PA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST EXAM (VERSION A &B)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
You are preparing to move to the left lane, as pictured above. To
spot cars passing beside you, it is best to:
A: Slow and look in the left mirror
B: Look in the left mirror
C: Speed up and look in the left mirror
D: Turn your head to the left
Turn your head to the left.
To create more space in the situation pictured above, you should:
A: Ride in the right portion of the lane
B: Adjust speed and stay in the center of the lane
C: Move to the left lane
D: Pass the car on your left
Adjust speed and stay in the center of the lane
(Car merging into path of Motorcyclist on the right)
To cross tracks that run parallel to your course:
A: Edge gradually across
B: Move into the opposing lane to cross at a 90-degree angle
C: Wait for the tracks to end
D: Move a way, then turn and cross at the angle of at least 45-
degrees
,Move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
To adjust for traffic and avoid debris in the curve pictured, ride:
A: in the position 3
B: In position 2
C: Without leaning
D: In position 1
In position 2 (Center of lane)
Most motorcycle/ car crashes:
A: Occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle
B: Result in minor injuries
C: Occur because a motorcycle
D: Occur because of speeding
Occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle.
In this picture, the rider in the most dangerous position is:
(A) (CAR) (C)
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(B)
A: Rider B C: Rider A
B: Rider C D: None
Rider B
(driving in the left lane with vehicle on his right)
In this picture, A,B and C are riding as a group. To pass, rider B
should:
, ( A) (Car) (C )
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(B)
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A: Complete the pass in front of A
B: Pass with C
C: Return to the lane and ride next to A
D: Return to the right portion of the lane behind A
Return to the right portion of the lane behind A
If your throttle sticks:
A: Squeeze the clutch and use engine cut-off switch
B: Shift to neutral and apply both brakes
C: Downshift and apply both brakes
D: Apply the front brake
Squeeze the clutch and use engine cut-off switch.
When the front tire goes flat:
A: The steering will feel heavy
B: It has no effect on handling
C: The back of the motorcycle
D: You will lose power to the brakes .
The steering will feel heavy
If you have a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips firmly and:
A: Gently apply both brakes
B: Use the bake of the good tire or avoid braking
C: Continue to the nearest repair facility
D: use only the brake that controls the flat tire
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
You are preparing to move to the left lane, as pictured above. To
spot cars passing beside you, it is best to:
A: Slow and look in the left mirror
B: Look in the left mirror
C: Speed up and look in the left mirror
D: Turn your head to the left
Turn your head to the left.
To create more space in the situation pictured above, you should:
A: Ride in the right portion of the lane
B: Adjust speed and stay in the center of the lane
C: Move to the left lane
D: Pass the car on your left
Adjust speed and stay in the center of the lane
(Car merging into path of Motorcyclist on the right)
To cross tracks that run parallel to your course:
A: Edge gradually across
B: Move into the opposing lane to cross at a 90-degree angle
C: Wait for the tracks to end
D: Move a way, then turn and cross at the angle of at least 45-
degrees
,Move away, then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
To adjust for traffic and avoid debris in the curve pictured, ride:
A: in the position 3
B: In position 2
C: Without leaning
D: In position 1
In position 2 (Center of lane)
Most motorcycle/ car crashes:
A: Occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle
B: Result in minor injuries
C: Occur because a motorcycle
D: Occur because of speeding
Occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle.
In this picture, the rider in the most dangerous position is:
(A) (CAR) (C)
-----------------------
(B)
A: Rider B C: Rider A
B: Rider C D: None
Rider B
(driving in the left lane with vehicle on his right)
In this picture, A,B and C are riding as a group. To pass, rider B
should:
, ( A) (Car) (C )
—————————————-
(B)
__________________________________________________________
____________________________
A: Complete the pass in front of A
B: Pass with C
C: Return to the lane and ride next to A
D: Return to the right portion of the lane behind A
Return to the right portion of the lane behind A
If your throttle sticks:
A: Squeeze the clutch and use engine cut-off switch
B: Shift to neutral and apply both brakes
C: Downshift and apply both brakes
D: Apply the front brake
Squeeze the clutch and use engine cut-off switch.
When the front tire goes flat:
A: The steering will feel heavy
B: It has no effect on handling
C: The back of the motorcycle
D: You will lose power to the brakes .
The steering will feel heavy
If you have a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips firmly and:
A: Gently apply both brakes
B: Use the bake of the good tire or avoid braking
C: Continue to the nearest repair facility
D: use only the brake that controls the flat tire
