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

When checking tire pressure:

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

B) Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

C) Use a tire gauge.

D) It is best to squeeze the tire.

2 / 30

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

A) The side of the motorcycle.

B) The road in front of your motorcycle.

C) Your arms.

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

3 / 30

When being passed from behind, you should:

A) Use the right portion of your lane.

B) Try to move onto the shoulder.

C) Use the left portion of your lane.

D) Use the center portion of your lane.

4 / 30

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

A) 40 percent

B) 60 percent

C) 20 percent

D) 80 percent

5 / 30

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

A) Those familiar with their motorcycle.

B) Those who have completed a safety course.

C) Experienced riders.

D) Beginning riders.

6 / 30

If taking a long trip, you should:

A) Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 / 30

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

A) Look for safer routes.

B) Not ride during the day.

C) Wear brightly-colored clothing.

D) Wear darkly-colored clothing.

9 / 30

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

A) Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

B) A television show about motorcycle riding.

C) A general book about motorcycles.

D) The owner’s manual.

10 / 30

When turning left, you should:

A) Press the left handgrip.

B) Press the right handgrip.

C) Not press either handgrip.

D) Press both handgrips at the same time.

11 / 30

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

A) Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

B) Increase your speed.

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

D) Ride in the center of the lane.

12 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

13 / 30

A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

A) Road conditions.

B) Traffic conditions.

C) All of the above.

D) Escape routes.

14 / 30

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

A) Just behind the leader.

B) In the front of the group.

C) Close to the back of the group.

D) At the tail end of the group.

15 / 30

Reflective clothing should:

A) Be worn only at night.

B) Not be worn.

C) Be worn only during the day.

D) Be worn day and night.

16 / 30

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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

B) Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

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

D) Wear shorts in warm weather.

17 / 30

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

A) There is a stop sign ahead.

B) You will be slowing down suddenly.

C) Your signals do not work.

D) Passing another vehicle.

18 / 30

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

A) Windburn.

B) Dehydration

C) Chapped lips.

D) Sunburn

19 / 30

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

A) Tread

B) General wear.

C) Air pressure.

D) Flexibility.

20 / 30

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

A) Quickly brake.

B) Close the throttle to slow down.

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

D) Accelerate quickly.

21 / 30

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

A) Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

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

C) The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

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

22 / 30

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

A) Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

B) Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

C) Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

D) Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

23 / 30

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

A) Ride faster.

B) Ride on the shoulder.

C) Get off the road and rest.

D) Keep going and hope to wake up.

24 / 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.

25 / 30

To stop quickly, you should:

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

B) Use only the front brake.

C) Use both brakes.

D) Use only the rear brake.

26 / 30

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

A) Apply only the rear brake.

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

C) Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

D) Apply only the front brake.

27 / 30

On a slippery surface, you should not:

A) Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

B) Avoid making sudden moves.

C) Reduce your speed.

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

28 / 30

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

A) Once a season.

B) Before every ride.

C) About once every 10 rides.

D) Once a month.

29 / 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) Use more rear brake pressure.

C) Try to lock the front tire.

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

30 / 30

Making eye contact with other drivers:

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

B) Guarantees that they will yield to you.

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

D) Is not worth the effort it takes.

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