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

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

A) A brake light.

B) A headlight.

C) A flag.

D) A taillight.

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When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

B) Use your low beam headlight.

C) Use your high beam headlight.

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

3 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Should not be worn when riding.

D) Can make a rider look cool.

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

A) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

B) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

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

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

5 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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

C) Leather gloves.

D) Boots with tall heels.

6 / 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.

7 / 30

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

A) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

B) Maintenance will be costly.

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

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

8 / 30

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

A) Front tire will likely skid.

B) Engine will make a loud noise.

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

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

9 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your left foot.

D) Your right hand.

10 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Take more than an hour.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Not be done before every ride.

D) Only take a few minutes.

11 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing goggles.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing a helmet.

D) Wearing a leather jacket.

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

C) Relax on the handgrips.

D) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

13 / 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 with your arms propping you up rather than steering.

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

14 / 30

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

A) Items made of leather.

B) Items made of light materials.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

15 / 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 fits snugly.

C) The helmet looks nice.

D) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

16 / 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 faster than 75 mph.

D) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

17 / 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.

18 / 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.

19 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

B) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

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

D) Are only recommended in bad weather.

20 / 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) It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.

D) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

21 / 30

A windshield:

A) Should be used on windy days.

B) Is required on all motorcycles.

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

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

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

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

A) Leather

B) Wool

C) Polyester

D) Silk

24 / 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.

25 / 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.

26 / 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.

27 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the handlebars.

B) Adjust the shocks.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the throttle.

28 / 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.

29 / 30

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

A) The center portion

B) The shoulder

C) The right portion

D) The left portion

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 increases your line of sight.

D) It allows the other driver to speed up.

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