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 handlebars.

B) Adjust the shocks.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the throttle.

2 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

B) Boots with tall heels.

C) Leather gloves.

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

3 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) At the back of the group.

B) Wherever they are most comfortable.

C) In the front of the group.

D) Right behind the leader.

4 / 30

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

A) The helmet fits snugly.

B) The helmet does not have any defects.

C) The helmet looks nice.

D) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

5 / 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) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

6 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

B) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

7 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Ride slower than the speed limit.

D) Pull in the clutch when turning.

8 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Be airtight.

C) Allow clear views to both sides.

D) Fasten securely.

9 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

A) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

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

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

10 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your left foot.

11 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

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

B) Use your high beam headlight.

C) Use your low beam headlight.

D) Not use your headlight.

12 / 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.

13 / 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) The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

C) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

D) Maintenance will be costly.

14 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Wool

C) Silk

D) Leather

15 / 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.

16 / 30

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

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

B) Front tire will likely skid.

C) Engine will make a loud noise.

D) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

17 / 30

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

A) The right portion

B) The left portion

C) The shoulder

D) The center portion

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

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

19 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a helmet.

B) Wearing goggles.

C) Wearing a leather jacket.

D) Using the rear brake only.

20 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Only take a few minutes.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Not be done before every ride.

21 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

B) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

C) Increase their speed.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

22 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is required on all motorcycles.

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

C) Should be used on windy days.

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

23 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

C) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

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

24 / 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) Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

D) Always press on the right handgrip.

25 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A brake light.

C) A headlight.

D) A taillight.

26 / 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) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

C) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

27 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Can make a rider look cool.

B) Provides protection in a crash.

C) Should not be worn when riding.

D) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

28 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is less damaging than listening to music.

D) Is recommended.

29 / 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.

30 / 30

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

A) It increases your line of sight.

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

C) It decreases your line of sight.

D) It allows the other driver to speed up.

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