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) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Wearing a leather jacket.

2 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is recommended.

B) Is not harmful.

C) Is less damaging than listening to music.

D) Can cause hearing loss.

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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 decreases your line of sight.

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

D) It allows the other driver to speed up.

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

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

5 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Right behind the leader.

B) Wherever they are most comfortable.

C) At the back of the group.

D) In the front of the group.

6 / 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.

7 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right foot.

B) Your right hand.

C) Your left foot.

D) Your left hand.

8 / 30

A windshield:

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

B) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

C) Should be used on windy days.

D) Is required on all motorcycles.

9 / 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.

10 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Be complicated to perform.

B) Only take a few minutes.

C) Take more than an hour.

D) Not be done before every ride.

11 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Are caused by bald tires.

C) Happen at night.

D) Involve inexperienced riders.

12 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Are only recommended in bad weather.

B) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

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

D) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

13 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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

B) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

C) Leather gloves.

D) Boots with tall heels.

14 / 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.

15 / 30

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

A) The helmet does not have any defects.

B) The helmet looks nice.

C) The helmet fits snugly.

D) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

16 / 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 very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

17 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Pull in the clutch when turning.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

D) Ride slower than the speed limit.

18 / 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 light materials.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items made of leather.

19 / 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) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

20 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A headlight.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

21 / 30

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

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

22 / 30

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

A) Wool

B) Leather

C) Silk

D) Polyester

23 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Should not be worn when riding.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Provides protection in a crash.

24 / 30

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

A) Front tire will likely skid.

B) Engine will make a loud noise.

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

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

25 / 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 right portion

C) The shoulder

D) The left portion

26 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Fasten securely.

D) Be airtight.

27 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

B) Use your low beam headlight.

C) Use your high beam headlight.

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

28 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the handlebars.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the shocks.

D) Adjust the brakes.

29 / 30

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

A) Maintenance will be costly.

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

C) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

30 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

B) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

C) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

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

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