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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 making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
change gears
use the front brake
avoid changing gears
lean with the motorcycle
2. The brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level should be checked:
every month.
every day.
once a year.
every week.
3. When you are preparing to slow down, you should check:
the gauges on your motorcycle.
if there is traffic behind you.
to your left and right.
to make sure your bike is in neutral before you stop.
4. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT:
roll off the throttle.
leave the road as soon as you can.
accelerate out of the wobble.
grip the handlebars firmly.
5. Wear ___________ clothing to increase your chances of being seen.
leather
colorful
brightly-colored or reflective
comfortable
6. When riding, you should:
turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
keep your arms straight.
keep your knees away from the gas tank.
turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
7. You should check your mirrors:
before you change lanes.
All the other answers are correct.
when you begin to slow down.
if you need to leave the road.
8. The front brake supplies __________ of the potential stopping power.
about 40%
about 20%
about 70%
all
9. To avoid fatigue:
do not ride at night.
apply both brakes at the same time.
take frequent rest breaks.
drink a lot of coffee.
10. When riding, motoryclists should wear clothing that:
is sufficiently tight.
is made of approved materials.
is comfortable.
completely covers arms and legs.
 
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PA Motorcycle License Test

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