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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 it starts to rain:
always ride in the left lane position.
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increase your speed to lessen your chances of skidding.
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ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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ride in the center lane position.
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2.
When preparing to pass a vehicle, you should ride in the _____ lane position.
left
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center
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right or center
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right
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3.
________ through a turn to stabilize suspension.
Roll on the throttle
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Pull in the clutch
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Rise slightly off the seat
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Decrease your speed
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4.
In _________ turns, lean the motorcycle
only and keep your body straight.
slow tight
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wide
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normal
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U-
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5.
Riders who take curves
or turns too fast may end
up:
dragging the rear brake.
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riding in a staggered formation.
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braking the engine.
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crossing into another lane of traffic.
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6.
You should flash your brake light when:
you are going to turn left.
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the speed limit changes.
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you slow down in rural areas.
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you slow down where others may not expect it.
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7.
Always remember to leave a following distance of at least ______ seconds between yourself and the vehicle ahead.
two
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three
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four
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six
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8.
Motorcycle passengers should:
watch out for hot exhaust pipes.
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keep their feet on the footrests.
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lean as the motorcyclist leans.
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All of the above.
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9.
You should NOT attach cargo to a motorcycle with:
tank bags.
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elastic cords.
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ropes.
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saddlebags.
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10.
In a staggered formation, the leader rides in the __________ of the lane, while the second rider stays one second behind in the ________ of the lane.
right side; left side
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left side; right side
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left side; center
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center; right side
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