The best protection from other vehicles is

to maintain an adequate space cushion.

Instruct your passenger to

hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

put his or her feet on the ground when the motorcycle stops.

When should a passenger get on a motorcycle?

After the engine has been started

Before the engine has been started

Before the motorcycle is taken off the stand

Wearing a face shield while riding a motorcycle

is the best form of face and eye protection.

is legally required of all motorcyclists.

is only required of motorcyclists under the age of 18.

is not as effective as wearing goggles.

In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear

a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant.

When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking

the lane beside you and the far lane.

the traction of the road surface.

the sizes of the vehicles that are close to you.

areas of vision that are blocked by your helmet.

The safest way to use saddlebags is to

distribute the weight evenly between them.

make sure all of them are full.

not carry a passenger at the same time.

When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should

distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

fill the left bag before the right one.

fill the right bag before the left one.

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Connecticut Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

15 protective gear & passenger questions for the Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test, out of 15 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Connecticut test has 16 questions and you need 12 correct (75%) to pass.

Facts updated Oct 26, 2026
Official source: portal.ct.gov
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1Question 1 of 15
The best protection from other vehicles is
Not quite. The answer is to maintain an adequate space cushion.
The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.
2Question 2 of 15
Instruct your passenger to
Not quite. The answer is hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.
Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.
3Question 3 of 15
The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is
Not quite. The answer is a face shield.
The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes.
4Question 4 of 15
You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle
Not quite. The answer is at all times.
You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.
5Question 5 of 15
Connecticut does NOT require a motorcycle passenger under 21 years of age to have
Not quite. The answer is a backpack.
Under Connecticut law, to carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footrests for the person and either a separate seat for the passenger or a seat big enough for two people. If the passenger is under 21 years of age, he or she must also wear a helmet. [CGS § 14-289a], [CGS § 14-289c],
Source: CGS § 14-289g
6Question 6 of 15
The best way to protect your eyes is with
Not quite. The answer is a face shield.
The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.
7Question 7 of 15
The LEAST effective method of attaching cargo to your motorcycle is to use
Not quite. The answer is ropes.
Avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time, or knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice.
8Question 8 of 15
When should a passenger get on a motorcycle?
Not quite. The answer is After the engine has been started
A passenger should get on a motorcycle only after the motorcyclist has started and mounted it.
9Question 9 of 15
Wearing a face shield while riding a motorcycle
Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.
Under Connecticut law, every motorcyclist and passenger under 21 years of age must wear a helmet. Every motorcyclist regardless of age who holds a motorcycle instruction permit must also wear a helmet. Every motorcyclist (but not a passenger) regardless of age must also wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield. In Connecticut, a face shield, goggles, or protective glasses qualify as eye protection. A face shield is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind. [CGS § 14-40a], [CGS § 14-289d],
Source: CGS § 14-289g
10Question 10 of 15
To carry a passenger in Connecticut, your motorcycle must have
Not quite. The answer is seat room for the passenger.
To carry a passenger in Connecticut, your motorcycle must have a separate seat for the passenger or a seat big enough for two people. [CGS § 14-289a],
Source: CGS § 14-289c
11Question 11 of 15
In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
Not quite. The answer is all of the above.
In any collision, you'll have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.
12Question 12 of 15
When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
Not quite. The answer is the lane beside you and the far lane.
Before changing lanes, you should do a head check of the lane next to you and the far lane to see whether vehicles in the far lane are planning to move into the same lane that you are.
13Question 13 of 15
The safest way to use saddlebags is to
Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between them.
The safest way to use saddlebags is to distribute the weight evenly between them to help keep your motorcycle balanced.
14Question 14 of 15
When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should
Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.
When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.
15Question 15 of 15
When riding with a passenger, you should ride ________ around curves.
Not quite. The answer is slower
When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower around curves. The added weight will cause your motorcycle to react slower.

Questions people ask

Is this Connecticut Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test like the real Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 16 questions; this free test has 15.

How many questions are on the Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test?

The Motorcycle Permit Test has 16 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test?

You need 12 out of 16 correct (75%).

How old do you have to be to take the Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test?

You can take it from age 16. Must already hold a valid CT driver's license. 16 questions drawn from the motorcycle manual and the CT Driver's Manual; by appointment only.

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The best protection from other vehicles is

Instruct your passenger to

The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle

Connecticut does NOT require a motorcycle passenger under 21 years of age to have

The best way to protect your eyes is with

The LEAST effective method of attaching cargo to your motorcycle is to use