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 2023

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

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) The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

D) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

2 / 30

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

A) Items made of polyester.

B) Items made of light materials.

C) Items made of leather.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

3 / 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) Leather gloves.

D) Boots with tall heels.

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 fits snugly.

C) The helmet looks nice.

D) The helmet does not have any defects.

5 / 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.

6 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing goggles.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing a leather jacket.

D) Wearing a helmet.

7 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Increase their speed.

B) Maintain a longer following distance.

C) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

D) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

8 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be free of scratches.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Fasten securely.

D) Be airtight.

9 / 30

Mirror checks:

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

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

C) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

D) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

10 / 30

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

A) A taillight.

B) A headlight.

C) A brake light.

D) A flag.

11 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

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

C) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

12 / 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 decreases your line of sight.

C) It allows the other driver to speed up.

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

13 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is recommended.

B) Is less damaging than listening to music.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Can cause hearing loss.

14 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Shift into neutral when slowing.

B) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

C) Ride slower than the speed limit.

D) Pull in the clutch when turning.

15 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Involve inexperienced riders.

B) Happen at night.

C) Are caused by bald tires.

D) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

16 / 30

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

A) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

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

C) Engine will make a loud noise.

D) Front tire will likely skid.

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) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

18 / 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 shoulder

C) The right portion

D) The center portion

19 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

B) Use your high beam headlight.

C) Use your low beam headlight.

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

20 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Wherever they are most comfortable.

B) At the back of the group.

C) In the front of the group.

D) Right behind the leader.

21 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right foot.

B) Your left hand.

C) Your left foot.

D) Your right hand.

22 / 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.

23 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Leather

C) Silk

D) Wool

24 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Not be done before every ride.

B) Take more than an hour.

C) Be complicated to perform.

D) Only take a few minutes.

25 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the brakes.

C) Adjust the handlebars.

D) Adjust the throttle.

26 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Should not be worn when riding.

B) Can make a rider look cool.

C) Provides protection in a crash.

D) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

27 / 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.

28 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is required on all motorcycles.

B) Should be used on windy days.

C) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

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

29 / 30

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

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

C) You may be riding in its blind spot.

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

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) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

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