Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
21 questions written from the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
When may you ride with a Pennsylvania Class M learner's permit?
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When may you ride with a Pennsylvania Class M learner's permit?
- A Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- B At any hour if you wear reflective gear
- C Only between sunrise and sunset
- D At any hour after holding the permit for 30 days
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C. Only between sunrise and sunset
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.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41
You cannot avoid riding over an obstacle in the road. How should you position yourself?
- A Sit down firmly and grip the tank with your knees
- B Lean far forward over the handlebars
- C Rise slightly off the seat with your weight on the footpegs
- D Put your feet down to steady the motorcycle
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C. Rise slightly off the seat with your weight on the footpegs
If you must ride over an obstacle, slow down, keep the motorcycle straight and rise slightly off the seat with your weight on the footpegs. Your knees and elbows then absorb the shock, which helps keep you from being thrown off.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 28
How much of your total stopping power can the front brake provide?
- A About one-quarter
- B About one-half, the same as the rear
- C Very little, so it is mainly for emergencies
- D At least three-quarters
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D. At least three-quarters
The front brake is more powerful and can provide at least three-quarters of your total stopping power. That is why you should use both brakes every time you slow or stop, squeezing the front lever rather than grabbing it.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 12
During your pre-ride check, how should the throttle behave?
- A It should stay where you leave it
- B It should snap back when you let go
- C It should feel loose and turn with no resistance
- D It should return slowly over a few seconds
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B. It should snap back when you let go
Before starting out, make sure the clutch and throttle work smoothly and that the throttle snaps back when you let go. A throttle that does not close on its own can cause a stuck-throttle emergency in traffic.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 9