Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2

20 questions written from the Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 20
Basic vehicle control

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

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  1. 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

  2. A 35-year-old with a Connecticut motorcycle learner's permit asks if a helmet is required. What is the rule?

    • A No helmet is required because the rider is over 21
    • B A USDOT- or NHTSA-approved helmet is required at any age
    • C Only eye protection is required for adult permit holders
    • D A helmet is required only on roads posted above 40 mph
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    B. A USDOT- or NHTSA-approved helmet is required at any age

    Every Connecticut motorcycle learner's permit holder must wear USDOT- or NHTSA-approved protective headgear, regardless of age. New riders crash more often, and a securely fastened, quality helmet is the most important thing you can wear to improve your chances in a crash.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 6

  3. Your throttle stays stuck after you twist it back and forth. What should you do next?

    • A Brake hard with the throttle still open
    • B Use the engine cut-off switch and squeeze the clutch
    • C Keep twisting it until it frees itself
    • D Shift into a higher gear to slow down
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    B. Use the engine cut-off switch and squeeze the clutch

    If twisting the throttle does not free it, immediately use the engine cut-off switch and squeeze the clutch at the same time. This removes power from the rear wheel, even if the engine sound does not drop right away. Then move to a safe area and stop.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 37

  4. What must you already hold before Connecticut will issue you a motorcycle learner's permit?

    • A A certificate from a novice motorcycle training course
    • B A valid Connecticut driver's license
    • C A completed on-motorcycle skills test
    • D A motorcycle registered in your own name
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    B. A valid Connecticut driver's license

    The Connecticut motorcycle learner's permit is added on top of a regular license, so you must already have a valid Connecticut driver's license. You then pass the motorcycle knowledge and vision tests and pay the fees.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 5