Question 1

Required Course for 16-17 Year Olds

Accepted Answer

Connecticut Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP) Basic Rider Course (BRC)

Question 2

Three Main Components of the Motorcycle Knowledge Test

Accepted Answer

Traffic Laws, Motorcycle Operation, Safety Practices

Question 3

Helmets: Legal Requirement in Connecticut

Accepted Answer

Yes, for all riders and passengers under 18

Question 4

Eye Protection: Legal Requirement in Connecticut

Accepted Answer

Yes, for all riders

Question 5

Legal Limit of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Accepted Answer

0.08% for adults, 0.02% for those under 21

Question 6

Consequence of First DUI Offense

Accepted Answer

License suspension, fine, possible imprisonment

Question 7

Required Coverage for Motorcycle Insurance in Connecticut

Accepted Answer

Liability coverage

Question 8

Sharing Lanes with Motorcycles

Accepted Answer

Discouraged, but not illegal if done safely

Question 9

Muffler Requirements

Accepted Answer

Must be equipped and operational

Question 10

Handlebar Height

Accepted Answer

Hands should not be positioned above shoulder height

Question 11

Riding with Passengers

Accepted Answer

Legal if motorcycle designed for passengers; passenger footrest required

Question 12

Motorcycle Endorsement Requirement

Accepted Answer

For motorcycles exceeding 50cc

Question 13

Two-Part Licensing Examination

Accepted Answer

Written knowledge test and on-cycle skill test

Question 14

Motorcycle License Renewal Period in Connecticut

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years

Question 15

Restrictions on Instruction Permit

Accepted Answer

No passengers, no riding after dark, no interstate highway riding

Question 16

Requirement for License Endorsement

Accepted Answer

Pass written test, vision test, and on-cycle test

Question 17

Consequence of Refusing BAC Test

Accepted Answer

License suspension for at least 6 months

Question 18

Footrest Requirement

Accepted Answer

Footrests required for operator and any passenger

Question 19

Headlight Usage

Accepted Answer

Must be on at all times when motorcycle is in operation

Question 20

Turning Signals

Accepted Answer

Required for motorcycles manufactured after 1985

Question 21

Mirror Requirement

Accepted Answer

At least one rear-view mirror required

Question 22

Right-of-Way at Intersections

Accepted Answer

Yield to vehicle which arrived first or is to the right

Question 23

Safety Course Waiver

Accepted Answer

Completion of safety course can waive DMV testing requirement

Question 24

Renewal of Instruction Permit

Accepted Answer

Not renewable; new permit must be obtained

Question 25

Number of Permit Attempts

Accepted Answer

Unlimited, but must wait 7 days between each attempt

Question 26

Use of Mobile Phones

Accepted Answer

Handheld use prohibited; hands-free use allowed

Question 27

Group Riding Formation

Accepted Answer

Recommended to ride in staggered formation

Question 28

Brake Light Activation

Accepted Answer

Required when slowing down or stopping

Question 29

Night Riding

Accepted Answer

Mandatory to use headlight and taillight; reflective clothing recommended

Question 30

Crash Helmets

Accepted Answer

Required for riders under 18; recommended for all riders

Question 31

Passing Vehicles

Accepted Answer

Allowed on left side only unless specified otherwise

Question 32

Roadway Position

Accepted Answer

Keep as far right as is safely possible

Question 33

Following Distance

Accepted Answer

Maintain at least a 2-second distance between you and the vehicle ahead

Question 34

Use of the Horn

Accepted Answer

Must be audible under normal conditions from 200 feet

Question 35

Stopping at Red Lights

Accepted Answer

Mandatory; must yield right-of-way to pedestrians and traffic

Question 36

Right on Red

Accepted Answer

Allowed unless sign posted otherwise

Question 37

Maximum Speed Limit on Freeways

Accepted Answer

Generally 65 mph, unless otherwise posted

Question 38

Helmet Stickers

Accepted Answer

If used, should be reflective and placed on both sides of the helmet

Question 39

Parking Motorcycle

Accepted Answer

Use side or center stand; do not park on sidewalks or pedestrian paths

Question 40

Equipment Modifications

Accepted Answer

Illegal if they increase noise or decrease safety

Connecticut Motorcycle Licensing: Key Concepts and Regulations