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Free Rhode Island DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1 2025

Based on 2025 RI motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

There are so many beautiful scenic routes within the state of Rhode Island! Use our first FREE RI motorcycle permit practice test to get your motorcycle license and cruise all of them on your bike! Each of the practice test’s 50 questions has an optional hint (there won’t be one on the real DMV test, though!) to use before you make your selection and an explanation of the correct answer to review if you make a mistake. The format of this Rhode Island motorcycle practice test is almost identical to that of the test you will be required to pass at your local DMV office. Best of all, this study tool is designed to evaluate your knowledge of the section of the official RI Driver’s Manual that applies to motorcycle operation and safety. There’s simply no better way to prepare to obtain your Rhode Island motorcycle license or endorsement. Good luck!

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions25
How many correct answers to pass20
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply16
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. When you are preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by riding in __________ of your lane.
  2. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should
  3. Which brakes should you use to slow down?
  4. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
  5. If you are being tailgated and the tailgater is unable to pass you, you should
  6. In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?
  7. What is the safest braking method?
  8. ____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
  9. When should a passenger get on a motorcycle?
  10. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do?
  11. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders?
  12. Riding ____________ decreases your chances of being seen.
  13. Rules of riding in a group include which of the following?
  14. Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol?
  15. Eye contact with drivers
  16. When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and
  17. The best way to protect your eyes is with
  18. The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is
  19. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car,
  20. The best group formation for riding through curves is
  21. Instruct your passenger to
  22. Motorcycles can slip on grease that cars have deposited on the road. Where are such deposits most likely to be found?
  23. Keeping your knees against the gas tank
  24. The best face protection is
  25. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see
  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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