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Free Pennsylvania DOT Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

Based on 2024 PA motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Are you studying for the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Drivers’ Exam? Take this free Pennsylvania Motorcycle License Practice Test to help you study and prepare for the state exam. We have carefully designed this test based on the information found in the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual. The manual is available online and should be read and studied before answering these practice questions. All of the questions on this practice exam are multiple-choice. Each question has four answers to choose from. Only one answer per question is correct. Each question also has a special hint that you can read to help you with the answer if you are unsure. However, keep in mind that on the state exam there won’t be any hints to help you! Before choosing your answer, make sure you read the question and all answer choices carefully. When you select the right answer, you will move on to the next question. If you choose the wrong answer, we’ll show you the right one and give you an explanation. For the incorrect answers, you may want to read that part of the handbook again carefully. You can pass this practice test by answering 21 of the 25 questions correctly. Good luck!

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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass16
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply16
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ second(s) behind the vehicle ahead of you.
  2. Your riding abilities can be affected by just ______ alcoholic drink(s).
  3. The best eye and face protection is provided by
  4. You should adjust your side mirrors
  5. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is that it
  6. If you are riding in a staggered formation, when should you switch to riding in pairs?
  7. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle
  8. In a normal turn, you should
  9. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see
  10. To carry cargo on a motorcycle, you should
  11. Instruct your passenger to
  12. Use both the front and rear brakes
  13. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection,
  14. If your front wheel locks, you should
  15. In a slow, tight turn, you should
  16. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by
  17. Where is the engine cut-off switch located?
  18. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but it first affects your
  19. The best way to be seen by other vehicle operators is to
  20. Which lane position should ALWAYS be avoided?
  21. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will
  22. What is a good strategy for detecting bumps in a road at night?
  23. To avoid hazardous situations, you should
  24. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
  25. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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