Mississippi Motorcycle Test 02

We will explain everything MS residents and aspiring motorcyclists need to know to pass the permit test, including key topics like road rules, traffic signs, and essential tips for success. We’ll also show you how our free motorcycle permit practice test can make preparation easier than you’d imagine.

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Mississippi Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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The first thing you should do whether up shifting or downshifting is to...?

Back off the throttle and pull in the clutch

Apply the front brake and pull in the clutch

Roll on the throttle and operate the gear shift lever

Roll on the throttle and pull in the clutch

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When leaning your motorcycle over in a curve, you should always remember that you will have...?

Less power

More power

More traction

Less traction

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You should try to avoid riding exactly in the center of the lane if...?

It's raining

It's freezing

It's dark

It's very warm

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You may exceed the posted speed limit to make a pass...?

If you need to avoid oncoming traffic

If there is clear road ahead

If the other driver is already at the speed limit

Never

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You come up behind a truck stopped at a red light. Where should you make your stop?

Right up to its rear fender

Well back of its rear fender

To the right of the driver's cab

To the left of the driver's cab

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If you see a driver ahead emerging from an entrance ramp, you should...?

Switch to the next lane over

Any of these, depending on circumstances

Sound your horn to warn them you are there

Slow down to make room

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When making a slow, tight turn to the left, your body should...?

Lean left

Lean right

Stay upright

Lean back

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When being passed by another vehicle, you should...?

Move to the right of your lane

Move to the left of your lane

Any of these

Stay in the center of your lane

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You should sit far enough forward in your seat that with your hands on the controls...?

Your arms are slightly bent

Your arms are fully stretched out

You have to lean from the waist

Your elbows are touching your sides

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At all times when you are riding, you should scan the road ahead to where you will be in...?

12 seconds time

4 seconds time

8 seconds time

2 seconds time

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In which of these areas should you be particularly focused on finding potential escape routes?

On country roads

On freeways

In business districts

In and around intersections

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The more assertively you search, the more...?

Time you will have

Escape routes you will have

All of these

Space you will have

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As you ride through a turn, your eyes should be fixed on...?

Your exit

The apex

The center line

The front wheel

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You should be principally concerned when riding with keeping a space cushion...?

To your left

To your right

To your rear

All around you

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You've pulled up at a stop line for an intersection and are waiting for your turn to cross. What gear should you be in?

5th

1st

Neutral

3rd

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For the purposes of selecting a lane position, you should divide your lane into how many parts?

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Your biggest danger, and what you should be looking out most for, is traffic...?

Coming from behind

Coming from the right

Coming from the left

Coming from anywhere

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To make your motorcycle go left in a turn, you should...?

Press the left hand grip and lean right

Press the right hand grip and lean right

Press the left hand grip and lean left

Press the right hand grip and lean left

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You should choose a lane position with an eye to all these things except...?

Setting up for turns

Providing an escape route

Avoiding blindspots

Faster acceleration

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When riding, you should keep your knees against the gas tank to help...?

Aerodynamics

Squeezing through small spaces

Crash avoidance

Balance

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Where in your gearbox will you find neutral?

Between 4th and 5th gear

Between 1st and 2nd gear

Before 1st gear

Between 3rd and 4th gear

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Before you make any pass, you must...?

Make a head check

Check your mirrors

Do all of these

Use your turn signals

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You give the driver ahead the best chance of seeing you if you ride in a position where you are visible in...?

Any of their mirrors

Their rearview mirror

Their right sideview mirror

Their left sideview mirror

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A car driver ahead of you is travelling at 15 mph below the speed limit. What should happen to your 2 seconds following distance?

You can decrease it

It becomes irrelevant

You should increase it

It should stay the same

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In every stop, you should use...?

Either brake

Both brakes

The front brake

The rear brake

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You should only share a lane with another vehicle...?

In none of these circumstances

If traffic is very heavy

If you are both headed for the same offramp

If you are making a pass

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Which of these is not part of the SEE strategy?

Escape

Evaluate

Execute

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When you are aiming for maximum straight line braking, you should, as you go through the maneuver...?

Increase front pressure and decrease rear

Increase pressure on front and rear

Decrease pressure on front and rear

Increase rear pressure and decrease front

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The best way to handle a tailgater is to get them in front of you. The best way to achieve this is...?

Pull out to the left and let them pass on the inside

Slow down and open up a space ahead

Maintain your speed but wave them past you

Move to the side of the road to let them through

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If you start from a standstill with your right hand higher than the throttle, you are risking...?

Accidentally activating the engine cutoff

Accidental over throttling

Accidental braking

Accidental gear changes

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Why a Practice Test is Essential for MS Riders

Taking a motorcycle permit practice test is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the real thing. Here’s why:

1. It Identifies Knowledge Gaps

Not sure about specific rules or road signs? A practice test shows you which areas need improvement, allowing you to target your studies where they matter most.

2. Builds Confidence

Are you nervous about the test? Familiarizing yourself with the format and types of questions beforehand will help ease your pre-exam jitters.

3. Promotes Safer Riding

The test isn’t just about earning your license—it’s about learning how to operate a motorcycle safely. Practicing these concepts ensures you’re better prepared to avoid crashes and accidents on the road.

By using our free Mississippi motorcycle permit practice test, you can assess your readiness, improve your knowledge, and increase the odds of passing on your first attempt.