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

A windshield:

A) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

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

C) Is required on all motorcycles.

D) Should be used on windy days.

2 / 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 that are darkly-colored.

D) Items made of polyester.

3 / 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.

4 / 30

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

A) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

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

D) Maintenance will be costly.

5 / 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) Maintain a longer following distance.

D) Increase their speed.

6 / 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.

7 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a leather jacket.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing a helmet.

D) Wearing goggles.

8 / 30

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

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

9 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Take more than an hour.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Only take a few minutes.

D) Not be done before every ride.

10 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Boots with tall heels.

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

C) Leather gloves.

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

11 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

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

C) Are only recommended in bad weather.

D) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

12 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the handlebars.

13 / 30

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

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

B) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

C) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

14 / 30

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

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

B) Front tire will likely skid.

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

D) Engine will make a loud noise.

15 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left foot.

B) Your right hand.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your right foot.

16 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

17 / 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 right handgrip.

D) Always press on the left handgrip.

18 / 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.

19 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) At the back of the group.

B) Wherever they are most comfortable.

C) Right behind the leader.

D) In the front of the group.

20 / 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.

21 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A headlight.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

22 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your low beam headlight.

B) Use your high beam headlight.

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

D) Not use your headlight.

23 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

B) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

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

D) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

24 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Happen at night.

C) Involve inexperienced riders.

D) Are caused by bald tires.

25 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

C) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

26 / 30

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

A) Wool

B) Polyester

C) Silk

D) Leather

27 / 30

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

A) Relax on the handgrips.

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

C) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

D) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

28 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

C) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

29 / 30

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

A) The right portion

B) The center portion

C) The left portion

D) The shoulder

30 / 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.

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