Motorcycle Licence Permit Test (Question Answers)

Motorcycle Licence Permit Test (Question Answers): The motorcycle knowledge test can be taken at any county driver’s license office. The fee for the test is $5.00. The test questions are based on information and concepts found in the official state’s handbook.

There are 25 Motorcycle Licence Permit Practice Test Question Answers. To pass the test you must correct 20 questions (80%).

To pass the test, the motorcyclist must know and understand highway rules and safe riding skills. Failing the test will require a waiting period of 3 days before retesting and repaying the $5.00 fee.

Motorcycle Licence Permit Test

Permit Test for	Motorcycle Permit Test
Class	Endorsement (M)
Total Questions	30
Questions Type	Sample Multiple Choice
Time Duration	N/A
County	Any States-USA

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Motorcycle License Permit Practice Test

1 / 30

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

A) Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.

B) Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

C) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

D) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

2 / 30

Motorcycles must be equipped with all of the following, except:

A) A headlight.

B) A flag.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

3 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the brakes.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the shocks.

D) Adjust the throttle.

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When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

B) Are on a trip of more than 30 miles.

C) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

D) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

5 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) At the back of the group.

B) In the front of the group.

C) Wherever they are most comfortable.

D) Right behind the leader.

6 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Happen at night.

C) Are caused by bald tires.

D) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

7 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.

B) Leather gloves.

C) Boots with tall heels.

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

8 / 30

When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

A) It decreases your line of sight.

B) It increases your line of sight.

C) It allows the other driver to speed up.

D) It makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.

9 / 30

When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:

A) Items made of light materials.

B) Items made of leather.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

10 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Shift into neutral when slowing.

B) Pull in the clutch when turning.

C) Ride slower than the speed limit.

D) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

11 / 30

A windshield:

A) Should be used on windy days.

B) Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.

C) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

D) Is required on all motorcycles.

12 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Not be done before every ride.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Only take a few minutes.

13 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Can make a rider look cool.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Provides protection in a crash.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

14 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is less damaging than listening to music.

D) Is recommended.

15 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Using the rear brake only.

B) Wearing a helmet.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Wearing a leather jacket.

16 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right foot.

B) Your left hand.

C) Your right hand.

D) Your left foot.

17 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

A) Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.

B) Are more complicated than those on a car.

C) Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.

D) Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.

18 / 30

Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

A) Wool

B) Silk

C) Polyester

D) Leather

19 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

B) Increase their speed.

C) Maintain a longer following distance.

D) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

20 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your high beam headlight.

B) Not use your headlight.

C) Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.

D) Use your low beam headlight.

21 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

B) Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.

C) Are only recommended in bad weather.

D) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

22 / 30

To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:

A) Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

B) Always press on the left handgrip.

C) Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

D) Always press on the right handgrip.

23 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Fasten securely.

D) Be airtight.

24 / 30

If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

A) Engine will make a loud noise.

B) Front tire will likely skid.

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

D) Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.

25 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

A) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

B) Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.

C) Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

D) Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.

26 / 30

One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

A) The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

B) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

C) Maintenance will be costly.

D) The motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.

27 / 30

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

A) The left portion

B) The right portion

C) The center portion

D) The shoulder

28 / 30

It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

B) You may be riding in its blind spot.

C) It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.

D) It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

29 / 30

When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:

A) The helmet looks nice.

B) The helmet fits snugly.

C) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

D) The helmet does not have any defects.

30 / 30

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

A) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

B) Relax on the handgrips.

C) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

D) Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.

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