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2024 Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/pennsylvania/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

6. How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.

Cars need a little longer to stop.

Motorcycles need longer to stop.

Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

Under normal conditions, the stopping distances for motorcycles is nearly the same as it is for cars. However, slippery pavement makes quick stops especially difficult for motorcycle operators.

7. The best way to keep riders together in a group is to:

Pair up.

Ride in a staggered formation.

Ride in a single-file formation.

Ride on the shoulder of the road.

In general, a staggered group formation best allows riders to maintain close ranks while also maintaining adequate space cushions around each motorcycle. However, it is better to move into a single-file formation when in turns, in curves, entering a highway, or exiting a highway.

8. To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use the rear brake only.

Use the front brake only.

Use both brakes at the same time.

To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time.

9. When entering a curve, a group should:

Ride in a single-file formation.

Ride in a staggered formation.

Ride in pairs.

Ride on the shoulder.

While riding in a staggered formation is usually best, a group should switch into a single-file formation when turning, taking curves, or entering or exiting a highway.

10. Wearing a helmet will:

Reduce your chances of neck and head injuries in the event of a crash.

Increase your chances of a neck injury in the event of a crash.

Reduce your vision by two-thirds.

Neither reduce nor increase your chances of a head injury in the event of a crash.

With few exceptions, the risk of head and neck injuries is reduced by the proper use of an approved helmet. Any approved helmet design will allow you to see as far to each side as is necessary for safe riding.

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