Connecticut Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 25

   On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

   • AEvery six hours
   • BNever, if you feel fine
   • CAt least every two hours
   • DOnly when you need fuel
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

2. Tanong 2 ng 25

   Your engine seizes (locks up) while riding. What should you do?

   • ABrake hard and keep the clutch out
   • BTry to restart it while moving
   • CSqueeze the clutch lever and pull off the road
   • DShift down quickly
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. Squeeze the clutch lever and pull off the road

   Squeezing the clutch disconnects the locked engine from the rear wheel.

3. Tanong 3 ng 25

   Your throttle sticks and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?

   • AOperate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
   • BShift to a higher gear
   • CUse only the rear brake
   • DJump off the motorcycle
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time

   This removes power from the rear wheel. Then pull off and stop.

4. Tanong 4 ng 25

   In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?

   • AIt only slows down
   • BTo the left
   • CIt goes straight
   • DTo the right
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. To the right

   This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.

5. Tanong 5 ng 25

   You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

   • ASpeed up through the curve
   • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
   • CBrake hard while still leaning
   • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

   Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

6. Tanong 6 ng 25

   When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

   • AOn short trips, a few minutes after starting out
   • BOnly in rain
   • COnly on long highway trips
   • DOnly after midnight
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

7. Tanong 7 ng 25

   A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

   • AStop and wait for it to leave
   • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
   • CSwerve toward it
   • DKick at the dog
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

   Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

8. Tanong 8 ng 25

   When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

   • ABefore you enter the turn
   • BAfter you leave the turn
   • CNever; stay in top gear
   • DIn the middle of the turn
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

9. Tanong 9 ng 25

   Which part of the lane must a motorcycle always avoid?

   • AThe right third
   • BThe left third
   • CNone; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best
   • DThe center third
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. None; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best

   No part of the lane needs to be avoided. Pick a position based on visibility, hazards and space around you.

10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    Where is the clutch lever?

    • AUnder the seat
    • BAt your right foot
    • CIn front of the left handgrip
    • DIn front of the right handgrip
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. In front of the left handgrip

    The clutch lever is on the left side of the handlebars.

11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    What should you do when riding at night?

    • AFollow the car ahead more closely
    • BSlow down and increase your following distance
    • CTurn your headlight off near other cars
    • DWear a tinted face shield
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Slow down and increase your following distance

    At night you see less, so slow down, leave more space and use the lights of the car ahead to see the road.

12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. At intersections

    Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    Where should a passenger sit?

    • AOn the gas tank
    • BAs far back as possible
    • CAs far forward as possible without crowding the rider
    • DSideways on the seat
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. As far forward as possible without crowding the rider

    Sitting close to the rider keeps the weight forward and helps balance.

15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

    • AHalf a second
    • BExactly five seconds
    • CAt least two seconds
    • DOne second
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?

    • ANever; feet go on the ground
    • BAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
    • COnly at high speed
    • DOnly in turns
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?

    • AOne second
    • BHalf a second
    • CFour seconds
    • DTwo seconds
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Two seconds

    The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.

20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

    • AThey make your helmet too tight
    • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
    • CThey are always too dark
    • DThey fog up only at night
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

    Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?

    • AAbout one drink per hour
    • BAbout three drinks per hour
    • CAs fast as you drink coffee
    • DAbout one drink per day
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. About one drink per hour

    The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.

22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

    • ARight beside the leader
    • BTwo seconds directly behind
    • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
    • DHalf a second, in the left part
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    Which brake gives most of your stopping power?

    • ABoth give exactly the same
    • BThe engine
    • CThe rear brake
    • DThe front brake
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The front brake

    The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    How should you ride over an object in the road that you cannot avoid?

    • ABrake hard as you hit it
    • BCross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat
    • CSwerve over it at speed
    • DCross it at a shallow angle, staying seated
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Cross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat

    Hit it straight on, keep a firm grip and rise slightly off the seat so your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
    • DOnly on sunny days
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

    Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

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