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Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Protective gear, lane positioning, braking, cornering, hazards, group riding and passengers for the motorcycle knowledge test.

162 questions · 7 topics · free, no sign-up

Mixed practice test

10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.

Timed mock exam

50 questions in 60 minutes, drawn from every topic. No answers shown until the end, then a score, your weakest topics and a review of what you missed.

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Sample questions

How should the front brake lever be applied?

  1. Grabbed as fast and hard as possible
  2. Squeezed smoothly and progressively
  3. Pumped rapidly on and off
  4. Held lightly and never fully
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B. Squeezed smoothly and progressively

Squeeze the front brake with steadily increasing pressure so weight can transfer to the front tire. Grabbing the lever can lock the front wheel before the tire has full grip.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Basic Vehicle Control: Braking

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually found?

  1. On the instrument panel, beside the ignition key
  2. Under the seat, right next to the battery
  3. On the left side, below the fuel tank
  4. Near the right handgrip, within thumb reach
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D. Near the right handgrip, within thumb reach

The engine cut-off switch is normally at the right handgrip where the thumb can reach it without letting go, so the engine can be shut off quickly. Controls under the seat could not be reached in an emergency.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Know Your Motorcycle: Controls

How should a properly sized helmet feel when you put it on?

  1. Snug all the way around your head
  2. Loose enough to rotate easily on your head
  3. Tight enough to leave a headache
  4. Loose at the crown and tight at the chin
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A. Snug all the way around your head

A helmet has to fit snugly all the way around so it stays in place during a crash. A loose helmet feels more comfortable in the shop but can shift or come off on impact.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Wear the Right Gear: Helmet Selection

How many riders does the manual suggest as the upper limit for one group?

  1. Two or three
  2. Four or five
  3. Eight to ten
  4. Twelve or more
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B. Four or five

Small groups of four or five are easier for other traffic to pass and are less likely to get split up. A larger party should divide into two or more smaller groups.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Group Riding: Keep the Group Small

Where is the best place to ride in your lane on a wet road?

  1. In the center strip of the lane
  2. On the painted lane line
  3. On the right edge by the shoulder
  4. In the tire tracks left by cars
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D. In the tire tracks left by cars

Car tires push water aside and the tracks carry less oil, so they usually give the best grip. The center strip collects oil drippings and painted lines become very slick when wet.

Reference: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Dangerous Surfaces: Slippery Surfaces

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Motorcycle permit knowledge test readyState DMVsUnited States (varies by state)

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