Mississippi DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To help stabilize the motorcycle in a turn, you should Pull in the clutch. Decrease the throttle. Apply the rear brake Increase the throttle.

2. Most accidents can be blamed on ____. Both drivers. Faulty brakes. One driver Weather.

3. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Fire. Skidding. Hitting other vehicles. A serious head and neck injury.

4. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Staggered formation. In pairs. Single file. V-shaped formation.

5. Which of the following is true about braking? Stop quickly by using both brakes. The rear brake should only be used to slow down. The front brake is controlled by a foot lever The rear brake has most of the stopping power.

6. Alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the driver ____. An hour after 2 drinks are consumed. An hour after the first drink. Within minutes after consumption Only if more drinks are consumed than hours passed.

7. What is the hand signal for stopping? Arm extended straight down, palm facing back. Arm extended straight out, palm facing up, swing upward. Arm extended upward 45 degrees, palm forward pointing with index finger, swing in arc from back to front Forearm extended, fist clenched with short up and down motion.

8. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Increase your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed. Maintain or increase your speed Decrease your speed.

9. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? It is difficult to steer a motorcycle. Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful.

10. When behind a car, you should ride where the driver can see you in the ____ mirror? Drivers. None of the listed answers. Passenger Rearview.

11. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? 4 Two. Three. One.

12. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Give them plenty of room Do all of the above.

13. Which of the following is not required for a motorcycle passenger? Designate seat room. A helmet and eye protection. Passenger footrests. A backpack.

14. When should you have your headlight on? At night and in fog. At night only. At all times. Between dusk and dawn.

15. What can cause the engine to lock? Skidding the front tire. Braking using only one brake. Changing gears improperly. Being low on oil.

16. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Wear reflective clothing. Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Stay in low gears Use your low beam headlight.

17. When you are preparing to pass a vehicle, your motorcycle should be positioned in ____ of the lane. Any portion. The center portion. The left portion. The right portion.

18. What is the likelihood of being injured in a crash? 33% in motorcycle accidents and 90% in car crashes. 33% in motorcycle crashes and 17% in car crashes. 50% in motorcycle crashes and 50% in car crashes 90% in motorcycle crashes and 33% in car accidents.

19. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane. Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

20. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Making eye contact. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Using hand signals.

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To operate a motorcycle in Mississippi, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You must be at least 17 years old to apply for a motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. A motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your Class R driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the on-motorcycle skill test, and pay the fees.

The tests are taken at your local DPS office. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The on-motorcycle skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail the test, you may have to wait a week to retake it.