Montana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

In this completely free practice test for the Montana Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Montana Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Montana Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 01

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

a. When riding at high speed

b. At all times

c. When riding in an open face helmet

d. When riding long distances

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Either a left or right mirror

b. At least a left mirror

c. Both left and right mirrors

d. At least a right mirror

Question 2 of 30

Your horn should be audible for what distance?

a. 150 feet

b. 300 feet

c. 100 feet

d. 200 feet

Question 3 of 30

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

a. They can blow off

b. They provide no face protection

c. For all of these reasons

d. They don't stop your eyes from watering

Question 4 of 30

Your motorcycle clothing should be selected for...?

a. Comfort

b. All of these things

c. Visibility

d. Protection

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Your right toe

b. Your left thumb

c. Your right thumb

d. Your left forefinger

Question 6 of 30

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

a. All of these reasons

b. Motorcycling needs fine balance

c. A motorcycle responds more quickly to inputs

d. A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces

Question 7 of 30

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

a. Odometer

b. Tachometer

c. Any of these

d. Speedometer

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Head or neck injuries

b. Motorcycle being written off

c. Lawsuits

d. Death

Question 9 of 30

You can ride without eye protection if...?

a. You wear contact lenses

b. At no time

c. You're planning to ride slowly

d. You have a large windshield

Question 10 of 30

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

a. A spark arrestor

b. Increased sound modification

c. Decreased sound modification

d. All of these

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Cracks

b. Any of these defects

c. Frayed straps

d. Loose padding

Question 12 of 30

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

a. All 4 working

b. Both front working

c. Both rear working

d. At least one working on each side

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Your short daily commute

b. Your monthly hundred mile Sunday ride out with friends

c. Your weekly 20 mile ride to see relatives

d. Your annual 1000 mile motorcycle touring vacation

Question 14 of 30

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

a. 750 feet

b. 250 feet

c. 500 feet

d. 1000 feet

Question 15 of 30

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

a. 1.5 times

b. 2 times

c. 4 times

d. 3 times

Question 16 of 30

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

a. 40% less

b. 15% less

c. 50% less

d. 25% less

Question 17 of 30

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

a. 200 feet

b. 150 feet

c. 250 feet

d. 100 feet

Question 18 of 30

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

a. Snugly

b. Any of these

c. Loosely

d. Very tightly

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Do any of these things

b. Reach the controls without stretching

c. Get both feet on the ground when sitting in the saddle

d. Comfortably push it with the engine off

Question 20 of 30

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?

a. 4 months

b. 5 months

c. 8 months

d. 6 months

Question 21 of 30

What should you do with laces on motorcycle boots?

a. Tie them in a double bow

b. Don't wear boots with laces

c. Tuck them away

d. Wrap them round your instep

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Your left hand

b. Your left foot

c. Your right foot

d. Your right hand

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Face or eye protection

b. Protective clothing

c. A DOT compliant helmet

d. Thermal underclothes

Question 24 of 30

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

a. At the neck and wrists

b. At the waist and neck

c. At the wrists and waist

d. At the neck, wrists and waist

Question 25 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Not having it secured

c. Not having a chin bar

d. Not closing the face shield

Question 26 of 30

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

a. If you're riding in heavy traffic

b. If you're riding at high speed

c. If it's not a good fit

d. If you're riding at night

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Getting a ticket

b. Dehydration

c. Hyperthermia

d. Hypothermia

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Protection

b. All of these

c. Grip

d. Warmth

Question 29 of 30

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

a. They may tear at high speed

b. They won't have reflective panels

c. They won't be the right color

d. They won't protect you in a crash

Question 30 of 30

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