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

100 feet

200 feet

250 feet

150 feet

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

At least a right mirror

Either a left or right mirror

Both left and right mirrors

At least a left mirror

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

Not having it secured

Not having a chin bar

All of these

Not closing the face shield

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

1000 feet

750 feet

250 feet

500 feet

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

They can blow off

For all of these reasons

They provide no face protection

They don't stop your eyes from watering

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

A motorcycle responds more quickly to inputs

All of these reasons

Motorcycling needs fine balance

A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces

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

15% less

25% less

40% less

50% less

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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

Get both feet on the ground when sitting in the saddle

Do any of these things

Reach the controls without stretching

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

All of these

Grip

Warmth

Protection

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

Your short daily commute

Your weekly 20 mile ride to see relatives

Your monthly hundred mile Sunday ride out with friends

Your annual 1000 mile motorcycle touring vacation

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

At the wrists and waist

At the waist and neck

At the neck and wrists

At the neck, wrists and waist

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

Any of these

Snugly

Loosely

Very tightly

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

Thermal underclothes

A DOT compliant helmet

Face or eye protection

Protective clothing

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

Dehydration

Hyperthermia

Getting a ticket

Hypothermia

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Your horn should be audible for what distance?

200 feet

300 feet

150 feet

100 feet

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

Increased sound modification

All of these

A spark arrestor

Decreased sound modification

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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 at high speed

If it's not a good fit

If you're riding at night

If you're riding in heavy traffic

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

Cracks

Frayed straps

Any of these defects

Loose padding

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

Your right toe

Your left thumb

Your left forefinger

Your right thumb

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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?

5 months

4 months

8 months

6 months

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

All 4 working

Both rear working

At least one working on each side

Both front working

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

1.5 times

2 times

4 times

3 times

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What should you do with laces on motorcycle boots?

Tie them in a double bow

Tuck them away

Don't wear boots with laces

Wrap them round your instep

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

Motorcycle being written off

Death

Head or neck injuries

Lawsuits

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

Any of these

Speedometer

Odometer

Tachometer

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

When riding at high speed

When riding long distances

At all times

When riding in an open face helmet

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Your motorcycle clothing should be selected for...?

Protection

All of these things

Comfort

Visibility

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

Your left foot

Your right foot

Your right hand

Your left hand

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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

Your score is

What to Expect in the Montana Motorcycle Permit Test

Before we begin the practice tests, let’s review the actual Montana Motorcycle Permit Test so you know what to expect.

When you take the test, you’ll need to demonstrate knowledge of three key areas:

Motorcycle Driving Basics – Including safe handling techniques, proper use of equipment, and riding strategies.
Montana Road Rules – Covering everything from speed limits and right-of-way laws to navigating intersections.
Traffic Signs – Ensuring you recognize and correctly interpret vital traffic signals and signs.

The multiple-choice questions are based on the Montana Motorcycle Operator Manual, your go-to preparation resource. To pass, you’ll need to achieve a score of at least 80%.

Sounds manageable, right? Yet many people find themselves unprepared for tricky or unexpected questions. That’s where a practice test is invaluable.