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

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

A) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

B) Maintenance will be costly.

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

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

2 / 30

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

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

B) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

C) Relax on the handgrips.

D) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

3 / 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 increases your line of sight.

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

D) It allows the other driver to speed up.

4 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

B) Are only recommended in bad weather.

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

D) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

5 / 30

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

A) A brake light.

B) A taillight.

C) A flag.

D) A headlight.

6 / 30

A windshield:

A) Should be used on windy days.

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

C) Is required on all motorcycles.

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

7 / 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 does not have any defects.

D) The helmet looks nice.

8 / 30

Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:

A) Wearing a leather jacket.

B) Using the rear brake only.

C) Wearing goggles.

D) Wearing a helmet.

9 / 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 left portion

D) The center portion

10 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

B) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

C) Maintain a longer following distance.

D) Increase their speed.

11 / 30

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

A) Shoes that stop below their ankle.

B) Leather gloves.

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

D) Boots with tall heels.

12 / 30

A leather jacket:

A) Is usually too warm to wear when riding.

B) Should not be worn when riding.

C) Can make a rider look cool.

D) Provides protection in a crash.

13 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) Right behind the leader.

B) Wherever they are most comfortable.

C) In the front of the group.

D) At the back of the group.

14 / 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.

15 / 30

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

A) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

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

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

D) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

16 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

B) Are caused by bald tires.

C) Happen at night.

D) Involve inexperienced riders.

17 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Fasten securely.

B) Be airtight.

C) Be free of scratches.

D) Allow clear views to both sides.

18 / 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.

19 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Can cause hearing loss.

B) Is recommended.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Is less damaging than listening to music.

20 / 30

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

A) Always press on the left handgrip.

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

C) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

21 / 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.

22 / 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.

23 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your right hand.

B) Your left hand.

C) Your left foot.

D) Your right foot.

24 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Wool

C) Silk

D) Leather

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

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

D) You may be riding in its blind spot.

27 / 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 more complicated than those on a car.

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

28 / 30

To control your motorcycle well, you should:

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

B) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

29 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Ride slower than the speed limit.

B) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

C) Pull in the clutch when turning.

D) Shift into neutral when slowing.

30 / 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) Engine will make a loud noise.

C) Front tire will likely skid.

D) Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.

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