PA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS || LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
A driver making eye contact with you: - CORRECT ANSWER Does
not mean that they will properly yield to you.
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an
accident, except: - CORRECT ANSWER Riding without a headlight.
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar: - CORRECT
ANSWER Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
A three-wheeled motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER Handles curves
differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
An approved helmet: - CORRECT ANSWER Allows the wearer to see
as far to the sides as necessary.
During the day, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Always ride with
your headlight on.
Not turning off your turn signal after completing a turn or lane change
will most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER Encourage other drivers to
pull into your path.
,How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping
distance for cars? - CORRECT ANSWER Both motorcycles and cars
take about the same amount of time to stop.
Before changing lanes to the left: - CORRECT ANSWER Check your
left mirror, then look to the left.
Convex mirrors make cars seem: - CORRECT ANSWER Farther away.
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person
consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely
remain in their body? - CORRECT ANSWER Four
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on: - CORRECT
ANSWER The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
Signals on a motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER Are even more
important than signals on larger vehicles.
The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Ride with your headlight turned on.
A face shield: - CORRECT ANSWER Provides protection for the eyes
and face.
,Keeping a cushion of space around your motorcycle: - CORRECT
ANSWER Allows you time and space to react to hazards.
The best lane position: - CORRECT ANSWER Varies based on road,
weather, and traffic conditions.
The proper body position on a motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER
Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent
when holding the handle grips.
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs: -
CORRECT ANSWER Can be more pronounced than when either is
consumed alone.
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle: -
CORRECT ANSWER Is not recommended because drivers seldom use
their side mirrors and may not see you.
Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER Replaced
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
If you are being chased by a dog, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
, A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from: -
CORRECT ANSWER Insects
Engine braking: - CORRECT ANSWER Is slowing down by
downshifting.
If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will: - CORRECT
ANSWER Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
During the day, your headlight should: - CORRECT ANSWER Be
used on its high beam setting.
If the road is wet, you should avoid: - CORRECT ANSWER The
center portion of the lane.
When you are stopped, you: - CORRECT ANSWER Should remain in
first gear.
Goggles can: - CORRECT ANSWER Protect your eyes, but not your
face.
On a paved, two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect: -
CORRECT ANSWER Near the sides of the road.
VERIFIED ANSWERS || LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
A driver making eye contact with you: - CORRECT ANSWER Does
not mean that they will properly yield to you.
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an
accident, except: - CORRECT ANSWER Riding without a headlight.
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar: - CORRECT
ANSWER Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
A three-wheeled motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER Handles curves
differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
An approved helmet: - CORRECT ANSWER Allows the wearer to see
as far to the sides as necessary.
During the day, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Always ride with
your headlight on.
Not turning off your turn signal after completing a turn or lane change
will most likely: - CORRECT ANSWER Encourage other drivers to
pull into your path.
,How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping
distance for cars? - CORRECT ANSWER Both motorcycles and cars
take about the same amount of time to stop.
Before changing lanes to the left: - CORRECT ANSWER Check your
left mirror, then look to the left.
Convex mirrors make cars seem: - CORRECT ANSWER Farther away.
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person
consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely
remain in their body? - CORRECT ANSWER Four
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on: - CORRECT
ANSWER The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
Signals on a motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER Are even more
important than signals on larger vehicles.
The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Ride with your headlight turned on.
A face shield: - CORRECT ANSWER Provides protection for the eyes
and face.
,Keeping a cushion of space around your motorcycle: - CORRECT
ANSWER Allows you time and space to react to hazards.
The best lane position: - CORRECT ANSWER Varies based on road,
weather, and traffic conditions.
The proper body position on a motorcycle: - CORRECT ANSWER
Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent
when holding the handle grips.
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs: -
CORRECT ANSWER Can be more pronounced than when either is
consumed alone.
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle: -
CORRECT ANSWER Is not recommended because drivers seldom use
their side mirrors and may not see you.
Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER Replaced
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
If you are being chased by a dog, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
, A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from: -
CORRECT ANSWER Insects
Engine braking: - CORRECT ANSWER Is slowing down by
downshifting.
If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will: - CORRECT
ANSWER Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
During the day, your headlight should: - CORRECT ANSWER Be
used on its high beam setting.
If the road is wet, you should avoid: - CORRECT ANSWER The
center portion of the lane.
When you are stopped, you: - CORRECT ANSWER Should remain in
first gear.
Goggles can: - CORRECT ANSWER Protect your eyes, but not your
face.
On a paved, two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect: -
CORRECT ANSWER Near the sides of the road.
