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 a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

B) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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

D) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

2 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

B) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

C) Maintain a longer following distance.

D) Increase their speed.

3 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Allow clear views to both sides.

B) Fasten securely.

C) Be airtight.

D) Be free of scratches.

4 / 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 maintenance check will take a lot of time.

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

5 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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

B) Leather gloves.

C) Boots with tall heels.

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

6 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is recommended.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

7 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your high beam headlight.

B) Not use your headlight.

C) Use your low beam headlight.

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

8 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

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

D) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

9 / 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 right portion

C) The center portion

D) The shoulder

10 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Are caused by bald tires.

C) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

D) Happen at night.

11 / 30

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

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

B) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

D) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

12 / 30

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

A) Relax on the handgrips.

B) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

C) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

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

13 / 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.

14 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

C) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

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

15 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing goggles.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing a leather jacket.

D) Wearing a helmet.

16 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Not be done before every ride.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Only take a few minutes.

17 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) At the back of the group.

C) Right behind the leader.

D) Wherever they are most comfortable.

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

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

19 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Leather

C) Wool

D) Polyester

20 / 30

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

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

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

C) You may be riding in its blind spot.

D) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

21 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your right hand.

D) Your left foot.

22 / 30

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

A) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

B) Front tire will likely skid.

C) Engine will make a loud noise.

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

23 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the throttle.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the shocks.

24 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

B) Can make a rider look cool.

C) Provides protection in a crash.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

25 / 30

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

A) Items made of light materials.

B) Items made of leather.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

26 / 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 allows the other driver to speed up.

D) It decreases your line of sight.

27 / 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 fits snugly.

C) The helmet does not have any defects.

D) The helmet looks nice.

28 / 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) Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

D) Always press on the right handgrip.

29 / 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.

30 / 30

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

A) A taillight.

B) A brake light.

C) A headlight.

D) A flag.

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