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) Traffic conditions.

B) Escape routes.

C) Road conditions.

D) All of the above.

2 / 30

When turning left, you should:

A) Press the right handgrip.

B) Press the left handgrip.

C) Not press either handgrip.

D) Press both handgrips at the same time.

3 / 30

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

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

B) Try to lock the front tire.

C) Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

D) Use more rear brake pressure.

4 / 30

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

A) There is a stop sign ahead.

B) Your signals do not work.

C) Passing another vehicle.

D) You will be slowing down suddenly.

5 / 30

If taking a long trip, you should:

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

B) Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 / 30

Reflective clothing should:

A) Not be worn.

B) Be worn only at night.

C) Be worn day and night.

D) Be worn only during the day.

8 / 30

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

A) Accelerate quickly.

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

C) Quickly brake.

D) Close the throttle to slow down.

9 / 30

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

A) Ride faster.

B) Keep going and hope to wake up.

C) Ride on the shoulder.

D) Get off the road and rest.

10 / 30

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

A) Experienced riders.

B) Beginning riders.

C) Those who have completed a safety course.

D) Those familiar with their motorcycle.

11 / 30

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

A) 60 percent

B) 40 percent

C) 80 percent

D) 20 percent

12 / 30

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

A) Air pressure.

B) Tread

C) Flexibility.

D) General wear.

13 / 30

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

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

B) The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

C) Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

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

14 / 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 the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

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

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

15 / 30

To stop quickly, you should:

A) Use only the rear brake.

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

C) Use only the front brake.

D) Use both brakes.

16 / 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.

17 / 30

When being passed from behind, you should:

A) Use the left portion of your lane.

B) Use the center portion of your lane.

C) Try to move onto the shoulder.

D) Use the right portion of your lane.

18 / 30

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

A) Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

B) Ride in the center of the lane.

C) Increase your speed.

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

19 / 30

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

A) Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

B) Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

C) Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

D) Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

20 / 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) Wear shorts in warm weather.

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

21 / 30

On a slippery surface, you should not:

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

B) Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

C) Avoid making sudden moves.

D) Reduce your speed.

22 / 30

When checking tire pressure:

A) Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

B) It is best to squeeze the tire.

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

D) Use a tire gauge.

23 / 30

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

A) Sunburn

B) Chapped lips.

C) Windburn.

D) Dehydration

24 / 30

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

A) The owner’s manual.

B) A general book about motorcycles.

C) A television show about motorcycle riding.

D) Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

25 / 30

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

A) Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

B) Apply only the rear brake.

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

D) Apply only the front brake.

26 / 30

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

A) At dusk.

B) At night.

C) All of the above.

D) During the day.

27 / 30

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

A) Before every ride.

B) About once every 10 rides.

C) Once a season.

D) Once a month.

28 / 30

Making eye contact with other drivers:

A) Guarantees that they will yield to you.

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

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

D) Is not worth the effort it takes.

29 / 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.

30 / 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.

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