PENNSYLVANIA DMV MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST

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Safe riding requires knowledge and skill. To earn your motorcycle license in Pennsylvania, you must pass both a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. Knowledge test questions are based on information in the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The Pennsylvania DMV motorcycle test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. When turning, you should avoid:
leaning.
decelerating.
accelerating.
turning your shoulders to look through the turn.
2. You should increase your following distance:
during the day.
on single-lane roads.
when it is windy.
in heavy traffic.
3. Approach turns and curves with caution. Use these four steps for better control:
1. Lean 2. Look 3. Slow 4. Roll
1. Slow 2. Look 3. Lean 4. Roll
1. Look 2. Slow 3. Roll 4. Lean
1. Roll 2. Slow 3. Look 4. Lean
4. When riding in traffic, motoryclists must not share the same lane with other vehicles because:
cars are faster than motorcycles.
dirt and gravel collect along the sides of the road.
motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely.
most roads are too narrow.
5. To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
change lanes often.
flash your brake light.
sound your horn.
6. When you park at the roadside, park at a ____-degree angle to the curb.
30
45
90
50
7. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Use your high beam.
Wear reflective clothing.
Reduce your following distance.
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
8. The rear brake is operated by:
the left food pedal.
the right foot pedal.
the right handle.
the left handle.
9. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level should be checked:
every month.
every week.
once a year.
every day.
10. If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:
sit as far back as possible.
gradually increase your speed.
warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.
consider letting your feet skim along the surface.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

You are eligible to obtain a learner's permit in Pennsylvania when you reach the age of 16. After 65 hours of supervised driving and the road test, you can apply for a junior license. An unrestricted license (class C) is issued at the age of 18, or for individuals under 18 with a junior license, provided they have maintained a clean record for one year and have completed an approved driver's education course.

Visit one of the Pennsylvania driver license centers to take your DMV written test.

You'll need to bring the following documents:

The DMV written test in Pennsylvania is available in both written and audio formats. It is provided in Arabic, Albanian, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandingo, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Additionally, if you are deaf or hearing impaired, you have the option to request an interpreter at least two weeks in advance.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Pennsylvania Driver's Handbook or use the audio version. Verify your knowledge with the free tests at the end of chapters 2, 3, 4, and sign up for DMV Premium to access all our practice tests. Once your scores are good, you are ready for the real exam.

The DMV written test in Pennsylvania consists of 18 questions covering topics such as road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. If you have carefully read the manual and taken various practice tests, you should be able to answer each question without any problem.
You can make up to 3 mistakes on the Pennsylvania DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 15 questions correctly, achieving an 83% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.

If you have a learner's permit and are under 18, you are permitted to drive only under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old or a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. The supervisor must be seated in the front seat. Upon obtaining a junior driver's license:
  • You may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or your spouse who is at least 18 years of age. Exceptions apply for volunteering or work activities, but you must present a certificate of authorization.
  • During the first six months, you may transport only one non-sibling passenger under 18, unless supervised by a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. After six months, unless you have been convicted after a crash, you may drive with a maximum of three passengers under 18 (except for siblings), unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. 

A learner's permit in Pennsylvania is valid for one year. If it expires, the renewal cannot be completed online and you are required to complete the Form DL-31 at a Pennsylvania DMV Office. It's important to note that if you haven't taken or successfully completed the road test within three years of your physical examination, you must submit a new permit application and retake the DMV written test.
If you do not pass your DMV written test in Pennsylvania, you must wait until the next business day to make another attempt. Focus on the sections of the manual you have overlooked to have a deep understanding of the road rules.

PA DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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