PENNSYLVANIA DMV MOTORCYCLE 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 parking next to a curb, you should park with _______ touching the curb.
both wheels
You should never park next to a curb.
the front wheel
the rear wheel
2. __________ provides the best eye and face protection:
A face shield
A windshield
Certified sunglasses
Protective apparel
3. When approaching a turn, you should reduce your speed _________ the turn.
during
before
after
None of the other answers is correct.
4. When parked next to a curb, your motorcycle should be positioned:
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.
parallel to the curb.
5. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop?
The emergency brake
The front brake
Both front and rear brake
The rear brake
6. To know what is going on behind you:
decrease your speed and  scan the environment ahead of you.
pull off the road and check.
slow down and look around.
check your side mirrors frequently.
7. The best lane position to ride in is:
the left lane position.
the center lane position.
the one where you are most likely to be seen.
the right lane position.
8. You should downshift through the gears when you:
need more power to accelerate.
need to slow down.
are approaching a stop sign.
All of the above.
9. Which surface provides little traction?
ice.
gravel roads.
wet pavement.
All of the above.
10. In a single lane of traffic there are _____ lane positions.
two
four
three
one
 
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PA Motorcycle Test

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