2026 Connecticut DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 5 (16 Questions And Complete Answers)

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Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

1. You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
2. You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
3. You may block the driver's view.
4. It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

1. Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
2. The horn may go off.
3. Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
4. Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
The only way to rid your body of alcohol is through:

1. Time.
2. Drinking coffee.
3. Exercising.
4. Taking a cold shower.
Time.
Increase your following distance:

1. If the roadway is slippery.
2. If there are only a few vehicles on the roadway.
3. If the sun is shining.
4. If drivers are following the speed limit.
If the roadway is slippery.
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:

1. To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
2. To look for vehicles changing lanes.
3. To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
4. To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

1. Wear a helmet.
2. Read books on motorcycle safety.
3. Ask others about how to ride more safely.
4. Watch training videos.
Wear a helmet.
When braking, you should:

1. Always use both brakes.
2. Only use the front brake.
3. Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
4. Only use the rear brake.
Always use both brakes.
When turning left, you should:

1. Press the right handgrip.
2. Press the left handgrip.
3. Press both handgrips at the same time.
4. Not press either handgrip.
Press the left handgrip.
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

1. Do one, then the other.
2. Do both at the same time.
3. Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
4. Try instead to use only the brakes.
Do one, then the other.
The best lane position:'

1. Is always the right portion of the lane.
2. Is always the center portion of the lane.
3. Is always the left portion of the lane.
4. Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.

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