PennDOT PennDOT Motorcycle Safety and Licensing

Question 1

What is the minimum age to apply for a motorcycle learner's permit in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

14

Answer

15

Answer

17

Question 2

How long is a Pennsylvania motorcycle learner's permit valid?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

Answer

18 months

Answer

2 years

Question 3

Which of the following is required to obtain a Pennsylvania Class M motorcycle license?

Accepted Answer

Pass a vision screening and motorcycle skills test

Answer

Pass only a written knowledge test

Answer

Hold a Class C license for 2 years first

Answer

Complete 50 hours of supervised riding

Question 4

Under Pennsylvania law, motorcyclists under age 21 are required to wear:

Accepted Answer

A helmet at all times while riding

Answer

A helmet only when on highways

Answer

A helmet only during the learner's permit stage

Answer

No helmet if accompanied by a licensed rider

Question 5

When riding a motorcycle in Pennsylvania, eye protection is required unless the motorcycle is equipped with:

Accepted Answer

A windshield

Answer

Handlebar mirrors

Answer

Anti-lock brakes

Answer

Passing lights

Question 6

A Pennsylvania motorcycle learner's permit holder may NOT:

Accepted Answer

Carry a passenger

Answer

Ride on two-lane roads

Answer

Ride at night with proper lighting

Answer

Use hand signals