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

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

a. Your left forefinger

b. Your right toe

c. Your right thumb

d. Your left thumb

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Your left foot

b. Your right foot

c. Your left hand

d. Your right hand

Question 2 of 30

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

a. 250 feet

b. 1000 feet

c. 500 feet

d. 750 feet

Question 3 of 30

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

a. 100 feet

b. 250 feet

c. 150 feet

d. 200 feet

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Protection

b. Grip

c. Warmth

d. All of these

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Frayed straps

b. Loose padding

c. Cracks

d. Any of these defects

Question 6 of 30

What should you do with laces on motorcycle boots?

a. Wrap them round your instep

b. Tuck them away

c. Tie them in a double bow

d. Don't wear boots with laces

Question 7 of 30

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

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

b. Do any of these things

c. Comfortably push it with the engine off

d. Reach the controls without stretching

Question 8 of 30

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

a. Loosely

b. Very tightly

c. Any of these

d. Snugly

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Any of these

b. Speedometer

c. Odometer

d. Tachometer

Question 10 of 30

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

a. They can blow off

b. They don't stop your eyes from watering

c. They provide no face protection

d. For all of these reasons

Question 11 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 high speed

b. If you're riding at night

c. If you're riding in heavy traffic

d. If it's not a good fit

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Not closing the face shield

b. Not having it secured

c. Not having a chin bar

d. All of these

Question 13 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Decreased sound modification

c. Increased sound modification

d. A spark arrestor

Question 14 of 30

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

a. At all times

b. When riding long distances

c. When riding at high speed

d. When riding in an open face helmet

Question 15 of 30

Your horn should be audible for what distance?

a. 300 feet

b. 200 feet

c. 150 feet

d. 100 feet

Question 16 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. 6 months

b. 4 months

c. 5 months

d. 8 months

Question 17 of 30

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

a. Motorcycle being written off

b. Death

c. Lawsuits

d. Head or neck injuries

Question 18 of 30

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

a. At the waist and neck

b. At the wrists and waist

c. At the neck and wrists

d. At the neck, wrists and waist

Question 19 of 30

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

a. A DOT compliant helmet

b. Protective clothing

c. Face or eye protection

d. Thermal underclothes

Question 20 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. Either a left or right mirror

d. At least a right mirror

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Both front working

b. Both rear working

c. At least one working on each side

d. All 4 working

Question 22 of 30

You can ride without eye protection if...?

a. You wear contact lenses

b. At no time

c. You have a large windshield

d. You're planning to ride slowly

Question 23 of 30

Your motorcycle clothing should be selected for...?

a. All of these things

b. Visibility

c. Comfort

d. Protection

Question 24 of 30

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

a. 3 times

b. 2 times

c. 4 times

d. 1.5 times

Question 25 of 30

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

a. They won't protect you in a crash

b. They won't have reflective panels

c. They may tear at high speed

d. They won't be the right color

Question 26 of 30

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

a. 50% less

b. 25% less

c. 40% less

d. 15% less

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Hypothermia

b. Getting a ticket

c. Hyperthermia

d. Dehydration

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Your short daily commute

b. Your weekly 20 mile ride to see relatives

c. Your monthly hundred mile Sunday ride out with friends

d. Your annual 1000 mile motorcycle touring vacation

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Motorcycling needs fine balance

b. All of these reasons

c. A motorcycle is more sensitive to outside forces

d. A motorcycle responds more quickly to inputs

Question 30 of 30

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