Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: We provide free original Motorcycle Licence permit practice question answers. The following test may help your upcoming DMV written test.

If a motorbike has been self-certified as a motorcycle, the rider must have a motorcycle endorsement on the driver’s license. Local law enforcement may require riders of other motorbikes to have a motorcycle endorsement when used on highways.

Being a responsible motorcycle rider can be safe and fun. It requires additional skills and a heightened sense of awareness about other highway users, traffic, and environmental conditions. Responsible riders manage potential problems and avoid dangerous situations.

Motorcycle Permit Practice 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 motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

A) All of the above.

B) Road conditions.

C) Traffic conditions.

D) Escape routes.

2 / 30

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

A) Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

B) Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

C) Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

D) Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

3 / 30

When turning left, you should:

A) Press the left handgrip.

B) Press both handgrips at the same time.

C) Press the right handgrip.

D) Not press either handgrip.

4 / 30

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

A) Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

B) Try to lock the front tire.

C) Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.

D) Use more rear brake pressure.

5 / 30

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

A) Increase your speed.

B) Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

C) Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

D) Ride in the center of the lane.

6 / 30

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

A) At the tail end of the group.

B) Close to the back of the group.

C) In the front of the group.

D) Just behind the leader.

7 / 30

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

A) Experienced riders.

B) Those familiar with their motorcycle.

C) Beginning riders.

D) Those who have completed a safety course.

8 / 30

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

A) At dusk.

B) During the day.

C) At night.

D) All of the above.

9 / 30

To stop quickly, you should:

A) Use only the front brake.

B) Use only the rear brake.

C) Use both brakes.

D) Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.

10 / 30

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

A) The owner’s manual.

B) A television show about motorcycle riding.

C) A general book about motorcycles.

D) Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

11 / 30

Making eye contact with other drivers:

A) Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.

B) Guarantees that they will yield to you.

C) Is not worth the effort it takes.

D) Is the best way to know that they see you.

12 / 30

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

A) Before every ride.

B) Once a month.

C) About once every 10 rides.

D) Once a season.

13 / 30

When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

A) Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.

B) The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

C) Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

D) The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.

14 / 30

When being passed from behind, you should:

A) Use the center portion of your lane.

B) Try to move onto the shoulder.

C) Use the right portion of your lane.

D) Use the left portion of your lane.

15 / 30

When checking tire pressure:

A) It is best to squeeze the tire.

B) Use a tire gauge.

C) Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

D) Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

16 / 30

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

A) Accelerate quickly.

B) Close the throttle to slow down.

C) Quickly brake.

D) Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

17 / 30

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

A) Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.

B) Apply only the front brake.

C) Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

D) Apply only the rear brake.

18 / 30

Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

A) 60 percent

B) 20 percent

C) 80 percent

D) 40 percent

19 / 30

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

A) Your arms.

B) The road in front of your motorcycle.

C) The side of the motorcycle.

D) The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.

20 / 30

Reflective clothing should:

A) Not be worn.

B) Be worn only during the day.

C) Be worn only at night.

D) Be worn day and night.

21 / 30

Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

A) Wear brightly-colored clothing.

B) Wear darkly-colored clothing.

C) Not ride during the day.

D) Look for safer routes.

22 / 30

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

A) Most people aren’t used to using mirrors.

B) Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.

C) It can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.

D) Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.

23 / 30

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

A) Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.

B) Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.

C) Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

D) Wear shorts in warm weather.

24 / 30

If taking a long trip, you should:

A) Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

B) Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.

C) Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.

D) Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

25 / 30

You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

A) General wear.

B) Tread

C) Flexibility.

D) Air pressure.

26 / 30

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

A) Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.

B) Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

C) Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.

D) Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

27 / 30

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

A) There is a stop sign ahead.

B) Passing another vehicle.

C) You will be slowing down suddenly.

D) Your signals do not work.

28 / 30

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

A) Get off the road and rest.

B) Ride faster.

C) Ride on the shoulder.

D) Keep going and hope to wake up.

29 / 30

The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

A) Chapped lips.

B) Sunburn

C) Windburn.

D) Dehydration

30 / 30

On a slippery surface, you should not:

A) Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.

B) Avoid making sudden moves.

C) Reduce your speed.

D) Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

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