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 faster speed than usual.

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

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

D) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

2 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Should not be worn when riding.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Provides protection in a crash.

D) Can make a rider look cool.

3 / 30

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

A) Items made of polyester.

B) Items that are darkly-colored.

C) Items made of leather.

D) Items made of light materials.

4 / 30

A windshield:

A) Should be used on windy days.

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

C) Is required on all motorcycles.

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

5 / 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

6 / 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.

7 / 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.

8 / 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.

9 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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

C) Boots with tall heels.

D) Leather gloves.

10 / 30

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

A) Engine will make a loud noise.

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

C) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

D) Front tire will likely skid.

11 / 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 is DOT-compliant.

C) The helmet looks nice.

D) The helmet fits snugly.

12 / 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.

13 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Using the rear brake only.

B) Wearing a leather jacket.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Wearing a helmet.

14 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Fasten securely.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Be free of scratches.

D) Be airtight.

15 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

C) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

16 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

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

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

17 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Wherever they are most comfortable.

B) In the front of the group.

C) Right behind the leader.

D) At the back of the group.

18 / 30

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

A) A headlight.

B) A flag.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

19 / 30

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

A) Always press on the left handgrip.

B) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

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

20 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is less damaging than listening to music.

B) Is recommended.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Can cause hearing loss.

21 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Happen at night.

C) Are caused by bald tires.

D) Involve inexperienced riders.

22 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right hand.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your right foot.

23 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

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

B) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

C) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

D) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

24 / 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 allows the other driver to speed up.

C) It decreases your line of sight.

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

25 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the brakes.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the handlebars.

D) Adjust the shocks.

26 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Wool

C) Silk

D) Leather

27 / 30

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

A) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

B) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

C) Relax on the handgrips.

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

28 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Ride slower than the speed limit.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Pull in the clutch when turning.

D) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

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

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

30 / 30

Mirror checks:

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

B) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

C) Are only recommended in bad weather.

D) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

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