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

1000 feet

250 feet

750 feet

500 feet

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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 in heavy traffic

If you're riding at night

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

Either a left or right mirror

At least a right mirror

At least a left mirror

Both left and right mirrors

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You can ride without eye protection if...?

You have a large windshield

At no time

You're planning to ride slowly

You wear contact lenses

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

Motorcycling needs fine balance

All of these reasons

A motorcycle responds more quickly to inputs

A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces

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

At the waist and neck

At the neck, wrists and waist

At the wrists and waist

At the neck and wrists

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

Tachometer

Speedometer

Any of these

Odometer

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

Death

Motorcycle being written off

Head or neck injuries

Lawsuits

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

All of these

Decreased sound modification

Increased sound modification

A spark arrestor

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

They don't stop your eyes from watering

They can blow off

They provide no face protection

For all of these reasons

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

Your weekly 20 mile ride to see relatives

Your annual 1000 mile motorcycle touring vacation

Your monthly hundred mile Sunday ride out with friends

Your short daily commute

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

Loose padding

Any of these defects

Frayed straps

Cracks

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What should you do with laces on motorcycle boots?

Tuck them away

Don't wear boots with laces

Wrap them round your instep

Tie them in a double bow

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

Both rear working

Both front working

All 4 working

At least one working on each side

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

150 feet

200 feet

250 feet

100 feet

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

Your right thumb

Your right toe

Your left forefinger

Your left thumb

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Your motorcycle clothing should be selected for...?

Comfort

Visibility

Protection

All of these things

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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...?

Hyperthermia

Getting a ticket

Hypothermia

Dehydration

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

3 times

2 times

4 times

1.5 times

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

When riding at high speed

When riding in an open face helmet

At all times

When riding long distances

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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 have reflective panels

They may tear at high speed

They won't protect you in a crash

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

Your right foot

Your left hand

Your right hand

Your left foot

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

Reach the controls without stretching

Do any of these things

Get both feet on the ground when sitting in the saddle

Comfortably push it with the engine off

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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

8 months

4 months

6 months

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Your horn should be audible for what distance?

300 feet

100 feet

200 feet

150 feet

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

Protection

Grip

All of these

Warmth

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

Not having a chin bar

Not having it secured

All of these

Not closing the face shield

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

Very tightly

Loosely

Snugly

Any of these

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

50% less

25% less

15% less

40% less

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.