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

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your left foot.

2 / 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) Engine will make a loud noise.

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

D) Front tire will likely skid.

3 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A headlight.

C) A brake light.

D) A taillight.

4 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a helmet.

B) Wearing a leather jacket.

C) Using the rear brake only.

D) Wearing goggles.

5 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Involve inexperienced riders.

C) Are caused by bald tires.

D) Happen at night.

6 / 30

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

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

B) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

D) Always press on the left handgrip.

7 / 30

Mirror checks:

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

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

C) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

D) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

8 / 30

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

A) Items made of leather.

B) Items that are darkly-colored.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items made of light materials.

9 / 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.

10 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be airtight.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Fasten securely.

D) Be free of scratches.

11 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

A) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

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

12 / 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 slower speed than usual.

C) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

13 / 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.

14 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Can make a rider look cool.

B) Provides protection in a crash.

C) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

15 / 30

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

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

B) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

D) Maintenance will be costly.

16 / 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.

17 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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

B) Boots with tall heels.

C) Leather gloves.

D) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

18 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Is recommended.

C) Can cause hearing loss.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

19 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

C) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

20 / 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.

21 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Only take a few minutes.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Not be done before every ride.

D) Take more than an hour.

22 / 30

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

A) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

B) Relax on the handgrips.

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

D) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

23 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

B) Maintain a longer following distance.

C) Increase their speed.

D) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

24 / 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.

25 / 30

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

A) Leather

B) Silk

C) Polyester

D) Wool

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

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

27 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

B) Use your high beam headlight.

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

D) Use your low beam headlight.

28 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the throttle.

B) Adjust the shocks.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the handlebars.

29 / 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 shoulder

C) The center portion

D) The right portion

30 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Ride slower than the speed limit.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

D) Pull in the clutch when turning.

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