Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3

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

Question 1 of 20
Lane position & seeing

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

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  1. 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

  2. How often should you do a T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection?

    • A Once a week
    • B Only before long trips
    • C Before every ride
    • D Once a month
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    C. Before every ride

    A T-CLOCS inspection (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands) should be done before every ride. It only takes a few minutes, and a minor failure that is an inconvenience in a car can cause a crash on a motorcycle.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 14

  3. When should your passenger get on the motorcycle?

    • A While you hold the motorcycle up on the side stand
    • B Before you start the engine, so you are both ready
    • C After you start the engine and shift into neutral
    • D After you shift into first gear
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    C. After you start the engine and shift into neutral

    Have your passenger mount only after the engine is started and the transmission is in neutral. Keep both feet on the ground and the front brake applied while they get on, so the motorcycle stays steady.

    Source: Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual (R-217), page 40

  4. You are stopped at a red light. Which gear should you be in?

    • A Whatever gear you were in before stopping
    • B Second gear, for a smoother start
    • C First gear, so you can move out quickly
    • D Neutral, so you can rest your clutch hand
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    C. First gear, so you can move out quickly

    Stay in first gear while stopped so you can move out of the way fast if you need to, for example when a driver behind is not slowing. Shift down through the gears as you slow so you are already in first when you stop.

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