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Ohio Motorcycle Test Sample Questions

Real, Ohio-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Ohio motorcycle practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

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1. What is the recommended technique for riding through a curve?

ABrake continuously and steadily through the entire curve
BAccelerate hard immediately upon entering
CSlow before the curve, then apply steady throttle
DCoast through with the clutch pulled in
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2. What is one reason a rider shifts position within a lane rather than staying centered at all times?

ATo improve visibility and avoid hazards
BIt is required by law on every public road at all times
CTo let faster cars pass on either side
DIt has no safety benefit
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3. How many questions are on Ohio's motorcycle knowledge test, and what score is needed to pass?

A20 questions; 50% to pass
B40 questions; 75% (30 correct) to pass
C10 questions; 90% to pass
D60 questions; 60% to pass
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4. Who in Ohio may take the motorcycle knowledge test online rather than in person?

AAnyone, at any age, at any time
BOnly riders who completed a safety course in another state
CRiders 18 or older who already hold a Class D license or CDL
DOnly riders renewing an expired motorcycle endorsement
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5. What should a passenger do to help the rider keep the motorcycle balanced in a turn?

ALean opposite the rider's own lean to counterbalance it
BSit sideways to see the road ahead
CKeep feet off the footpegs while turning
DHold on and lean in the same direction as the rider
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6. Why is a DOT-compliant helmet recommended even where not legally mandatory for every rider?

AIt has no real protective benefit, only a legal one
BIt is only useful at highway speeds
CIt is required only for racing, not street riding
DIt meets federal safety standards for reducing head injury
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7. How should a rider cross railroad tracks that cut diagonally across the road?

ACross at the same diagonal angle
BAccelerate hard to minimize time on the tracks
CStraddle the rail and coast slowly across
DAdjust to cross as close to a right angle as possible