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

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

A) A brake light.

B) A flag.

C) A taillight.

D) A headlight.

2 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

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

B) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

C) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

D) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

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

D) Always press on the right handgrip.

4 / 30

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 motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.

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

5 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Fasten securely.

C) Be airtight.

D) Allow clear views to both sides.

6 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is required on all motorcycles.

B) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

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

D) Should be used on windy days.

7 / 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.

8 / 30

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

A) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

C) Relax on the handgrips.

D) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

9 / 30

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.

10 / 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.

11 / 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.

12 / 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 is DOT-compliant.

D) The helmet fits snugly.

13 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

C) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

14 / 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.

15 / 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 center portion

C) The left portion

D) The shoulder

16 / 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 allows the other driver to speed up.

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

D) It increases your line of sight.

17 / 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.

18 / 30

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

A) Leather

B) Silk

C) Wool

D) Polyester

19 / 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.

20 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Happen at night.

C) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

D) Are caused by bald tires.

21 / 30

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

A) Items made of polyester.

B) Items made of leather.

C) Items made of light materials.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

22 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your right hand.

D) Your left foot.

23 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Maintain a longer following distance.

B) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

C) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

D) Increase their speed.

24 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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

B) Leather gloves.

C) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

D) Boots with tall heels.

25 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your low beam headlight.

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

C) Not use your headlight.

D) Use your high beam headlight.

26 / 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.

27 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Are only recommended in bad weather.

B) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

C) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

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

28 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the handlebars.

B) Adjust the throttle.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the shocks.

29 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Can make a rider look cool.

C) Should not be worn when riding.

D) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

30 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

A) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

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

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

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