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Pennsylvania Motorcycle Test Sample Questions

Real, Pennsylvania-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 Pennsylvania motorcycle practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

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1. What is the correct way to ride through a curve?

ABrake continuously through the turn
BAccelerate hard from the very start of the curve
CSlow before entering, then roll on steady throttle through it
DCoast with the clutch pulled in the entire way
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2. Why should a rider change lane position rather than stay in one fixed spot within the lane?

AIt helps the rider stay visible and avoid surface hazards
BDoing so is legally required at all times
CIt allows cars to pass more easily on either side
DIt has no safety purpose, only comfort
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3. How many questions are on Pennsylvania's motorcycle knowledge exam, and what score is needed to pass?

A10 questions; 50% to pass
B40 questions; only 60% correct needed to pass
C25 questions; 90% to pass
D20 questions; 80% (16 correct) to pass
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4. Why is riding at night more hazardous than riding during the day?

ADifferent traffic laws apply after dark
BMotorcycles must use only their parking lights at night
CIt becomes harder for other drivers to see the rider
DSpeed limits are automatically reduced after sunset
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5. What should a passenger do to help the rider keep the motorcycle balanced through a turn?

ASit sideways to see the road ahead
BLean opposite the rider's lean to counterbalance
CKeep feet off the footpegs while turning
DHold on and lean the same way as the rider
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6. What is required of every motorcycle rider and passenger under 21 in Pennsylvania regarding helmets?

AA helmet is optional if riding under 30 mph
BA DOT-compliant helmet must be worn
CA helmet is only required on limited-access highways
DA helmet is only required for the operator, not the passenger
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7. What should a rider do when crossing wet metal grates or railroad tracks?

ACross at a right angle and avoid braking on the surface
BAccelerate hard to cross quickly before losing balance
CStraddle the seam and coast across without changing position
DCross at a steep angle to reduce contact time
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8. Why should a rider avoid staying in a car's blind spot for long?

AThe driver may not see the bike and change lanes into it
BIt is illegal to ride next to another vehicle
CIt always reduces the motorcycle's fuel efficiency
DBlind spots do not apply to motorcycles