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

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

A) The shoulder

B) The right portion

C) The center portion

D) The left portion

2 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Boots with tall heels.

B) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

C) Leather gloves.

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

3 / 30

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

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

B) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

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

D) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

4 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Use your high beam headlight.

B) Not use your headlight.

C) Use your low beam headlight.

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

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

C) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

D) Relax on the handgrips.

6 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Wherever they are most comfortable.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) In the front of the group.

D) At the back of the group.

7 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Be complicated to perform.

B) Not be done before every ride.

C) Only take a few minutes.

D) Take more than an hour.

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

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

9 / 30

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

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

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

C) Maintenance will be costly.

D) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

10 / 30

A windshield:

A) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

B) Should be used on windy days.

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

D) Is required on all motorcycles.

11 / 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.

12 / 30

When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

B) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

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

D) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

13 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a helmet.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing a leather jacket.

D) Wearing goggles.

14 / 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 fits snugly.

D) The helmet is DOT-compliant.

15 / 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 makes it difficult to see beyond the vehicle.

C) It allows the other driver to speed up.

D) It decreases your line of sight.

16 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Happen at night.

C) Involve inexperienced riders.

D) Are caused by bald tires.

17 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left foot.

B) Your left hand.

C) Your right foot.

D) Your right hand.

18 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Shift into neutral when slowing.

B) Pull in the clutch when turning.

C) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

D) Ride slower than the speed limit.

19 / 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.

20 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Leather

C) Silk

D) Wool

21 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

B) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

22 / 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 right handgrip.

C) Always press on the left handgrip.

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

23 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Increase their speed.

B) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

C) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

24 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

B) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

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

D) Are only recommended in bad weather.

25 / 30

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

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

B) Front tire will likely skid.

C) Engine will make a loud noise.

D) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

26 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the throttle.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the brakes.

D) Adjust the shocks.

27 / 30

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

A) A flag.

B) A headlight.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

28 / 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 is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.

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

29 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Can make a rider look cool.

B) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

C) Provides protection in a crash.

D) Should not be worn when riding.

30 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Is less damaging than listening to music.

B) Can cause hearing loss.

C) Is recommended.

D) Is not harmful.

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