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

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.

2 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the throttle.

D) Adjust the brakes.

3 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) Wherever they are most comfortable.

C) Right behind the leader.

D) At the back of the group.

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

A) Front tire will likely skid.

B) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

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

D) Engine will make a loud noise.

5 / 30

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

A) A taillight.

B) A flag.

C) A brake light.

D) A headlight.

6 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

B) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

7 / 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.

8 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Fasten securely.

C) Allow clear views to both sides.

D) Be airtight.

9 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Maintain a longer following distance.

B) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

C) Increase their speed.

D) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

10 / 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.

11 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

12 / 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.

13 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Are only recommended in bad weather.

B) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

C) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

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

14 / 30

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

A) The helmet looks nice.

B) The helmet does not have any defects.

C) The helmet fits snugly.

D) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

15 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Leather

C) Wool

D) Polyester

16 / 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) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

D) Leather gloves.

17 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

C) Happen at night.

D) Are caused by bald tires.

18 / 30

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

A) It decreases your line of sight.

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

C) It increases your line of sight.

D) It allows the other driver to speed up.

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

D) Always press on the left handgrip.

20 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

B) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

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

D) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

21 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is required on all motorcycles.

B) Should be used on windy days.

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

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

22 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is less damaging than listening to music.

B) Is recommended.

C) Can cause hearing loss.

D) Is not harmful.

23 / 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 shoulder

C) The left portion

D) The center portion

24 / 30

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

A) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

B) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

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

25 / 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.

26 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

A) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

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

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

27 / 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.

28 / 30

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

A) Items made of light materials.

B) Items that are darkly-colored.

C) Items made of leather.

D) Items made of polyester.

29 / 30

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

A) Relax on the handgrips.

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

C) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

D) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

30 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right hand.

C) Your left foot.

D) Your right foot.

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