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 leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Can make a rider look cool.

C) Should not be worn when riding.

D) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

2 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

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

D) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

3 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Leather gloves.

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

C) Boots with tall heels.

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

4 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Be complicated to perform.

B) Not be done before every ride.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Only take a few minutes.

5 / 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.

6 / 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.

7 / 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 right portion

C) The left portion

D) The shoulder

8 / 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.

9 / 30

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

A) Items that are darkly-colored.

B) Items made of leather.

C) Items made of light materials.

D) Items made of polyester.

10 / 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.

11 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your right hand.

D) Your left foot.

12 / 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.

13 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the throttle.

B) Adjust the brakes.

C) Adjust the shocks.

D) Adjust the handlebars.

14 / 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 decreases your line of sight.

C) It increases your line of sight.

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

15 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

B) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

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

16 / 30

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

A) You may be riding in its blind spot.

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

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

D) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

17 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Fasten securely.

C) Be airtight.

D) Allow clear views to both sides.

18 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your low beam headlight.

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

C) Use your high beam headlight.

D) Not use your headlight.

19 / 30

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

A) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

B) Engine will make a loud noise.

C) Front tire will likely skid.

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

20 / 30

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

A) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

C) Relax on the handgrips.

D) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

21 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Increase their speed.

B) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

C) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

22 / 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.

23 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is recommended.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

24 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

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

B) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

C) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

D) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

25 / 30

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

A) A headlight.

B) A flag.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

26 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

B) Pull in the clutch when turning.

C) Shift into neutral when slowing.

D) Ride slower than the speed limit.

27 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) At the back of the group.

B) In the front of the group.

C) Wherever they are most comfortable.

D) Right behind the leader.

28 / 30

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

A) Maintenance will be costly.

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

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

D) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

29 / 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 does not have any defects.

D) The helmet fits snugly.

30 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Wool

C) Polyester

D) Leather

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