2025 Ohio Motorcycle Permit Test 9
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Ohio when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Ohio please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/ohio/motorcycle.
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17. What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?
Explanation
A solid yellow traffic light warns that the signal is about to change to red. You must slow and come to a stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so. If you are already within the intersection when the light turns yellow, continue through the intersection.
18. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Octagonal signs that are colored red are always stop signs. When approaching one of these signs, you must come to a complete stop, yield to any other traffic or pedestrians, and proceed once it is safe to do so.
19. A pre-ride inspection should be done:
Explanation
Perform an inspection of your motorcycle before every ride. This takes only a few minutes and helps prevent dangerous situations before entering traffic.
20. To control a motorcycle well, you should:
Explanation
When riding, you should be seated so you can use your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance.
21. As a rider, you can lessen your chances of being involved in an accident by:
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a collision, be sure to make yourself visible, clearly communicate your intentions, maintain an adequate space cushion, search your path of travel, and identify and separate hazards. Always be prepared to react to any hazard that could arise.
22. To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:
Explanation
Wearing brightly-colored clothing while riding will make it easier for others on the road to see you. This is true regardless of the time of day.
23. The best lane position for a motorcycle:
Explanation
There is no single lane position that is best at all times. Choose the lane position that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change.
24. As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:
Explanation
It is necessary to shift into higher gears as your motorcycle increases its speed.
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