Connecticut DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 50

1. A driver who wants to reverse direction arrives at this sign. What is allowed?

• A Reversing direction there once approaching traffic has passed
• B Reversing direction there after coming to a complete halt
• C Going on and reversing direction only where the maneuver is permitted
• D Reversing direction there if the road is wide enough to do it in one movement

2. How should a rider approach a curve whose radius keeps tightening the further you go into it?

• A Enter more slowly than the curve first appears to need, saving lean for the exit
• B Enter at the speed the first part of the curve allows and brake hard later on
• C Take the inside line from the very start so that the path is as short as possible
• D Accelerate through the first half so that speed is already falling in the second

3. On a Connecticut highway with no separately established higher limit, what speed does the speeding statute treat as the ceiling?

• A 45 mph
• B 50 mph
• C 55 mph
• D 60 mph

4. What should a passenger hold on to while the motorcycle is moving?

• A The rear fender behind the seat, gripping the edge of it with both hands
• B The operator's waist, hips or belt, or a handhold provided for the passenger
• C The operator's shoulders, holding on to them with both hands
• D Nothing at all, so that the operator is never disturbed or unbalanced while riding

5. Your route crosses a long steel grid bridge deck. What should you do about braking and speed while you are on the grating?

• A Brake firmly as you enter, so the grating does not have time to unsettle the bike
• B Keep a steady speed and do any braking before the grating, not on it
• C Weave from side to side to follow the pattern of the metal bars under the tires
• D Squeeze the front brake only, because the grating affects the rear tire the most

6. Is a windshield an adequate substitute for eye protection?

• A No, because air and debris still reach the rider's eyes around and over the screen
• B Yes, as long as the screen is taller than the rider's shoulders when seated
• C Yes, on any road where the posted speed limit stays below highway speed
• D Yes, as long as the screen is made of thick, shatter resistant plastic and is kept clean

7. When is a rider ready to start carrying passengers?

• A As soon as a license or endorsement to ride has been issued
• B After enough solo experience to handle the machine without thinking
• C Once the motorcycle has covered its first scheduled service
• D Whenever a passenger says that they understand and accept the risk involved

8. You are turning right where a paved trail crosses the road just past the corner. What should you look for?

• A Only walkers, because bicycles have to be walked across every crossing
• B Cyclists and walkers arriving from either direction on the trail
• C Only traffic from the left, because trail users must yield to vehicles
• D Only vehicles already traveling on the road that you are entering

9. How is a wheel bearing checked during an inspection?

• A Raise the wheel clear of the ground and rock it side to side to feel for play
• B Squeeze the brake lever and count how far the wheel rolls before it stops
• C Measure the depth of the tread on either side of the center of the tire
• D Push the motorcycle forward slowly and listen for a rattle from the chain

10. What is the best way to handle fatigue on a long ride?

• A Ride faster in order to reach the destination before tiredness sets in
• B Drink strong coffee or take stimulants to push through the last few hours
• C Take rest breaks regularly and dress to keep wind and cold out
• D Ride at night, since traffic is lighter and the road is easier to read

11. While you are still on an entrance ramp, where should your attention be?

• A Only straight ahead along the ramp, leaving the highway traffic to the mirrors after merging
• B Only over your left shoulder, because the curve of the ramp itself keeps your path clear
• C Only in the inside mirror, which shows you the whole of the highway behind your vehicle
• D Along the ramp ahead and back at the highway traffic in the mirrors and over your shoulder

12. You are about to leave a roundabout when a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk on your exit. What should you do?

• A Complete the exit quickly, since vehicles inside a roundabout always have priority
• B Yield to the pedestrian and wait for the crosswalk to clear
• C Stop in the circulating lane and wave the pedestrian across in front of you
• D Drive on and take the next exit instead, leaving that crosswalk behind you

13. A driver behind you on a two-lane road clearly wants to pass. Why should you not wave that driver past?

• A A hand signal given out of the window is only lawful for a turn or for a stop, never a pass
• B You cannot see the whole road ahead for them and they may rely on your signal
• C It would cancel your own right to use the lane until the vehicle behind you has gone past
• D The driver behind is only allowed to pass at a point where the pavement markings permit it

14. At 45 mph you look at a navigation screen for four seconds. Roughly how far do you travel unseeing?

• A About 60 feet, which is a couple of car lengths
• B About 500 feet, or almost two city blocks of road
• C About 1,000 feet, which is about a fifth of a mile
• D About 260 feet

15. Loose gravel has been swept into the middle of your lane on a downhill bend. Which controls are affected most?

• A The parking brake, which cannot hold the vehicle on a loose surface
• B The wipers, which cannot clear the dust thrown up by the gravel
• C The horn, which cannot be heard above the noise of the loose gravel
• D Steering and braking, since the loose stones roll under the tires

16. Why does a long downhill grade lengthen the distance you need to stop?

• A Because the tires lose air pressure steadily while the road runs downhill
• B Because the engine cannot deliver enough power to the braking system
• C Because gravity keeps pulling the vehicle forward as you brake
• D Because the steering becomes lighter and the front wheels turn more freely