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 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.

2 / 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 left portion

D) The shoulder

3 / 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.

4 / 30

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

A) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

B) The helmet does not have any defects.

C) The helmet fits snugly.

D) The helmet looks nice.

5 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Are caused by bald tires.

B) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

C) Happen at night.

D) Involve inexperienced riders.

6 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

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

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

7 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your low beam headlight.

B) Use your high beam headlight.

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

D) Not use your headlight.

8 / 30

When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:

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

B) It allows the other driver to speed up.

C) It increases your line of sight.

D) It decreases your line of sight.

9 / 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) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

D) Increase their speed.

10 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right foot.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your right hand.

11 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

B) Is required on all motorcycles.

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

D) Should be used on windy days.

12 / 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) It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.

C) You may be riding in its blind spot.

D) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

13 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is less damaging than listening to music.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Is recommended.

14 / 30

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

A) Silk

B) Polyester

C) Wool

D) Leather

15 / 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.

16 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Be airtight.

C) Fasten securely.

D) Allow clear views to both sides.

17 / 30

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

A) Relax on the handgrips.

B) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

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

D) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

18 / 30

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

A) Always press on the right handgrip.

B) Always press on the left handgrip.

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

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

19 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Provides protection in a crash.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

20 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the handlebars.

B) Adjust the shocks.

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) Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.

D) Front tire will likely skid.

22 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

A) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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) Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.

23 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) At the back of the group.

D) Wherever they are most comfortable.

24 / 30

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

A) A brake light.

B) A taillight.

C) A headlight.

D) A flag.

25 / 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.

26 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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

C) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

D) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

27 / 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) Boots with tall heels.

D) Leather gloves.

28 / 30

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

A) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

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

D) Maintenance will be costly.

29 / 30

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

A) Items made of light materials.

B) Items that are darkly-colored.

C) Items made of leather.

D) Items made of polyester.

30 / 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 slower speed than usual.

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

D) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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