.
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7.
The front brake supplies __________ of the potential stopping power.
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about 40%
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all
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about 70%
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about 50%
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8.
The gearshift lever is located:
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in front of the right footrest.
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by the left handgrip.
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by the right handgrip.
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in front
of the left footrest.
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9.
When you are sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms should be:
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positioned with your hands above your elbows.
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bent slightly.
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positioned with your elbows locked.
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at a 90-degree angle.
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10.
While gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned:
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anywhere on the handgrips.
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with elbows locked.
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with elbows at 90 degrees.
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so they are slightly bent.
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