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

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

A) Leather

B) Polyester

C) Silk

D) Wool

2 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Are caused by bald tires.

B) Involve inexperienced riders.

C) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

D) Happen at night.

3 / 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.

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

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

5 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Take more than an hour.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Only take a few minutes.

D) Not be done before every ride.

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

A) Maintenance will be costly.

B) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

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

7 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Using the rear brake only.

B) Wearing a leather jacket.

C) Wearing a helmet.

D) Wearing goggles.

8 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the brakes.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the shocks.

D) Adjust the throttle.

9 / 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.

10 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

B) Maintain a longer following distance.

C) Increase their speed.

D) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

11 / 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.

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

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) Front tire will likely skid.

D) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

14 / 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.

15 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Boots with tall heels.

B) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

C) Leather gloves.

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

16 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your right foot.

D) Your right hand.

17 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

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

D) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

18 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Is less damaging than listening to music.

C) Is recommended.

D) Can cause hearing loss.

19 / 30

A windshield:

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

B) Should be used on windy days.

C) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

D) Is required on all motorcycles.

20 / 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 polyester.

D) Items made of light materials.

21 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Wherever they are most comfortable.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) At the back of the group.

D) In the front of the group.

22 / 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.

23 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Shift into neutral when slowing.

B) Ride slower than the speed limit.

C) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

D) Pull in the clutch when turning.

24 / 30

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

A) A brake light.

B) A flag.

C) A headlight.

D) A taillight.

25 / 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.

26 / 30

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

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

B) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

C) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

D) Relax on the handgrips.

27 / 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 right portion

C) The shoulder

D) The center portion

28 / 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.

29 / 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.

30 / 30

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

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

C) You may be riding in its blind spot.

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

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