Montana Motorcycle Test 03

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Montana Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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When making a turn, you should cancel your signal...?

20 yards after completing the turn

As soon as you commence the turn

As soon as you reach the apex

As soon as the turn is completed

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When making a pass, you should signal...?

When cutting back in

When turning out and when cutting back in

When turning out

You don't have to

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When facing multiple hazards, you should deal with them...?

Singly

In pairs

As one single group

In groups of three

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As you approach an intersection, the most important thing to plan is...?

How you can force other drivers to yield

Where your escape route lies

How you can get across as quickly as possible

All of these things

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You must make a special point of using your mirrors...?

When stopped at an intersection

Before slowing down

Before changing lanes

In all these situations

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You should consider sharing a lane with another vehicle...?

To make a pass

Never

When preparing to turn

In heavy traffic

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You see a cyclist ahead whom you fear may pull into your path. You should warn them of your presence by...?

Sounding a series of regular beeps on your horn

Getting on your horn and staying on it

Sounding a single quick beep on your horn

Any of these

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When choosing clothing for visibility, you should remember that most crashes occur...?

In broad daylight

At nighttime

At dawn

At dusk

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Which of these should be a part of your evaluation strategy as you ride?

Traffic control devices

Other vehicles

Road surface characteristics

All of them

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You should use your high beam headlight at night...?

Except on the freeway

Except in rural areas

At all times

Except when approaching another vehicle

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The best place to avoid being affected by wind blast from a passing large vehicle is...?

The right of the lane

It makes no difference

The center of the lane

The left of the lane

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In the SEE strategy, the S stands for...?

Stealth

Speed

Swerve

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In any area where you may have to react quickly, you should...?

Cover both brakes and gear shift lever

Cover the clutch and both brakes

Cover both brakes and the horn

Cover the rear brake and headlight flasher

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A highside crash can be caused by...?

Releasing the rear brake with the wheels out of alignment

Releasing the rear brake too quickly in a turn

Leaning over too far in a turn

Not applying the front and rear brakes together

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If your real wheel locks, you can leave it until you're stopped, provided...?

The motorcycle is upright

All of these apply

You're on a good road surface

You're going in a straight line

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You're looking for a place to park, and you see an empty space 100 yards ahead. To warn other drivers that you are going to slow, it's best to...?

Turn and shout your intentions

Flash your brake light

Point to the space with your right hand

Start indicating immediately

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Convex mirrors make objects seen further away than they really are. The best way to deal with this is...?

Swap them out for flat ones

Practice when stationary

Never trust what you see

Maneuver faster than you would normally

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You have cars either side of you and a truck ahead on the freeway. What's your best choice?

Drop back to a clearer area

Sound your horn to tell the truck driver to move

Accelerate hard and swerve between them

Maintain your position

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More than 50% of motorcycles/car crashes are caused by...?

Drivers entering the motorcyclist's right-of-way

Motorcyclists entering the driver's right-of-way

Drivers speeding

Motorcyclists speeding

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As you ride, your 'RiderRadar' should be monitoring...?

180° to your front

120° to your front

90° to your left and right

360° around you

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You're going straight across an intersection, with an oncoming vehicle waiting to turn left across you. You should...?

Maintain a straight path

Gradually edge towards it

Rapidly swerve away from it

Gradually edge away from it

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If you ride with your headlight on in the day, you are...?

Wasting your battery

Making no difference

Breaking the law

Twice as likely to be noticed

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When you see a car ahead parked but with a person in the driver's seat, you should be wary that...?

Any of these things might happen

They might pull into your path

The driver's door may open

They may pull a U-turn

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If you're forced to ride over an obstacle, you can help yourself by lightening the front end by doing what?

Accelerating hard

Slightly rolling on the throttle

Pulling on the handlebars

Throwing your weight backwards

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At a blind intersection, the best way of guaranteeing your safety is to...?

Enter the intersection as fast as possible

Enter the intersection as slow as possible

Stop and lean forward to look out

Use your ears to replace your eyes

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When applying maximum straight line braking, you should look...?

To your left

Straight ahead

At the handlebars

At your front wheel

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When riding at night, you should reduce your speed compared to daytime...?

When riding unfamiliar roads

In urban areas

In all circumstances

On the freeway

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A 'head check' is used to...?

Eliminate your blind spot

Indicate to other drivers

Make sure your helmet is safe

Assess how tired you are

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Most riders involved in crashes have used...?

Not enough rear brake and too much front

Too much of both brakes

Not enough front brake and too much rear

Not enough of both brakes

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The #1 choice for visibility is clothing that is...?

Dark

Professional looking

Reflective

Brightly colored

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How to Use the Montana Motorcycle Practice Test Effectively

To get the most out of your preparation, follow these six practical tips while using our free test:

1. Start With the Montana Operator Manual

Begin by thoroughly reading the Montana Motorcycle Operator Manual. It’s the ultimate study guide and the foundation behind all test material. Pay particular attention to sections on riding safety and Montana’s road regulations.

2. Take the Practice Test Early

Don’t wait until the last minute—test your knowledge with our practice test as soon as you start studying. This will help you identify areas for improvement early on, allowing you to refine your study plan.

3. Practice Consistently

Repetition is key to retaining what you’ve learned. Aim to take the practice test multiple times, focusing on areas where you miss questions until they click.

4. Treat It Like the Real Thing

Create a quiet, focused environment when you sit for the practice test. This helps simulate the actual test experience and ensures you build test-taking skills alongside your knowledge.

5. Review Your Mistakes

Each incorrect answer is an opportunity to learn. Go back to your Montana Motorcycle Operator Manual and review sections related to the questions you missed to ensure you fully understand the concept.

6. Reach Out for Support

If you’re still unsure about specific material, please get in touch with us. Our team is here to help with any questions or concerns you have about the test or getting your Montana Motorcycle License.