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 you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

A) Apply only the front brake.

B) Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.

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

D) Apply only the rear brake.

2 / 30

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

A) Sunburn

B) Chapped lips.

C) Dehydration

D) Windburn.

3 / 30

A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

A) Traffic conditions.

B) Escape routes.

C) Road conditions.

D) All of the above.

4 / 30

To stop quickly, you should:

A) Use only the front brake.

B) Use only the rear brake.

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

D) Use both brakes.

5 / 30

When turning left, you should:

A) Not press either handgrip.

B) Press both handgrips at the same time.

C) Press the right handgrip.

D) Press the left handgrip.

6 / 30

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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

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

C) Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

D) Wear shorts in warm weather.

7 / 30

When checking tire pressure:

A) Eyeballing the tire is a good method.

B) It is best to squeeze the tire.

C) Use a tire gauge.

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

8 / 30

Making eye contact with other drivers:

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

B) Is not worth the effort it takes.

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

D) Guarantees that they will yield to you.

9 / 30

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

A) Your arms.

B) The road in front of your motorcycle.

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

D) The side of the motorcycle.

10 / 30

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

A) Speed up and lean the motorcycle.

B) Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.

C) Slow down and lean the motorcycle.

D) Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.

11 / 30

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

A) The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.

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

12 / 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.

13 / 30

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

A) Not ride during the day.

B) Wear darkly-colored clothing.

C) Look for safer routes.

D) Wear brightly-colored clothing.

14 / 30

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

A) Get off the road and rest.

B) Ride on the shoulder.

C) Ride faster.

D) Keep going and hope to wake up.

15 / 30

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

A) At dusk.

B) All of the above.

C) At night.

D) During the day.

16 / 30

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

A) 60 percent

B) 40 percent

C) 20 percent

D) 80 percent

17 / 30

On a slippery surface, you should not:

A) Avoid making sudden moves.

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

C) Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

D) Reduce your speed.

18 / 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 closer than they really are.

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

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

19 / 30

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

A) Ride in the center of the lane.

B) Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

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

D) Increase your speed.

20 / 30

You should do a pre-ride inspection:

A) Before every ride.

B) Once a month.

C) Once a season.

D) About once every 10 rides.

21 / 30

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

A) Flexibility.

B) General wear.

C) Air pressure.

D) Tread

22 / 30

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

A) A general book about motorcycles.

B) The owner’s manual.

C) Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.

D) A television show about motorcycle riding.

23 / 30

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

A) Try to lock the front tire.

B) Use more rear brake pressure.

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

D) Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.

24 / 30

When being passed from behind, you should:

A) Use the center portion of your lane.

B) Use the left portion of your lane.

C) Use the right portion of your lane.

D) Try to move onto the shoulder.

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

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

26 / 30

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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

B) Close the throttle to slow down.

C) Accelerate quickly.

D) Quickly brake.

27 / 30

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

A) Your signals do not work.

B) You will be slowing down suddenly.

C) There is a stop sign ahead.

D) Passing another vehicle.

28 / 30

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

A) At the tail end of the group.

B) Just behind the leader.

C) In the front of the group.

D) Close to the back of the group.

29 / 30

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

A) Beginning riders.

B) Experienced riders.

C) Those familiar with their motorcycle.

D) Those who have completed a safety course.

30 / 30

Reflective clothing should:

A) Be worn only at night.

B) Be worn only during the day.

C) Be worn day and night.

D) Not be worn.

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