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 left hand.

B) Your right hand.

C) Your right foot.

D) Your left foot.

2 / 30

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

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

B) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

C) Maintenance will be costly.

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

3 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

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

D) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

4 / 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.

5 / 30

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

A) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

B) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

C) Relax on the handgrips.

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

6 / 30

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?

A) The shoulder

B) The left portion

C) The right portion

D) The center portion

7 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Wool

C) Polyester

D) Leather

8 / 30

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

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

B) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

9 / 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 allows the other driver to speed up.

D) It increases your line of sight.

10 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

B) Increase their speed.

C) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

11 / 30

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

A) The helmet fits snugly.

B) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

C) The helmet does not have any defects.

D) The helmet looks nice.

12 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Right behind the leader.

B) In the front of the group.

C) Wherever they are most comfortable.

D) At the back of the group.

13 / 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) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

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

14 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is not harmful.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is recommended.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

15 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Pull in the clutch when turning.

B) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

C) Shift into neutral when slowing.

D) Ride slower than the speed limit.

16 / 30

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

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

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

C) Always press on the right handgrip.

D) Always press on the left handgrip.

17 / 30

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

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

B) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

D) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

18 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Be airtight.

C) Allow clear views to both sides.

D) Fasten securely.

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

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the throttle.

D) Adjust the brakes.

21 / 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 accelerate too quickly.

C) Front tire will likely skid.

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

22 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Happen at night.

B) Are caused by bald tires.

C) Involve inexperienced riders.

D) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

23 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

C) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

24 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A taillight.

C) A headlight.

D) A brake light.

25 / 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.

26 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a helmet.

B) Wearing a leather jacket.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Using the rear brake only.

27 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

B) Provides protection in a crash.

C) Should not be worn when riding.

D) Can make a rider look cool.

28 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your high beam headlight.

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

C) Use your low beam headlight.

D) Not use your headlight.

29 / 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.

30 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Leather gloves.

B) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

C) Boots with tall heels.

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

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