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

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the handlebars.

D) Adjust the brakes.

2 / 30

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

A) Relax on the handgrips.

B) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

C) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

3 / 30

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

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

B) Always press on the left handgrip.

C) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

4 / 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) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

D) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

5 / 30

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

A) It allows the other driver to speed up.

B) It increases your line of sight.

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

D) It decreases your line of sight.

6 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Should not be worn when riding.

C) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

D) Can make a rider look cool.

7 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

B) Use your high beam headlight.

C) Use your low beam headlight.

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

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

D) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

9 / 30

A windshield:

A) Should be used on windy days.

B) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

C) Is required on all motorcycles.

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

10 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

B) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

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

D) Are only recommended in bad weather.

11 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Wool

C) Leather

D) Silk

12 / 30

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

A) Maintenance will be costly.

B) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

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

13 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right hand.

C) Your left foot.

D) Your right foot.

14 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

A) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

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

15 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Increase their speed.

B) Maintain a longer following distance.

C) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

D) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

16 / 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.

17 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a leather jacket.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Wearing a helmet.

18 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Happen at night.

B) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

C) Involve inexperienced riders.

D) Are caused by bald tires.

19 / 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 faster speed than usual.

D) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

20 / 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 is DOT-compliant.

D) The helmet looks nice.

21 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Pull in the clutch when turning.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Ride slower than the speed limit.

D) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

22 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

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

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

23 / 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.

24 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is less damaging than listening to music.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is recommended.

D) Is not harmful.

25 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Fasten securely.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Be free of scratches.

D) Be airtight.

26 / 30

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

A) A taillight.

B) A brake light.

C) A headlight.

D) A flag.

27 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) At the back of the group.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) In the front of the group.

D) Wherever they are most comfortable.

28 / 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 center portion

C) The right portion

D) The shoulder

29 / 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.

30 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Not be done before every ride.

B) Only take a few minutes.

C) Be complicated to perform.

D) Take more than an hour.

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