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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. Your passenger should tighten his or her hold when you:
are about to start from a stop.
are about to turn sharply.
approach surface hazards.
All the other answers are correct.
2. When riding at night, you should:
increase your following distance.
ride in a staggered formation whenever possible.
increase your speed.
wear a tinted face shield.
3. Which is the safest braking method?
Using only the front brake
Using both the front and rear brakes at the same time
Using only the rear brake
Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake
4. When someone follows too closely, you should:
tap the brake before you begin to slow down.
make a U-turn and let them pass.
pull over and stop.
use your horn.
5. Which of the following kinds of drugs can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle?
Illegal
Prescription
Over the counter
All of the above.
6. When it starts to rain:
ride in the center lane position.
ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
always ride in the left lane position.
increase your speed to lessen your chances of skidding.
7. You should ride in the center lane position when:
passing parked cars.
you want to be visible to the driver of the vehicle ahead.
you are preparing to pass.
you are carrying a passenger.
8. Motorcycle riders can improve their riding strategy by using the "SIPDE" process. SIPDE stands for:
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
Scan, Identify, Proceed, Direct, Execute
See, Identify, Process, Detect, Execute
See, Identify, Predict, Decide, Examine
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