2025 Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Test 2
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/rhode-island/motorcycle.
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19. Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?
Explanation
Wet pavement; roads covered in loose gravel or sand; muddy, snowy, or icy areas; painted lane markings; and metal covers and plates in the road can be slippery surfaces. Motorcyclists should ride with extra caution when riding over slippery surfaces.
20. A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Explanation
Motorcyclists often slow down by simply downshifting. Motorcyclists should be aware that slowing down in this manner does not activate the brake lights.
21. Low-speed crashes:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes occur at speeds lower than 30 miles per hour. Even low-speed crashes can be fatal.
22. Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?
Explanation
Leather garments can provide the greatest level of protection to motorcyclists. It is important to wear clothing that covers your legs and arms entirely when riding a motorcycle.
23. When braking, you should use:
Explanation
Always simultaneously use both brakes to stop. The brakes are most effective when used at the same time.
24. When downshifting, you should:
Explanation
When shifting into a lower gear, shift down one gear at a time and ease out the clutch through the friction zone between each downshift.
25. Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Explanation
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and provide important information to motorists about upcoming road conditions.
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