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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. You should make a special point of using your mirror(s):
when you are stopped at an intersection.
before you slow down.
before you change lanes.
All the other answers are correct.
2. When parking next to a curb, you should park with _______ touching the curb.
You should never park next to a curb.
the rear wheel
both wheels
the front wheel
3. To stop quickly, apply:
both brakes at the same time
the rear brake
the front brake
None of the above.
4. When should motorcycles share lanes with cars?
When riding in a staggered formation.
In heavy traffic.
Never.
In school zones.
5. When you are being passed from behind, avoid being hit by:
objects thrown from windows.
extended side mirrors.
blasts of wind from larger vehicles.
All of the above.
6. Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
allow more distance to pass and be passed.
use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
All the other answers are correct.
7. When parked next to a curb, your motorcycle should be positioned:
parallel to the curb.
at an angle with the front wheel touching the curb.
None of the other answers is correct.
at an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
8. __________ provides the best eye and face protection:
Certified sunglasses
Protective apparel
A face shield
A windshield
9. You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
whenever it is better to do so.
in heavy traffic.
only in designated lanes.
Never
10. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop?
The front brake
The rear brake
Both front and rear brake
The emergency brake
 
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CT Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 16
Correct answers to pass:12
Passing score:75%
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