Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is every time you stop.

Use both the front and rear brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method.

Not quite. The answer is you may be riding in their blind spots.

It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because you may be riding in their blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is a nighttime reflector.

This sign is a nighttime reflector that shows where the road lies.

Not quite. The answer is Tap your brake to flash your brake light.

Whenever you suspect that the vehicle operator behind you may not notice that you are slowing down, you should flash your brake light to warn the person.

Not quite. The answer is Center

When another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is change your lane position as needed.

When you are riding through a curve, you should change your lane position as needed to increase your line of sight and give you the best view of what lies ahead.

Not quite. The answer is in work zones.

Most US states impose additional penalties for certain traffic violations in work zones under certain conditions, although the conditions and additional penalties vary from one state to another. This sign informs drivers that fines for exceeding the posted speed limit in work zones are doubled.

Not quite. The answer is Use both the front and rear brakes.

You can achieve maximum stopping power by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.

Not quite. The answer is you are passing a line of parked cars.

A driver inside a car that you are passing may fail to notice you and may open a door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is tightening the chain.

Tightening the chain should reduce the slippage. If the problem persists, check for a worn or stretched chain or bent sprockets, which may require replacement of the chain or sprockets.

Not quite. The answer is The indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times.

This white diamond sign indicates that the way is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) during the specified times from Monday through Friday.

Not quite. The answer is traffic merging ahead.

If you are on the main road and see this sign, be prepared for other cars and trucks entering your lane.

Not quite. The answer is You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced. Carrying a load on the sissy bar will raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and disturb its balance.

Not quite. The answer is increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

When you approach an intersection, you should select a lane position to increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

Not quite. The answer is four seconds

For an adequate space cushion in most riding situations, the Motorcycle Operator Manual recommends that you maintain a following distance of at least four seconds behind the vehicle (car, motorcycle, etc.) ahead of you. However, in a staggered formation, you should leave a following distance of two seconds behind the motorcycle in front of you. This will allow the group to stay close together.

Not quite. The answer is No trucks are allowed on this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The red slash over the truck indicates that trucks are not allowed on this road. Truck drivers must look for an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is A divided highway starts ahead.

This sign warns that the road will split into a divided highway ahead. A divider or median will separate opposing lanes. Keep right.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle

Vehicles turning left in front of you, including those illegally turning left from the wrong lane, and vehicles on side streets pulling into your lane, are the biggest dangers. If a vehicle turning left enters your path, slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is keep the rear wheel locked until you have stopped.

If you accidentally lock the rear wheel on a surface with good traction, keep it locked until you have completely stopped. Even with a locked rear wheel, you can control the motorcycle on a straightaway if it is upright and going in a straight line.

Not quite. The answer is so they are slightly bent.

When you are properly seated on your motorcycle, your arms should be slightly bent. This will allow you to turn safely and accurately.