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

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

B) Increase their speed.

C) Maintain a longer following distance.

D) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

2 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Only take a few minutes.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Not be done before every ride.

3 / 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.

4 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) Wherever they are most comfortable.

D) At the back of the group.

5 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is recommended.

B) Is not harmful.

C) Can cause hearing loss.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

6 / 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.

7 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Pull in the clutch when turning.

D) Ride slower than the speed limit.

8 / 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) You may be riding in its blind spot.

C) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

9 / 30

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

A) A taillight.

B) A flag.

C) A headlight.

D) A brake light.

10 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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

B) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

C) Leather gloves.

D) Boots with tall heels.

11 / 30

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

A) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

B) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

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

D) Relax on the handgrips.

12 / 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.

13 / 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 allows the other driver to speed up.

C) It increases your line of sight.

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

14 / 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 is DOT-compliant.

C) The helmet looks nice.

D) The helmet fits snugly.

15 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a helmet.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing a leather jacket.

D) Wearing goggles.

16 / 30

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

A) The shoulder

B) The center portion

C) The left portion

D) The right portion

17 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

B) Provides protection in a crash.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

18 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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

C) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

D) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

19 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Wool

C) Polyester

D) Leather

20 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is required on all motorcycles.

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

C) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

D) Should be used on windy days.

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

D) Maintenance will be costly.

22 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be airtight.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Be free of scratches.

D) Fasten securely.

23 / 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.

24 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

C) Are caused by bald tires.

D) Happen at night.

25 / 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.

26 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

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

C) Use your low beam headlight.

D) Use your high beam headlight.

27 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left foot.

B) Your right hand.

C) Your right foot.

D) Your left hand.

28 / 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) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

D) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

29 / 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.

30 / 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.

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