Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under Pennsylvania law, what equipment must a motorcycle have to carry a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab?
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Under Pennsylvania law, what equipment must a motorcycle have to carry a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab?
- A Footrests and handholds for the passenger
- B A backrest or sissy bar mounted behind the passenger seat
- C A second set of mirrors
- D A larger fuel tank
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A. Footrests and handholds for the passenger
Pennsylvania law requires any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, to have footrests and handholds for the passenger. The footrests let the passenger keep both feet on the pegs, even when stopped, as the manual instructs.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 33
In Pennsylvania, at what blood alcohol level is a rider aged 21 or older considered to be riding under the influence?
- A .08% or higher
- B .10% or higher
- C .05% or higher
- D .15% or higher
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A. .08% or higher
In Pennsylvania a driver or rider aged 21 or older is considered to be under the influence at a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher; for anyone under 21 the level is .02%. Riding skills and judgment are affected long before that, so the safest choice is not to drink and ride at all.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 39
Which drivers are the biggest danger to a motorcyclist at an intersection?
- A Cars following behind you at a safe distance
- B Cars stopped at a red light in the next lane
- C Cars turning left in front of you or pulling out of side streets
- D Cars traveling in the same direction ahead of you at a steady speed
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C. Cars turning left in front of you or pulling out of side streets
Over half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way. Cars turning left in front of you and cars on side streets pulling into your lane are the biggest dangers, so search for them at every intersection.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 19
While you hold a Pennsylvania Class M learner's permit, who may ride on your motorcycle as a passenger?
- A No one except a properly licensed instructor
- B Any adult who holds a Class M license
- C Immediate family members wearing helmets
- D One passenger, if the motorcycle has passenger footrests
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A. No one except a properly licensed instructor
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.
Source: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147), page 41