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) Ride slower than the speed limit.

D) Shift into neutral when slowing.

2 / 30

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

A) You may be riding in its blind spot.

B) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

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

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

3 / 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.

4 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the throttle.

B) Adjust the brakes.

C) Adjust the shocks.

D) Adjust the handlebars.

5 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

B) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

C) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

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

6 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

A) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

7 / 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

8 / 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) The maintenance check will take a lot of time.

D) Maintenance will be costly.

9 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Increase their speed.

B) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

C) Maintain a longer following distance.

D) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

10 / 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.

11 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) At the back of the group.

C) Right behind the leader.

D) Wherever they are most comfortable.

12 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is less damaging than listening to music.

B) Is not harmful.

C) Is recommended.

D) Can cause hearing loss.

13 / 30

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

A) Items made of polyester.

B) Items that are darkly-colored.

C) Items made of leather.

D) Items made of light materials.

14 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Be airtight.

B) Allow clear views to both sides.

C) Be free of scratches.

D) Fasten securely.

15 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Should not be worn when riding.

B) Can make a rider look cool.

C) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

D) Provides protection in a crash.

16 / 30

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

A) Wool

B) Polyester

C) Leather

D) Silk

17 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Leather gloves.

B) Boots with tall heels.

C) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

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

18 / 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.

19 / 30

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

A) It allows the other driver to speed up.

B) It decreases your line of sight.

C) It increases your line of sight.

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

20 / 30

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

A) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

B) Relax on the handgrips.

C) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

21 / 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.

22 / 30

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

A) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

C) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

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

23 / 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.

24 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right foot.

B) Your left foot.

C) Your left hand.

D) Your right hand.

25 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a helmet.

B) Wearing a leather jacket.

C) Using the rear brake only.

D) Wearing goggles.

26 / 30

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

A) A taillight.

B) A headlight.

C) A flag.

D) A brake light.

27 / 30

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

A) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

B) Front tire will likely skid.

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

D) Engine will make a loud noise.

28 / 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.

29 / 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.

30 / 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.

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