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 2023

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

A windshield:

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

B) Is required on all motorcycles.

C) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

D) Should be used on windy days.

2 / 30

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

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

B) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

3 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Be complicated to perform.

B) Only take a few minutes.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Not be done before every ride.

4 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your right hand.

D) Your right foot.

5 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Fasten securely.

B) Be free of scratches.

C) Allow clear views to both sides.

D) Be airtight.

6 / 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 shoulder

C) The right portion

D) The center portion

7 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Ride slower than the speed limit.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Pull in the clutch when turning.

D) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

8 / 30

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

A) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

C) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

D) Relax on the handgrips.

9 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

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

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

10 / 30

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

A) A headlight.

B) A brake light.

C) A flag.

D) A taillight.

11 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Is less damaging than listening to music.

C) Can cause hearing loss.

D) Is recommended.

12 / 30

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

A) The helmet does not have any defects.

B) The helmet looks nice.

C) The helmet fits snugly.

D) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

13 / 30

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

A) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

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

D) Maintenance will be costly.

14 / 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.

15 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

B) Boots with tall heels.

C) Leather gloves.

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

16 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

B) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

C) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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

17 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your high beam headlight.

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

C) Use your low beam headlight.

D) Not use your headlight.

18 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) At the back of the group.

D) Wherever they are most comfortable.

19 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Leather

C) Polyester

D) Wool

20 / 30

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

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

B) It decreases your line of sight.

C) It allows the other driver to speed up.

D) It increases your line of sight.

21 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

B) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

C) Increase their speed.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

22 / 30

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

A) Engine will make a loud noise.

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

C) Front tire will likely skid.

D) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

23 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Are caused by bald tires.

B) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

C) Involve inexperienced riders.

D) Happen at night.

24 / 30

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

A) Items made of light materials.

B) Items that are darkly-colored.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items made of leather.

25 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the brakes.

B) Adjust the shocks.

C) Adjust the throttle.

D) Adjust the handlebars.

26 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a leather jacket.

B) Wearing goggles.

C) Using the rear brake only.

D) Wearing a helmet.

27 / 30

Mirror checks:

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

B) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

C) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

D) Are only recommended in bad weather.

28 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Can make a rider look cool.

C) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

29 / 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.

30 / 30

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

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

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

C) Always press on the left handgrip.

D) Always press on the right handgrip.

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