Louisiana Motorcycle Test 03

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Louisiana Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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You should increase your following distance if...?

The pavement is slippery

Traffic is heavy

Any of these apply

Visibility is poor

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What gives you a guarantee that a driver ahead will not pull out in front of you?

They have their engine off

They are not signaling

Nothing

Making eye contact

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The best way to communicate your presence when riding is...?

Waving

Using your light and horn

Revving your engine

Shouting

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When it is acceptable not to use your signals when making a turn?

When there is only one path you could take

When it's obvious what you're going to do

When the road is deserted

Never

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What percentage of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way?

50%

75%

25%

15%

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If you ride with your headlight on during the day, you are...?

Twice as likely to be seen

Breaking the law

Likely to annoy other drivers

Using your battery unnecessarily

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The majority of crashes occur when?

At dusk

At dawn

In broad daylight

At night time

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You are coming up on the vehicle stopped at an intersection. Where should you stop?

Well back of them

On their left-hand side

Close up to them

On their right hand side

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A parked car may present which of these hazards?

An opening door

A sudden U-turn

Any/all of them

A concealed pedestrian

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A vehicle approaching you is signaling a left turn. You should be ready to...?

Sound a warning blast on your horn

All of these

Brake hard

Maneuver evasively

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You should encourage a tailgater to get ahead of you by...?

Waving them through

Blipping your left turn signal

Slowing down

Moving over to the left

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Watching the taillights of a car in front of you at night can alert you to...?

Oncoming vehicles

Water on the road

Rough road conditions

Upcoming turns

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You should be particularly aware of other drivers attempting to share your lane when...?

There is heavy traffic

Any of these apply

You are about to join an offramp

You are about to turn at an intersection

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You should try to position yourself so that a driver in front can see you in...?

Their right side view mirror

Their left side view mirror

Their rearview mirror

Any of their mirrors

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A truck in front of you passes a lamppost. You should not reach that lamppost for another...?

3 seconds

1 second

1.5 seconds

2 seconds

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Most riders involved in crashes have...?

Used both brakes too heavily

Used too much front brake not enough rear brake

Used too much rear brake and not enough front brake

Not used enough of either brake

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Unless forbidden by city ordinances, you should park your motorcycle...?

At 90°, rear wheel to the curb

At an angle, front wheel to the curb

At 90°, front wheel to the curb

At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

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If your front brake locks in a quick stop, you should...?

Release and leave off

Increase rear brake pressure

Release and reapply

Increase front brake pressure

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The center part of your lane should be safe to ride on unless...?

It's very cold

It's foggy

It's raining

It's very hot

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As you begin to make a pass on a car, it suddenly speeds up to the posted speed limit. You should...?

Pull alongside and remonstrate

Sound a long blast on your horn

Accelerate and complete the pass

Drop back and wait

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When approaching an intersection, you should...?

Cover the front brake and the horn

Cover both brakes

Cover the clutch and rear brake

Cover the clutch and both brakes

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Compared to sunlight, riding under good artificial light makes it...?

Easier to judge distances

Harder to judge distances

All judgments the same

Any of these depending on conditions

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At a blind intersection, you should be mainly concerned with...?

Being as visible as possible

The best balance between visibility and being visible

Getting the best visibility possible

Getting across as quickly as possible

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A head check is used to...?

Count the number of pedestrians at a crossing

Make sure your helmet is on properly

Check for drivers in parked cars

Check your blind spot

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Which of these should be an important part of your evaluation of the road conditions ahead?

Pavement markings

Warning signs

Traffic signals

All of them

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Using the 'rider radar' technique, you should scan for hazards...?

4, 8 and 12 seconds ahead

5, 10 and 15 seconds ahead

2, 4 and 12 seconds ahead

1, 3 and 6 seconds ahead

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If you are going to slow down where other drivers may not expect you to, it's a good idea to...?

Flash your brake light

Shout

Sound your horn

Wave

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When trying to apply maximum straight-line breaking, you should look ahead to...?

Watch for a place you can dismount

Keep in a straight line

Watch for a place to swerve

Watch for a place you can speed up

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You find yourself with vehicles on both sides of you. You should not...?

Speed ahead

Stay where you are

Change lanes

Drop back

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It's particularly important to use your mirrors when...?

You're about to change lanes

You're about to slow down

In all of these situations

You're stopped at an intersection

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How to Use Our Practice Tests Effectively

1. Start with a Baseline Test

Begin by taking a practice test without preparation to gauge your current knowledge. This initial score will help you gauge which areas need the most work.

2. Review the Louisiana Motorcycle Operator’s Manual

Don’t sweat if you’re not passing the practice tests on your first few attempts. Review the Louisiana Motorcycle Operator’s Manual and focus on the sections you’re struggling with.

3. Take Multiple Practice Tests

One practice test might not fully prepare you for the real thing. We recommend cycling through all four of our practice tests to ensure you’re ready for any question the Louisiana DMV might throw your way.

4. Track Your Progress

Pay attention to your results on each test. Are your scores consistently improving? Great! That’s a clear sign you’re on the right track and getting closer to mastering the material.

5. Aim for Perfection

You’ll need an 80% or higher score on test day to pass. However, we recommend aiming for 90% or higher on the practice tests to ensure you’re fully prepared.