PA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
PA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT EXAM
ANSWERS || LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
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1. You are preparing to move to the left lane, as pictured Turn your head to the left.
above. To spot cars passing beside you, it is best to:
A: Slow and look in the left mirror
B: Look in the left mirror
C: Speed up and look in the left mirror
D: Turn your head to the left
2. To create more space in the situation pictured above, Adjust speed and stay in
you should: the center of the lane
A: Ride in the right portion of the lane (Car merging into path of
B: Adjust speed and stay in the center of the lane Motorcyclist on the right)
C: Move to the left lane
D: Pass the car on your left
3. To cross tracks that run parallel to your course: Move away, then turn and
cross at an angle of at least
A: Edge gradually across 45 degrees
B: Move into the opposing lane to cross at a 90-degree
angle
C: Wait for the tracks to end
D: Move a way, then turn and cross at the angle of at
least 45-degrees
4. To adjust for traffic and avoid debris in the curve pic- In position 2 (Center of
tured, ride: lane)
A: in the position 3
B: In position 2
C: Without leaning
D: In position 1
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5. Most motorcycle/ car crashes: Occur because a car driver
pulls into the path of the
A: Occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle.
motorcycle
B: Result in minor injuries
C: Occur because a motorcycle
D: Occur because of speeding
6. In this picture, the rider in the most dangerous posi- Rider B
tion is:
(driving in the left lane
(A) (CAR) (C) with vehicle on his right)
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(B)
A: Rider B C: Rider A
B: Rider C D: None
7. In this picture, A,B and C are riding as a group. To pass, Return to the right portion
rider B should: of the lane behind A
( A) (Car) (C )
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(B)
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A: Complete the pass in front of A
B: Pass with C
C: Return to the lane and ride next to A
D: Return to the right portion of the lane behind A
8. If your throttle sticks: Squeeze the clutch and
use engine cut-off switch.
A: Squeeze the clutch and use engine cut-off switch
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B: Shift to neutral and apply both brakes
C: Downshift and apply both brakes
D: Apply the front brake
9. When the front tire goes flat: The steering will feel heavy
A: The steering will feel heavy
B: It has no effect on handling
C: The back of the motorcycle
D: You will lose power to the brakes .
10. If you have a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips Use the brake of the good
firmly and: tire or avoid braking.
A: Gently apply both brakes
B: Use the bake of the good tire or avoid braking
C: Continue to the nearest repair facility
D: use only the brake that controls the flat tire
11. When the front tire goes flat while riding: Apply rear brake and steer
to the edge of the road.
A: Apply the front brake
B: You will not be able to control the motorcycle
C: Apply rear brake and steer to the edge of the road
D: Steer to the right & apply both brakes
12. If the rear tire goes flat: The back of the motorcycle
will jerk from side to side.
A: You will not be able to maintain control
B: You will lose power to the rear wheel
C: The back of the motorcycle jerk from side to side
D: The steering will feel heavy
13. Ride in position 2 or 3
PA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT EXAM
ANSWERS || LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
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1. You are preparing to move to the left lane, as pictured Turn your head to the left.
above. To spot cars passing beside you, it is best to:
A: Slow and look in the left mirror
B: Look in the left mirror
C: Speed up and look in the left mirror
D: Turn your head to the left
2. To create more space in the situation pictured above, Adjust speed and stay in
you should: the center of the lane
A: Ride in the right portion of the lane (Car merging into path of
B: Adjust speed and stay in the center of the lane Motorcyclist on the right)
C: Move to the left lane
D: Pass the car on your left
3. To cross tracks that run parallel to your course: Move away, then turn and
cross at an angle of at least
A: Edge gradually across 45 degrees
B: Move into the opposing lane to cross at a 90-degree
angle
C: Wait for the tracks to end
D: Move a way, then turn and cross at the angle of at
least 45-degrees
4. To adjust for traffic and avoid debris in the curve pic- In position 2 (Center of
tured, ride: lane)
A: in the position 3
B: In position 2
C: Without leaning
D: In position 1
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5. Most motorcycle/ car crashes: Occur because a car driver
pulls into the path of the
A: Occur because a car driver pulls into the path of the motorcycle.
motorcycle
B: Result in minor injuries
C: Occur because a motorcycle
D: Occur because of speeding
6. In this picture, the rider in the most dangerous posi- Rider B
tion is:
(driving in the left lane
(A) (CAR) (C) with vehicle on his right)
-----------------------
(B)
A: Rider B C: Rider A
B: Rider C D: None
7. In this picture, A,B and C are riding as a group. To pass, Return to the right portion
rider B should: of the lane behind A
( A) (Car) (C )
—————————————-
(B)
______________________________________________________________________________
A: Complete the pass in front of A
B: Pass with C
C: Return to the lane and ride next to A
D: Return to the right portion of the lane behind A
8. If your throttle sticks: Squeeze the clutch and
use engine cut-off switch.
A: Squeeze the clutch and use engine cut-off switch
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B: Shift to neutral and apply both brakes
C: Downshift and apply both brakes
D: Apply the front brake
9. When the front tire goes flat: The steering will feel heavy
A: The steering will feel heavy
B: It has no effect on handling
C: The back of the motorcycle
D: You will lose power to the brakes .
10. If you have a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips Use the brake of the good
firmly and: tire or avoid braking.
A: Gently apply both brakes
B: Use the bake of the good tire or avoid braking
C: Continue to the nearest repair facility
D: use only the brake that controls the flat tire
11. When the front tire goes flat while riding: Apply rear brake and steer
to the edge of the road.
A: Apply the front brake
B: You will not be able to control the motorcycle
C: Apply rear brake and steer to the edge of the road
D: Steer to the right & apply both brakes
12. If the rear tire goes flat: The back of the motorcycle
will jerk from side to side.
A: You will not be able to maintain control
B: You will lose power to the rear wheel
C: The back of the motorcycle jerk from side to side
D: The steering will feel heavy
13. Ride in position 2 or 3
