Ohio Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 of 6 for the Ohio Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
Ohio
130 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 20
In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?
- One second
- Half a second
- Four seconds
- Two seconds
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Answer: D. Two seconds
The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.
Question 2 of 20
In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?
- Never; feet go on the ground
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only at high speed
- Only in turns
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Answer: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.
Question 3 of 20
Who should carry passengers or large loads?
- Only experienced riders
- Anyone with a permit
- New riders who want practice
- Anyone, after one ride
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Answer: A. Only experienced riders
Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.
Question 4 of 20
When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?
- Before you enter the turn
- After you leave the turn
- Never; stay in top gear
- In the middle of the turn
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Answer: A. Before you enter the turn
Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.
Question 5 of 20
Which surfaces can be very slippery for a motorcycle?
- Dry concrete in the sun
- Painted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet
- Dry, rough asphalt
- Clean, dry pavement
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Answer: B. Painted lines, steel plates and manhole covers, especially when wet
Paint and metal give much less traction than pavement, especially when wet.
Question 6 of 20
You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?
- Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
- Assume it is just like yours
- Ride fast to test it
- Skip the pre-ride check
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Answer: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.
Question 7 of 20
What should you do before changing lanes?
- Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
- Only sound your horn
- Only check your mirrors
- Speed up first
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Answer: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.
Question 8 of 20
Where should a beginner ride in a group?
- Next to another rider
- Right behind the leader
- At the very back
- In the lead
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Answer: B. Right behind the leader
Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.
Question 9 of 20
About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?
- About 2 seconds ahead
- About 30 seconds ahead
- About 12 seconds ahead
- Only to the vehicle in front
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Answer: C. About 12 seconds ahead
Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.
Question 10 of 20
If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?
- Before or after the swerve, never during it
- Only with the front brake during the swerve
- You should never brake at all
- During the swerve
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Answer: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it
Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.
Question 11 of 20
What kind of gloves should a rider wear?
- No gloves, for better grip
- Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
- Thin cotton gloves
- Fingerless gloves
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Answer: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.
Question 12 of 20
In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?
- Right beside the leader
- Two seconds directly behind
- About one second behind, in the right part of the lane
- Half a second, in the left part
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Answer: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane
The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.
Question 13 of 20
When do most motorcycle crashes happen?
- On short trips, a few minutes after starting out
- Only in rain
- Only on long highway trips
- Only after midnight
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Answer: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out
Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.
Question 14 of 20
Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?
- It hides you from other drivers
- It keeps you on the shoulder
- You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
- It lets you brake in the curve
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Answer: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.
Question 15 of 20
Where should you carry cargo on a motorcycle?
- Behind the rear axle
- Low and forward, over or in front of the rear axle
- High on the passenger seat
- Hanging from the handlebars
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Answer: B. Low and forward, over or in front of the rear axle
Keeping weight low and forward helps handling. Weight high or far back can make the motorcycle unstable.
Question 16 of 20
In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?
- The rear fender
- The rider's shoulders
- Nothing; hands in the lap
- The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
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Answer: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.
Question 17 of 20
How do you stop as quickly as possible?
- Use only the rear brake
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
- Use only the front brake
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Answer: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.
Question 18 of 20
About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?
- About ten hours
- About twelve hours
- About six hours
- As many as possible
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Answer: C. About six hours
Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.
Question 19 of 20
How should a motorcycle helmet fit?
- Tight only at the forehead
- Snugly, all the way around your head
- Loosely, so it is easy to take off
- Loosely, so air can flow under it
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Answer: B. Snugly, all the way around your head
A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.
Question 20 of 20
In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?
- Position 3
- Position 2
- Position 1
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Answer: B. Position 2
Lane position 2 is the center of the lane. Position 1 is the left third and position 3 is the right third.

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