Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is make all the checks and get familiar with the controls

If you are going to ride an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must make all the checks and get familiar with all the controls before you start riding.

Not quite. The answer is increase your following distance.

Distances are harder to judge at night, so you should slow down and increase your following distance to leave yourself more time to react.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

At night, you should decrease, not increase, your speed to stay safe.

Not quite. The answer is the rear wheel

When parking next to a curb, you should park at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb. This will allow you to exit the parking space safely.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by using your high beam, reducing your speed, increasing your following distance, and using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Motorcycles should never travel in pairs. Pairing up is not illegal in Connecticut, but it's still dangerous. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to maneuver safely.

Source: CGS § 14-289b

Not quite. The answer is Search, Evaluate, Execute.

The three steps of the SEE strategy are Search, Evaluate, Execute.

Not quite. The answer is a school zone.

This pentagonal (five-sided) sign shows you that you are entering a school zone.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Before every lane change, you should check your mirrors and then look over your shoulder to check your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is ride in the center lane position.

The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane is to ride in the center lane position. It leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is Watch the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you.

When you're riding at night, the best way to identify bumps in the road is to watch the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you. If the vehicle's taillights appear to be bouncing up and down, it is likely traveling over bumps.

Not quite. The answer is lodging is available.

This is a service sign. Drivers are advised to use lodging facilities if needed.

Not quite. The answer is B

Blue-and-white signs direct you to services such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals. The sign shown in picture B indicates a hospital ahead.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

You can increase your chances of being seen by wearing bright clothing, choosing a suitable lane position, and using your headlight.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

A driver of any age will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is found to be 0.08% or more while driving. A driver under 21 years of age will be arrested if his or her BAC is found to be 0.02% or more while driving. [Alcohol and the Law, Your License and Law, 1. Obtaining a Connecticut Driver's License, State of Connecticut Driver's Manual],

Source: CGS § 14-227a

Not quite. The answer is A Y-intersection ahead

This sign indicates a Y-intersection. The road ahead splits into two different directions. Be prepared for traffic crossing in your path and prepare to turn in one direction or the other.

Not quite. The answer is make a U-turn.

This is a U-turn sign. This sign allows you to make a U-turn if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is Yield the right-of-way or stop before turning right or left.

You may see this sign at the terminating road of some T-intersections. It means that you must yield the right of way or stop before you turn right or left onto the through road.

Not quite. The answer is A pedestrian crossing is ahead; vehicles must yield.

This figure means that a pedestrian crosswalk is ahead. Drivers must yield to pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is When you're riding in a group

When riding in a group, you should not increase your following distance because it might encourage cars and trucks to cut in front of you.