Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

In this completely free practice test for the Connecticut Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in

the Connecticut Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 04

If your motorcycle only has a single 'saddle' type seat, what should you do with a passenger?

a. Not carry them

b. Let them share your seat

c. Let them sit on a top box

d. Let them sit on the mudguard

Question 1 of 30

Which of these can often be the cause of a 'wobble'?

a. Fast acceleration

b. Inaccurate gear changing

c. Luggage poorly loaded

d. Poor road conditions

Question 2 of 30

You're riding at night and see a deer in the road ahead. What should you do?

a. Shout loudly as you approach

b. Slow down and prepare to stop

c. Pick the widest side on which to pass it

d. Accelerate, sounding your horn

Question 3 of 30

When you're entering a curve, your lane position should be?

a. Right

b. It depends on circumstances

c. Left

d. Central

Question 4 of 30

Under what circumstances should your group move in to single file?

a. When entering the highway

b. When riding up an off-ramp

c. When taking a curve

d. All of these

Question 5 of 30

What should be your minimum following distance at night?

a. 2 seconds

b. 4 seconds

c. 1.5 seconds

d. 3 seconds

Question 6 of 30

What's the best place to look when swerving round a hazard?

a. At the hazard

b. At your escape route

c. At your front wheel

d. At the tarmac in front of the hazard

Question 7 of 30

When riding in a group, what should your following distance be to the rider in front?

a. The same as usual

b. Any of these depending on conditions

c. Less than usual

d. More than usual

Question 8 of 30

Which of these people is capable of riding safely under the influence of alcohol?

a. A tall older male

b. A young fit male

c. None of them

d. A heavyset female

Question 9 of 30

How can you lighten the front end of your motorcycle just before you hit an obstacle?

a. Roll off the throttle

b. Pump the rear brake

c. Pump the front brake

d. Roll on the throttle

Question 10 of 30

What's the best way of avoiding chain breakage?

a. Only accelerating slowly

b. Always braking sharply

c. Regular maintenance

d. Keeping in high gear

Question 11 of 30

Ideally, if you have to brake in a curve, you should do what?

a. Lean further over, then brake

b. Brake, then get the motorcycle upright

c. Accelerate out of the curve, then brake

d. Get the motorcycle upright, then brake

Question 12 of 30

What will the extra weight of the passenger do to your stopping distance?

a. Decrease it

b. Increase or decrease according to conditions

c. Increase it

d. Nothing

Question 13 of 30

What should you not use to secure a load to your motorcycle?

a. Elastic cords

b. Elasticated nets

c. Rope

d. Canvas straps

Question 14 of 30

In what circumstances should you use your engine cut-off switch?

a. If the brakes aren't slowing you fast enough

b. At the end of your journey

c. If you start to skid

d. If the throttle sticks

Question 15 of 30

What will need adjusting before setting off on a trip with a passenger?

a. Headlight and rear light

b. Headlight and turn signals

c. Mirrors and brake light

d. Mirrors and headlight

Question 16 of 30

You're riding at night and coming up on another vehicle ahead. Which is the only one of these you should NOT do?

a. Watch their brake lights for clues

b. Make sure you stay well back

c. Turn on your high beam

d. Move into the position where they are most likely to see you

Question 17 of 30

Why is it more difficult to judge distances at night, even under good artificial light?

a. Because car lights always dazzle

b. Because people drive faster at night

c. Because there is less contrast

d. Because your eyes will usually be tired

Question 18 of 30

You feel a tyre go flat when you are on a clear empty road. What should you do?

a. Let the motorcycle drift to a stop

b. Keep riding on to the next place of assistance

c. Weave to decrease your speed

d. Apply both brakes immediately

Question 19 of 30

If you drink 6 drinks over 3 hours, how many drinks will you still have left in your system?

a. 3

b. 2

c. 1

d. None

Question 20 of 30

You need to cross a patch of ice with good dry road surfaces on either side. What speed should you adopt?

a. As slow as possible

b. Steadily decreasing

c. As fast as possible

d. Steadily increasing

Question 21 of 30

What's the best way of making sure your riding group is not separated by traffic or red lights?

a. All keep very close together

b. Ride as fast as possible

c. Don't ride in a group of more than five

d. All ride two abreast

Question 22 of 30

When you're approaching a slippery area, the place to brake is?

a. Beforehand

b. Just as you reach it

c. You should try not to brake

d. Halfway across

Question 23 of 30

You should tell a passenger always to keep their feet on the foot rests, unless?

a. You tell them they can dismount

b. They are worried about the motorcycle falling

c. You put your feet down as well

d. They start to feel unbalanced

Question 24 of 30

If your front wheel locks when stopping, how should you react?

a. Release your rear brake immediately

b. Release both brakes immediately

c. Pump the front brake lever

d. Release your front brake immediately

Question 25 of 30

If your motorcycle starts to weave over a bridge grating, you should?

a. Speed up

b. Not change anything

c. Slow down

d. Cross at an angle

Question 26 of 30

When carrying a passenger, what should you usually do with your tire pressure?

a. Leave it the same

b. It depends on passenger weight

c. Increase it

d. Decrease it

Question 27 of 30

If your steering starts to feel 'heavy,' what should you suspect?

a. Engine seizure

b. Rear wheel flat

c. Front wheel flat

d. Broken chain

Question 28 of 30

Why shouldn't you cross trolley tracks that are parallel to your course at an angle of less than 45°?

a. Because they could catch your tires

b. Because it's the law

c. Because other drivers might not see what you're doing

d. Because you won't be going fast enough if a trolley comes

Question 29 of 30

Why should you consider not drinking at all if you have your motorcycle with you?

a. Any alcohol will affect your riding

b. You have no sure way of knowing what your blood-alcohol content might be

c. One drink can lead to another

d. All of these reasons

Question 30 of 30

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