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

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

a. Pick the widest side on which to pass it

b. Slow down and prepare to stop

c. Shout loudly as you approach

d. Accelerate, sounding your horn

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Because it's the law

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

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

d. Because they could catch your tires

Question 2 of 30

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

a. They start to feel unbalanced

b. You tell them they can dismount

c. You put your feet down as well

d. They are worried about the motorcycle falling

Question 3 of 30

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

a. At your escape route

b. At the hazard

c. At the tarmac in front of the hazard

d. At your front wheel

Question 4 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. Move into the position where they are most likely to see you

c. Make sure you stay well back

d. Turn on your high beam

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Just as you reach it

b. You should try not to brake

c. Halfway across

d. Beforehand

Question 6 of 30

What's the best way of avoiding chain breakage?

a. Regular maintenance

b. Always braking sharply

c. Only accelerating slowly

d. Keeping in high gear

Question 7 of 30

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

a. When riding up an off-ramp

b. When taking a curve

c. When entering the highway

d. All of these

Question 8 of 30

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

a. A heavyset female

b. None of them

c. A young fit male

d. A tall older male

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Not carry them

b. Let them sit on a top box

c. Let them sit on the mudguard

d. Let them share your seat

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Release both brakes immediately

b. Release your front brake immediately

c. Pump the front brake lever

d. Release your rear brake immediately

Question 11 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 there is less contrast

c. Because your eyes will usually be tired

d. Because people drive faster at night

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Fast acceleration

b. Poor road conditions

c. Luggage poorly loaded

d. Inaccurate gear changing

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Roll on the throttle

b. Roll off the throttle

c. Pump the front brake

d. Pump the rear brake

Question 14 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 15 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. Nothing

d. Increase it

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Speed up

b. Cross at an angle

c. Not change anything

d. Slow down

Question 17 of 30

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

a. Rope

b. Canvas straps

c. Elasticated nets

d. Elastic cords

Question 18 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. More than usual

d. Less than usual

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Brake, then get the motorcycle upright

b. Lean further over, then brake

c. Get the motorcycle upright, then brake

d. Accelerate out of the curve, then brake

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Rear wheel flat

b. Engine seizure

c. Front wheel flat

d. Broken chain

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

c. Ride as fast as possible

d. All ride two abreast

Question 22 of 30

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

a. If the throttle sticks

b. At the end of your journey

c. If you start to skid

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

Question 23 of 30

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

a. None

b. 3

c. 1

d. 2

Question 24 of 30

What should be your minimum following distance at night?

a. 2 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 1.5 seconds

d. 4 seconds

Question 25 of 30

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

a. Increase it

b. Decrease it

c. Leave it the same

d. It depends on passenger weight

Question 26 of 30

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

a. Central

b. Left

c. Right

d. It depends on circumstances

Question 27 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. One drink can lead to another

c. All of these reasons

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

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Headlight and rear light

b. Mirrors and brake light

c. Headlight and turn signals

d. Mirrors and headlight

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Apply both brakes immediately

b. Keep riding on to the next place of assistance

c. Let the motorcycle drift to a stop

d. Weave to decrease your speed

Question 30 of 30

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