Montana Motorcycle Test 01

Preparing for the Montana Motorcycle Permit Test can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you’re a seasoned rider exploring Montana’s stunning open roads for the first time or completely new to motorcycles, understanding how to conquer the written test is an essential first step.

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Montana Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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When choosing a helmet you should select one that fits...?

Snugly

Any of these

Loosely

Very tightly

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If you are going to ride through a national park, what additional equipment should your muffler have?

Increased sound modification

Decreased sound modification

A spark arrestor

All of these

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On which of these trips are you most likely to have a crash?

Your monthly hundred mile Sunday ride out with friends

Your short daily commute

Your annual 1000 mile motorcycle touring vacation

Your weekly 20 mile ride to see relatives

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It's a hot day and so you decide to ride without your jacket. You are risking...?

Getting a ticket

Hyperthermia

Dehydration

Hypothermia

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In crashes at all speeds, if you're not wearing a helmet how much more likely are you to die?

2 times

4 times

3 times

1.5 times

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What's the minimum safety requirement for mirrors on a motorcycle?

Both left and right mirrors

At least a left mirror

Either a left or right mirror

At least a right mirror

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On a normal motorcycle, the engine cut-off switch will be operated with...?

Your left thumb

Your left forefinger

Your right thumb

Your right toe

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Your motorcycle clothing should be selected for...?

Visibility

Comfort

All of these things

Protection

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Statistically, 20% of motorcycle crashes result in...?

Death

Lawsuits

Head or neck injuries

Motorcycle being written off

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If you crash at less than 30 mph, a helmet makes the likelihood of injury...?

40% less

15% less

25% less

50% less

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To avoid permanent hearing damage from motorcycling, you should consider wearing earplugs...?

When riding in an open face helmet

At all times

When riding at high speed

When riding long distances

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Which of these is the only reason a DOT-compliant helmet will stop you seeing all you need to either side?

If you're riding in heavy traffic

If you're riding at high speed

If you're riding at night

If it's not a good fit

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Why are eyeglasses and sunglasses not suitable as your only eye protection when riding?

For all of these reasons

They can blow off

They provide no face protection

They don't stop your eyes from watering

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To be legal for riding in Montana, your headlamp and taillight must be visible for what distance?

250 feet

500 feet

750 feet

1000 feet

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You should reject a motorcycle as being a bad fit for you if you can't...?

Comfortably push it with the engine off

Reach the controls without stretching

Get both feet on the ground when sitting in the saddle

Do any of these things

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To avoid chill and fatigue, your winter jacket should fit snugly...?

At the wrists and waist

At the neck and wrists

At the neck, wrists and waist

At the waist and neck

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You have a pair of waterproof gardening overalls. Why are these not suitable for rain protection when motorcycling?

They won't be the right color

They won't protect you in a crash

They won't have reflective panels

They may tear at high speed

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When borrowing someone else's motorcycle, you should remember that more than 50% of crashes involve riders who have had less than how much experience on their motorcycle?

6 months

4 months

5 months

8 months

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On a normal motorcycle, your clutch will be operated by...?

Your left foot

Your right hand

Your left hand

Your right foot

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Motorcycling is a much more involved task than driving a car because...?

Motorcycling needs fine balance

All of these reasons

A motorcycle responds more quickly to inputs

A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces

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Your rearview mirror must be located to give you a clear view of the road for how far behind?

250 feet

200 feet

150 feet

100 feet

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Which of these is the only thing which you do not need to wear every time you ride?

A DOT compliant helmet

Face or eye protection

Thermal underclothes

Protective clothing

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You should reject any helmet you are offered if it has...?

Any of these defects

Cracks

Frayed straps

Loose padding

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To see the distance you have travelled, you should check your...?

Odometer

Speedometer

Any of these

Tachometer

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Your horn should be audible for what distance?

150 feet

200 feet

300 feet

100 feet

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You can ride without eye protection if...?

You're planning to ride slowly

You have a large windshield

You wear contact lenses

At no time

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What should you do with laces on motorcycle boots?

Tuck them away

Tie them in a double bow

Wrap them round your instep

Don't wear boots with laces

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The minimum requirement for working turn signals on a motorcycle is...?

At least one working on each side

Both front working

Both rear working

All 4 working

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Which of these can render a helmet useless if you crash?

All of these

Not having a chin bar

Not having it secured

Not closing the face shield

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You should always wear gloves when riding for...?

Warmth

All of these

Grip

Protection

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