2025 Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test 9
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Ohio when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Ohio please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/ohio/motorcycle.
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25. When changing lanes, you should:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, make sure no other drivers are going to be in your path. Do this by checking your mirrors and looking over your shoulder in the direction you want to move.
26. When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
Explanation
All passes must be completed within legal speed limits. Riders should pass only where it is safe and legal to do so.
27. When riding at night, you should:
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a collision when riding at night, be sure to reduce your speed and increase your following distance. Use the headlights of vehicles ahead of you to see farther down the road. You should always be flexible about your lane position, especially when riding at night.
28. When riding a motorcycle:
Explanation
As with any other vehicle, the mirrors of a motorcycle have blind spots. Always turn your head to check for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
29. You should maintain an increased following distance:
Explanation
An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum four-second following distance.
30. If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:
Explanation
Saddlebags should be loaded with approximately equal weights. If a load is distributed unevenly between bags, it may cause the motorcycle to drift to one side.
31. Where should you position your motorcycle when entering a curve?
Explanation
All curves are different. When taking a curve, choose a lane position that is appropriate for conditions and adjust as needed.
32. A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:
Explanation
