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

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.

2 / 30

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

A) A headlight.

B) A flag.

C) A taillight.

D) A brake light.

3 / 30

A windshield:

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

B) Should be used on windy days.

C) Is required on all motorcycles.

D) Is a good substitute for a face shield.

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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.

5 / 30

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

A) Items made of light materials.

B) Items made of leather.

C) Items made of polyester.

D) Items that are darkly-colored.

6 / 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 right portion

C) The shoulder

D) The center portion

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To control your motorcycle well, you should:

A) Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

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

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

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

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When a crash occurs, most involved riders:

A) Have been traveling for hours before the crash.

B) Are riding at speeds slower than 30 mph.

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

D) Are riding at speeds faster than 75 mph.

9 / 30

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

A) Always press on the right handgrip.

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

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

D) Always press on the left handgrip.

10 / 30

When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

A) Increase their speed.

B) Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

C) Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

D) Maintain a longer following distance.

11 / 30

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

A) Happen at night.

B) Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

C) Are caused by bald tires.

D) Involve inexperienced riders.

12 / 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 will be costly.

C) Maintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.

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

13 / 30

To be effective, a face shield should not:

A) Fasten securely.

B) Be free of scratches.

C) Be airtight.

D) Allow clear views to both sides.

14 / 30

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

A) Pull in the clutch when turning.

B) Shift into neutral when slowing.

C) Ride slower than the speed limit.

D) Cover the clutch and the brakes.

15 / 30

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

A) Not use your headlight.

B) Use your low beam headlight.

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

D) Use your high beam headlight.

16 / 30

The gearshift lever is operated by:

A) Your left hand.

B) Your right foot.

C) Your right hand.

D) Your left foot.

17 / 30

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

A) Other drivers may want to use the lane.

B) You may be riding in its blind spot.

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

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

18 / 30

Mirror checks:

A) Should be avoided because they will distract you.

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

C) Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

D) Are only recommended in bad weather.

19 / 30

A pre-ride inspection should:

A) Take more than an hour.

B) Be complicated to perform.

C) Not be done before every ride.

D) Only take a few minutes.

20 / 30

Signals on a motorcycle:

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

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

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

D) Are more complicated than those on a car.

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

C) Operate at a slower speed than usual.

D) Operate at a faster speed than usual.

22 / 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.

23 / 30

Long-term exposure to wind noise

A) Can cause hearing loss.

B) Is less damaging than listening to music.

C) Is not harmful.

D) Is recommended.

24 / 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.

25 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride

A) In the front of the group.

B) Right behind the leader.

C) Wherever they are most comfortable.

D) At the back of the group.

26 / 30

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

A) Adjust the shocks.

B) Adjust the handlebars.

C) Adjust the throttle.

D) Adjust the brakes.

27 / 30

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

A) Relax on the handgrips.

B) Use both brakes and stop quickly.

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

D) Shift your weight toward the good tire.

28 / 30

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

A) Polyester

B) Silk

C) Wool

D) Leather

29 / 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 allows the other driver to speed up.

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

D) It decreases your line of sight.

30 / 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.

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