Montana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When should you check your motorcycle tires? At the beginning of the season. Monthly. Once a week. Every time before you ride.

2. What is the best path through a curve? It is close to the center line. It is the center of the road. It is close to the edge of the road It is different for each curve.

3. You should flash your brake light when The speed limit changes. You slow down where others might not expect it. You are going to turn left You slow down in rural areas.

4. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Drive only during the day. Take frequent rest breaks. Drink beverages with caffeine Avoid making long trips.

5. The best protection you can have while riding is what? A safe distance between other vehicles known as a 'cushion of space'. A sturdy motorcycle and protective clothing. None of the listed answers An aggressive driving style that will make other drivers keep their distance out of fear.

6. It is important to check your mirrors when Stopped at an intersection. You are about to slow down. You are about to change lanes All of the above.

7. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving Unless riding over a slippery surface.

8. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Move into the center of the lane position. Make sure your luggage is secure. Skim your feet along the road Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on.

9. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. The staggered formation. Motorcycles should not ride in groups In pairs.

10. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 25-degree. 90-degree. 135-degree. 45-degree.

11. When pulling off the road, you must check If there is room to pull off the road. To see if the surface provides enough traction for motorcycles. If it is a designated pull out area To see if you are being tailgated.

12. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Alert others to your actions. Slow down. Reduce your reaction time Change lanes.

13. Is it important to be ____ to other drivers by wearing clothing that makes you stand out. Behind. Hidden. Visible None of the answers listed.

14. The turning diameter of a vehicle must be what to qualify as a three-wheeled vehicle? Less than 10' at its widest point. Less than 30' at its widest point. Less than 40' at its widest point Less than 60' at its widest point. Less than 50' at its widest point.

15. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Help the motorcycle slow down. Cause the motorcycle to slip. Help stabilize the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

16. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Is safer because you complete the turn quickly. Should never be done. Helps stabilize the motorcycle Should only be done when passing others.

17. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. Wet pavement. All of these.

18. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking? Fully apply both brakes. Apply the front brake quickly. Alternate between the front and rear brake Use the rear brake only.

19. Most over-the-counter, prescription, or illegal drugs have side effects that ____. Increase the ability to drive, by means such as making you quicker, or more attentive. Raise the risk of driving, by impacting your ability to drive safely. None of the listed answers Have mostly no effect on your ability to drive.

20. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Never try to start on an upward hill. Start in second gear Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

To operate a motorcycle in Montana, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). At age 15, you can apply for a motorcycle learner license if you have successfully completed a driver's education course. Upon completing the learner license requirements, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement. A motorcycle learner license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner license, you must have a valid Montana driver's license, apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees.

The tests are taken at your local MVD. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. The test is comprehensive and covers questions specifically geared toward motorcycle drivers. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. Your motorcycle must be properly registered before you can use it for the test. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.