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To get an unrestricted motorcycle endorsement in Oregon, you must take a vision test and the DMV motorcycle knowledge test. You must also have a valid (or expired less than one year) motorcycle instruction permit or present a Team Oregon Basic Rider Training course completion card. The OR DMV knowledge test is based on the information in the Oregon Motorcycle Manual manual and the questions are multiple choice. The Oregon motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%). If you have a valid motorcycle endorsement from another state, you are not required to take the motorcycle knowledge or skills tests.
1. ______ helps make your downshifting smoother.
All the above
Applying the front brake
Rolling on the throttle
Applying the rear brake
2. If the traffic situation allows, the ___________ lane position is usually the best place for you to be seen.
right or left
left
right
center
3. At blind intersections, it is important to:
see as much as possible and remain visible to others.
ride in a staggered formation.
share your lane with other cars and motorcycles.
change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
4. You brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks. What do you do?
Release the brake and only use the front brake.
Continue braking until the motorcycle stops.
Release all brakes and coast to a stop.
Pull the engine kill switch.
5. The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:
where dirt and gravel collect.
in the center portion of the lane.
in the left lane position.
at intersections.
6. ______ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
Alcohol
Illegal drugs
Prescription medication
All of the above.
7. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
exit lanes.
pavement after it starts to rain.
multi-lane roads.
roads in residential areas.
8. To know what is going on behind you:
check your side mirrors frequently.
decrease your speed and  scan the environment ahead of you.
slow down and look around.
pull off the road and check.
9. Which of the following is NOT part of the upshifting process?
Easing out of the clutch and adjusting the throttle
Rolling off the throttle as you squeeze the clutch
Lifting the shift lever as far as it will go
Gently applying the front brake while adjusting the throttle
10. Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.
All the other answers are correct.
it may cause a motorcycle to weave.
could catch your tires and throw you off balance.
 
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OR Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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