Mississippi Motorcycle Test 03

The road to obtaining your MS Motorcycle License starts with the Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test, and preparation is the key to success. With the help of our free practice test, you’ll not only pass the exam but also gain the knowledge and skills needed to ride confidently and safely.

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Mississippi Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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The best position in a lane when it's wet is often...?

The right tire track left by cars

The center of the lane

The left tire track left by cars

The gutter

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Most riders involved in crashes...?

Used too little front brake

Used too much front brake

Used too little rear brake

Didn't change gear quickly enough

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If you are attempting to apply maximum straight line breaking, you should look...?

Into the distance

At your front wheel

At your handlebars

At the pavement 10 feet ahead

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Keeping your headlight on during the day...?

Makes you twice as likely to be noticed

Is a waste of battery power

Is a traffic violation

Can distract other drivers

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When riding a night, you should reduce your speed...?

On unfamiliar roads

In suburban districts

On freeways

Everywhere

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You're approaching a blind intersection on your right. To give drivers the best chance of seeing you, you should...?

Move towards the gutter

Stay in the center of the lane

Move towards the center line

Flash your headlight repeatedly

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If the rear wheel locks and skids, you should be aware that when you release it there is a danger of...?

A highside crash

A low side crash

All of these

A further skid

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The best way for your clothing to help you be visible at night is if...?

It is a neutral color

It is a bright color

It is white

It has reflective strips

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You're riding on a 3 lane freeway and planning to move from the right to the middle lane. Why should you also check the far lane before moving?

To see if you can cross both lanes at once

To make sure no driver in that lane is planning to join the same one as you

For any of those reasons

To see if there is a better opportunity to accelerate there

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When choosing motorcycle clothing and thinking about visibility, you should remember that your body makes up...?

25% of what a driver can see

40% of what a driver can see

50% of what a driver can see

30% of what a driver can see

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'Making a head check' means...?

Examining your helmet for flaws

Nodding to another driver to stop

Turning to look into your blind spot

Assessing your level of fatigue

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As you move across an intersection, you should avoid...?

All of these things

Sudden deceleration

Sudden changes of course

Sudden acceleration

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In rainy conditions, when will pavement be particularly slippery?

After half an hour of rain

As the pavement starts to dry

Just after the rain starts

As the rain starts to ease off

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At what point in a turn should you cancel your turn signal?

As soon as the turn is completed

As soon as the turn is commenced

As soon as you are 25 yards past the turn

As soon as you pass the apex

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The best way to avoid being thrown off your motorcycle if you have to ride over an object is...?

To throw your weight forward

To stand up on the foot pegs

To accelerate hard at the object

To throw your weight backward

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You are approaching a wide sweeping curve and there is no traffic either behind or ahead. Your best line is...?

Inside

Outside

Inside

Outside

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If you are forced to tackle a wide slippery surface, all your actions should be...?

Fast

Smooth

Aggressive

Timid

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You see two hazards ahead. You should...?

Slow down to separate them into two separate issues

Do any of these depending on circumstances

Speed up to make them into a single hazard

Pass one, stop, then pass the other

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If you lock up your front wheel when braking, you should...?

Release the front brake completely and leave off

Increase rear braking pressure

Release the front brake halfway and reapply

Release the front brake completely and reapply

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There is a large oak tree on the verge ahead to your right. It can't jump out at you, why should it be a factor in your planning?

For all of these reasons

It may be disguising another hazard

Someone may step out from behind it

It may change like conditions as you approach

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The road is icy, so you pulled over to take a break and let the ice melt. When you set off again, you should be aware that ice may be lingering...?

In all of these areas

In hollows

On bridges

In shady spots

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You plan to slow to enter the garage of an apartment block which has a concealed underground entrance on the right. What's the best way of letting drivers behind know this?

Point to where you are planning to go

Veer sharply to your right

Flash your brake light

Turn and shout a warning

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It's particularly important to monitor your mirrors...?

Before you slow down

Before you change lanes

In all of these situations

When stopped at an intersection

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To cut down your reaction time in high-risk areas, you should...?

Cover the rear brake and the headlight flasher

Cover both brakes and the horn

Cover the clutch and the horn

Cover the clutch and both brakes

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Which of these colors is not recommended for motorcycle clothing in terms of visibility?

Yellow

Blue

Green

Red

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

50%+

30%

40%

20%

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It's broad daylight and a driver coming from your left is looking straight at you. This means...?

They've definitely seen you

You can assume nothing

They'll definitely stop for you

You can discount them as a hazard

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Your minimum following distance at night should be...?

2 seconds

4 seconds

2.5 seconds

3 seconds

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The best way to describe the right way to use your front and rear brakes respectively is...?

Squeeze and press

Feather and tap

Grab and stamp

Any of these depending on circumstances

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You see a parked car ahead of you on the right with a person sitting in the driver's seat. The biggest danger they present is that they may...?

Open the driver's door

Join your lane ahead of you

Pull a U-turn across you

Throw rubbish from the window

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How to Prepare for the Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test

Step 1: Download the Mississippi Motorcycle Operator Manual

Your preparation starts with downloading and studying the Mississippi Motorcycle Operator Manual. This manual covers every topic you’ll encounter on the test, from basic driving skills to state-specific traffic laws. Make sure to review it thoroughly.

Step 2: Take a Free Practice Test

Once you’ve read the manual, test your knowledge with a Mississippi motorcycle permit practice test. Our practice test features 30 multiple-choice questions to assess your understanding of key topics like:

Motorcycle driving techniques
Right-of-way rules
Road signs and signals

Our test aims to help you identify your weak areas so you can focus on mastering them before the exam. And remember—it’s 100% free!

Step 3: Brush Up on Motorcycle Safety

Passing the permit test isn’t just about memorizing rules; it’s also about understanding how to stay safe on the road. Here are some key safety tips to keep in mind:

Always wear proper protective gear, including a DOT-approved helmet.
Familiarize yourself with your motorcycle’s controls and functions before riding.
Maintain a safe following distance to reduce the risk of collisions.
Be visible—use your headlights and wear brightly colored clothing.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Step 4: Schedule Your DMV Appointment

Once you feel confident in your knowledge, it’s time to schedule your permit test at the nearest Mississippi DMV location. Don’t forget to bring the necessary documents, such as identification, proof of residency, and testing fees.