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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

16. It is recommended that a motorcyclist:

Shift gears in a turn.

Shift gears before a turn.

Change power suddenly in a turn.

Ride the brake throughout the turn.

It is recommended that you change gears prior to entering a turn.

17. Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.

If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.

It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.

Others can't see your load if it is low.

Placing a load too high on a motorcycle will raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and risk upsetting its balance.

18. Before changing lanes to the left:

Check your left mirror, then look to the left.

Check your right mirror, then your left mirror.

Check your left mirror, then your right mirror.

Use your horn, then speed up.

Always check your mirror on the appropriate side before changing lanes. You should also turn your head and glance over your shoulder to check your blind spot in the direction of your move.

19. The best lane position is:

The one that lets you travel the fastest.

The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.

The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.

The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.

A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise. Choose a lane position that maximizes your space cushion.

20. If you must stop quickly while turning or riding a curve, you should:

Straighten the motorcycle and then brake.

Brake first and then try to straighten the motorcycle.

Only brake and not worry about straightening the motorcycle.

Use only the front brake.

If you must stop quickly while in a turn or curve, the best strategy is to move the motorcycle into an upright position and then brake. Motorcycles may have less traction when leaning in a turn or curve.

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