Oregon Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. Engine braking:

   • Is illegal.
   • Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
   • Is slowing down by downshifting. ✓
   • Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 11

2. An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:

   • You can pass danger more quickly.
   • You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
   • You will have more time to react to the movements of others. ✓
   • You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 19

3. If drinking alcohol, you should:

   • Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
   • Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
   • Not ride. ✓
   • Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.

   Impaired Driving & Penalties · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 43

4. Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

   • Wet pavement
   • Dry pavement ✓
   • Lane markings
   • Snow

   Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: B · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 29

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