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

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

A) Chapped lips.

B) Dehydration

C) Windburn.

D) Sunburn

2 / 30

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

A) Once a season.

B) Once a month.

C) About once every 10 rides.

D) Before every ride.

3 / 30

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

A) 40 percent

B) 60 percent

C) 80 percent

D) 20 percent

4 / 30

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

A) A general book about motorcycles.

B) Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

C) The owner’s manual.

D) A television show about motorcycle riding.

5 / 30

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

A) Wear shorts in warm weather.

B) Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

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

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

6 / 30

If taking a long trip, you should:

A) Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

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

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

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

7 / 30

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

A) Flexibility.

B) Air pressure.

C) Tread

D) General wear.

8 / 30

Reflective clothing should:

A) Be worn only at night.

B) Be worn only during the day.

C) Not be worn.

D) Be worn day and night.

9 / 30

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

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

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

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

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

10 / 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.

11 / 30

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

A) Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

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

C) Apply only the front brake.

D) Apply only the rear brake.

12 / 30

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

A) Quickly brake.

B) Accelerate quickly.

C) Close the throttle to slow down.

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

13 / 30

When turning left, you should:

A) Press both handgrips at the same time.

B) Not press either handgrip.

C) Press the right handgrip.

D) Press the left handgrip.

14 / 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) Use more rear brake pressure.

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

15 / 30

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

A) Those who have completed a safety course.

B) Beginning riders.

C) Experienced riders.

D) Those familiar with their motorcycle.

16 / 30

On a slippery surface, you should not:

A) Reduce your speed.

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

C) Avoid making sudden moves.

D) Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

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

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

A) Look for safer routes.

B) Wear brightly-colored clothing.

C) Wear darkly-colored clothing.

D) Not ride during the day.

19 / 30

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

A) At night.

B) All of the above.

C) During the day.

D) At dusk.

20 / 30

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

A) The side of the motorcycle.

B) Your arms.

C) The road in front of your motorcycle.

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

21 / 30

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

A) Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

B) Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

C) Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

D) Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

22 / 30

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

A) Increase your speed.

B) Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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

D) Ride in the center of the lane.

23 / 30

Making eye contact with other drivers:

A) Guarantees that they will yield to you.

B) Is not worth the effort it takes.

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

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

24 / 30

A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

A) Road conditions.

B) Traffic conditions.

C) All of the above.

D) Escape routes.

25 / 30

When checking tire pressure:

A) Use a tire gauge.

B) It is best to squeeze the tire.

C) Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

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

26 / 30

To stop quickly, you should:

A) Use both brakes.

B) Use only the rear brake.

C) Use only the front brake.

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

27 / 30

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

A) Just behind the leader.

B) Close to the back of the group.

C) At the tail end of the group.

D) In the front of the group.

28 / 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) Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.

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

D) The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

29 / 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 closer than they really are.

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

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

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

30 / 30

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

A) Get off the road and rest.

B) Ride faster.

C) Keep going and hope to wake up.

D) Ride on the shoulder.

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