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

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

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

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

2 / 30

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

A) At night.

B) During the day.

C) At dusk.

D) All of the above.

3 / 30

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

A) Close to the back of the group.

B) In the front of the group.

C) At the tail end of the group.

D) Just behind the leader.

4 / 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 left portion of your lane.

D) Use the right portion of your lane.

5 / 30

A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

A) Road conditions.

B) Escape routes.

C) Traffic conditions.

D) All of the above.

6 / 30

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

A) Passing another vehicle.

B) You will be slowing down suddenly.

C) There is a stop sign ahead.

D) Your signals do not work.

7 / 30

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

A) Apply only the rear brake.

B) Apply only the front brake.

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

D) Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

8 / 30

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

A) Ride on the shoulder.

B) Get off the road and rest.

C) Ride faster.

D) Keep going and hope to wake up.

9 / 30

When checking tire pressure:

A) Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

B) Use a tire gauge.

C) It is best to squeeze the tire.

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

10 / 30

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

A) Those who have completed a safety course.

B) Those familiar with their motorcycle.

C) Beginning riders.

D) Experienced riders.

11 / 30

When turning left, you should:

A) Not press either handgrip.

B) Press the left handgrip.

C) Press both handgrips at the same time.

D) Press the right handgrip.

12 / 30

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

A) Try to lock the front tire.

B) Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

C) Use more rear brake pressure.

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

13 / 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) Look for safer routes.

C) Not ride during the day.

D) Wear darkly-colored clothing.

14 / 30

On a slippery surface, you should not:

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

B) Avoid making sudden moves.

C) Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

D) Reduce your speed.

15 / 30

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

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

B) Increase your speed.

C) Ride in the center of the lane.

D) Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

16 / 30

Making eye contact with other drivers:

A) Is not worth the effort it takes.

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) Guarantees that they will yield to you.

17 / 30

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

A) Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

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

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

D) Wear shorts in warm weather.

18 / 30

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

A) The owner’s manual.

B) Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

C) A general book about motorcycles.

D) A television show about motorcycle riding.

19 / 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

20 / 30

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

A) Flexibility.

B) General wear.

C) Tread

D) Air pressure.

21 / 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 like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.

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

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

22 / 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.

23 / 30

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

A) The side of the motorcycle.

B) The road in front of your motorcycle.

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

D) Your arms.

24 / 30

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

A) Dehydration

B) Chapped lips.

C) Sunburn

D) Windburn.

25 / 30

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

A) About once every 10 rides.

B) Once a season.

C) Before every ride.

D) Once a month.

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

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

D) The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

27 / 30

To stop quickly, you should:

A) Use both brakes.

B) Use only the rear brake.

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

D) Use only the front brake.

28 / 30

If taking a long trip, you should:

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

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

C) Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.

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

29 / 30

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

A) Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

B) Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

C) Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

D) Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

30 / 30

Reflective clothing should:

A) Be worn only during the day.

B) Be worn only at night.

C) Be worn day and night.

D) Not be worn.

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