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

A) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

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

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

D) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

2 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right hand.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your right foot.

3 / 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 made of light materials.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

4 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Boots with tall heels.

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

C) Leather gloves.

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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 decreases your line of sight.

C) It increases your line of sight.

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

6 / 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.

7 / 30

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

A) Front tire will likely skid.

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

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

D) Engine will make a loud noise.

8 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Should not be worn when riding.

B) Provides protection in a crash.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

9 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Shift into neutral when slowing.

B) Pull in the clutch when turning.

C) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

D) Ride slower than the speed limit.

10 / 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.

11 / 30

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

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

12 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Can cause hearing loss.

B) Is recommended.

C) Is less damaging than listening to music.

D) Is not harmful.

13 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

B) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

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

14 / 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.

15 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the brakes.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the shocks.

D) Adjust the handlebars.

16 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Are caused by bald tires.

C) Involve inexperienced riders.

D) Happen at night.

17 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your high beam headlight.

B) Use your low beam headlight.

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

D) Not use your headlight.

18 / 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.

19 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is required on all motorcycles.

B) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

C) Should be used on windy days.

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

20 / 30

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

A) The helmet fits snugly.

B) The helmet looks nice.

C) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

D) The helmet does not have any defects.

21 / 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.

22 / 30

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

A) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

C) Always press on the left handgrip.

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

23 / 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 left portion

C) The shoulder

D) The right portion

24 / 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.

25 / 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.

26 / 30

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

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

B) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

D) Maintenance will be costly.

27 / 30

Mirror checks:

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

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

C) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

D) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

28 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Be complicated to perform.

B) Only take a few minutes.

C) Not be done before every ride.

D) Take more than an hour.

29 / 30

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

A) Leather

B) Silk

C) Wool

D) Polyester

30 / 30

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

A) A headlight.

B) A flag.

C) A brake light.

D) A taillight.

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