2026 Connecticut DMV Motorcycle Permit Test (16 Questions And Complete Answers)

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Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

1. Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
2. Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
3. Ignore them.
4. Change lanes and let them pass.

Change lanes and let them pass.

To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

1. Able to fasten securely.
2. Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
3. Free of scratches.
4. Able to allow clear views to both sides.

Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.

When stopping, it is best to:

1. Grab at the front brake lever.
2. Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.
3. Apply increasing pressure to the rear brake.
4. Only use the front brake.

Keep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.

When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

1. The left portion of the lane
2. The center portion of the lane
3. The right portion of the lane
4. Either the left or right portion of the lane

The left portion of the lane

A child passenger:

1. Should be placed in front of the operator.
2. Should be placed behind the operator.
3. Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
4. Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.

Should be placed behind the operator.

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

1. Losing traction on one or both wheels.
2. Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
3. Popping a tire.
4. Taking too long to stop.

Losing traction on one or both wheels.

To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

1. Be visible.
2. Communicate your intentions.
3. Be prepared to react to hazards.
4. Hope another driver sees you.

Hope another driver sees you.

Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?'

1. No, clothing is not really for protection.
2. No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
3. Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
4. Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.

Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.

To qualify as a moped, a motorcycle must:

1. Weigh less than 75 pounds.
2. Have a seat that is less than 15 inches off the ground.
3. Produce no more than five brake horsepower.
4. Not have a seat.

Produce no more than five brake horsepower.

When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

1. Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
2. Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
3. Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
4. Feel free to talk whenever they want.

Feel free to talk whenever they want.

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