Pennsylvania motorcycle permit practice tests

61 free questions written from the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), each with an explanation and a link to its page.

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Pennsylvania motorcycle tests

The simulator: Pennsylvania does not publish the count or pass mark; we use 30 questions at 80%.

Pennsylvania motorcycle numbers to know: the distances, speeds, ages and limits in the manual, with a free quiz and flashcards.

Pennsylvania motorcycle rules to know

A Pennsylvania Class M permit allows riding only between sunrise and sunset. Night riding is harder because you are harder to see and distances are harder to judge, so learners are kept to daylight hours. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41
Class M learners may not carry any passengers other than a properly licensed instructor. A passenger changes how the motorcycle balances, turns and stops, which is too much for a rider who is still learning basic control. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41
Every Pennsylvania permit holder must wear a helmet and eye protection. New riders crash more often, and head injuries account for most serious and fatal motorcycle injuries, so the law makes this gear mandatory while you learn. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41
Pennsylvania licenses you for the kind of motorcycle you proved you can handle. Testing on a machine of 5 brake horsepower or less adds an "8" restriction that bars you from riding anything more powerful until it is removed. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41
A three-wheeled motorcycle balances and steers differently from a two-wheeler. If you test on one, your license gets a "9" restriction that prohibits riding a two-wheeled motorcycle, which can be removed later by contacting PennDOT. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41
Riders under 18 must wait a mandatory 6 months from the permit issue date before the road test. The waiting period gives young riders time to build the 65 hours of skill-building practice they must also document. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41

Questions

How many questions are on the Pennsylvania motorcycle permit test?

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Driver and Vehicle Services does not publish the number of questions. Our simulator uses 30 questions at 80%.

What is the Pennsylvania motorcycle knowledge test based on?

The Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147). Every practice question here is written from it and links to the page it comes from.

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