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

A) Items made of leather.

B) Items made of polyester.

C) Items that are darkly-colored.

D) Items made of light materials.

2 / 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) Engine will make a loud noise.

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

D) Front tire will likely skid.

3 / 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 would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.

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

4 / 30

A windshield:

A) Should be used on windy days.

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

C) Is required on all motorcycles.

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

5 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Boots with tall heels.

B) Leather gloves.

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

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

6 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

B) Provides protection in a crash.

C) Should not be worn when riding.

D) Can make a rider look cool.

7 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the handlebars.

D) Adjust the brakes.

8 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

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

D) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

9 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

A) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

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

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

10 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Wool

C) Leather

D) Polyester

11 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right hand.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your right foot.

12 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Not be done before every ride.

B) Take more than an hour.

C) Be complicated to perform.

D) Only take a few minutes.

13 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A headlight.

C) A brake light.

D) A taillight.

14 / 30

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

A) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

B) The helmet looks nice.

C) The helmet fits snugly.

D) The helmet does not have any defects.

15 / 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 increases your line of sight.

C) It decreases your line of sight.

D) It allows the other driver to speed up.

16 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Can cause hearing loss.

B) Is recommended.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

17 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Wherever they are most comfortable.

B) In the front of the group.

C) At the back of the group.

D) Right behind the leader.

18 / 30

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

A) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

C) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

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

19 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

B) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

C) Increase their speed.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

20 / 30

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

A) Maintenance will be costly.

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

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

D) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

21 / 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) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

D) Relax on the handgrips.

22 / 30

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

A) Always press on the left handgrip.

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

C) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

23 / 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.

24 / 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 right portion

D) The left portion

25 / 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 high beam headlight.

D) Use your low beam headlight.

26 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

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

B) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

C) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

D) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

27 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Happen at night.

C) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

D) Are caused by bald tires.

28 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

C) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

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

29 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Ride slower than the speed limit.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

D) Pull in the clutch when turning.

30 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Using the rear brake only.

B) Wearing a leather jacket.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Wearing a helmet.

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