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

Your motorcycle clothing should be selected for...?

a. Visibility

b. Protection

c. Comfort

d. All of these things

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Very tightly

b. Loosely

c. Snugly

d. Any of these

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Increased sound modification

b. Decreased sound modification

c. All of these

d. A spark arrestor

Question 3 of 30

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

a. 250 feet

b. 500 feet

c. 750 feet

d. 1000 feet

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Thermal underclothes

b. Protective clothing

c. Face or eye protection

d. A DOT compliant helmet

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Your right thumb

b. Your right toe

c. Your left forefinger

d. Your left thumb

Question 6 of 30

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

a. A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces

b. All of these reasons

c. Motorcycling needs fine balance

d. A motorcycle responds more quickly to inputs

Question 7 of 30

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

a. Not having a chin bar

b. All of these

c. Not closing the face shield

d. Not having it secured

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Hyperthermia

b. Getting a ticket

c. Dehydration

d. Hypothermia

Question 9 of 30

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

a. At all times

b. When riding at high speed

c. When riding long distances

d. When riding in an open face helmet

Question 10 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Protection

c. Warmth

d. Grip

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Your monthly hundred mile Sunday ride out with friends

b. Your weekly 20 mile ride to see relatives

c. Your short daily commute

d. Your annual 1000 mile motorcycle touring vacation

Question 12 of 30

Your horn should be audible for what distance?

a. 300 feet

b. 200 feet

c. 150 feet

d. 100 feet

Question 13 of 30

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

a. 2 times

b. 3 times

c. 4 times

d. 1.5 times

Question 14 of 30

You can ride without eye protection if...?

a. You wear contact lenses

b. You're planning to ride slowly

c. At no time

d. You have a large windshield

Question 15 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. 8 months

b. 6 months

c. 4 months

d. 5 months

Question 16 of 30

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

a. 50% less

b. 40% less

c. 15% less

d. 25% less

Question 17 of 30

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

a. Both left and right mirrors

b. At least a left mirror

c. At least a right mirror

d. Either a left or right mirror

Question 18 of 30

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

a. At the waist and neck

b. At the neck and wrists

c. At the wrists and waist

d. At the neck, wrists and waist

Question 19 of 30

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

a. All 4 working

b. At least one working on each side

c. Both front working

d. Both rear working

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Frayed straps

b. Cracks

c. Loose padding

d. Any of these defects

Question 21 of 30

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

a. 250 feet

b. 200 feet

c. 150 feet

d. 100 feet

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Your right foot

b. Your left hand

c. Your left foot

d. Your right hand

Question 23 of 30

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

a. They won't have reflective panels

b. They won't protect you in a crash

c. They may tear at high speed

d. They won't be the right color

Question 24 of 30

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

a. For all of these reasons

b. They can blow off

c. They don't stop your eyes from watering

d. They provide no face protection

Question 25 of 30

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

a. Lawsuits

b. Motorcycle being written off

c. Death

d. Head or neck injuries

Question 26 of 30

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

a. Speedometer

b. Tachometer

c. Any of these

d. Odometer

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Comfortably push it with the engine off

b. Reach the controls without stretching

c. Do any of these things

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

Question 28 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 at night

b. If you're riding at high speed

c. If it's not a good fit

d. If you're riding in heavy traffic

Question 29 of 30

What should you do with laces on motorcycle boots?

a. Wrap them round your instep

b. Tie them in a double bow

c. Don't wear boots with laces

d. Tuck them away

Question 30 of 30

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