Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Exam Simulator

A full-length mock motorcycle knowledge test: 16 questions; DMV does not publish a pass mark, so we score at 80%. New questions every attempt.

How this simulator works

  • Knowledge test: 16 questions, 13 correct to pass.
  • No time limit, like the real test. Take your time.
  • You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the Connecticut test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
  • Questions are drawn fresh from the full Connecticut bank each time.

Sample questions

  1. Which letter on a Connecticut driver's license shows that the holder has a motorcycle endorsement?

    • A M
    • B C
    • C D
    • D E
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    A. M

    Connecticut marks motorcycle privileges with an "M" endorsement added to your existing driver's license. Without the M (or a valid motorcycle learner's permit), your regular license does not let you ride a motorcycle on public highways.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 3

  2. How much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?

    • A About 25%
    • B About 50%
    • C 70% or more
    • D Less than the rear brake
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    C. 70% or more

    The front brake can provide 70% or more of your stopping power, because braking shifts weight forward onto the front tire. Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, and do not be afraid of the front brake.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 17

  3. Traffic is moving in the lanes on both sides of you. Which lane position is usually best?

    • A The right third of your lane (path 3)
    • B The center of your lane (path 2)
    • C Straddling the lane line to stay visible
    • D The left third of your lane (path 1)
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    B. The center of your lane (path 2)

    Each lane has three paths. When vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane, path 2, usually gives you the most space from both. If hazards are on one side only, move away from that side.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 20

  4. You cannot avoid riding over a small obstacle in the road. At what angle should you approach it?

    • A At a shallow angle, nearly parallel to it
    • B At any angle, as long as you speed up
    • C At about a 45-degree angle
    • D As close to a 90-degree angle as possible
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    D. As close to a 90-degree angle as possible

    If you must ride over an obstacle, hit it as close to straight on (90 degrees) as you can. Slow down, keep the motorcycle straight, and rise slightly off the seat to absorb the shock. Afterward, pull off and check your tires and rims.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 35