Montana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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 04

When riding across slippery surfaces, you should use...?

a. Front brake only

b. Rear brake only

c. Both brakes

d. No brakes

Question 1 of 30

If you don't load your saddlebags evenly, you are risking...?

a. Damage to your motorcycle

b. Drift to one side

c. Damage to your saddlebags

d. All of these

Question 2 of 30

You were planning a ride, but you wake up to find there is snow and ice on the road. What's your best plan?

a. Ride with your feet down

b. Make sure you ride with a partner

c. Seek out the busiest roads

d. Cancel your ride

Question 3 of 30

In a group of riders, the closest any rider should be to the rider in front is...?

a. 3 seconds

b. 4 seconds

c. 2 seconds

d. 1 second

Question 4 of 30

If you've been drinking, how can you be certain you will be under the blood alcohol concentration limit?

a. By dividing your drinks by time

b. By asking others to judge your sobriety

c. By alternating your drinks with water

d. You can't be

Question 5 of 30

Which of these will need adjusting if you're carrying a passenger?

a. Rear turn signal angles

b. Headlight angle

c. Front turn signal angles

d. Taillight angle

Question 6 of 30

You are on a group ride and the least experienced rider starts to drop back. What should happen?

a. Everyone should maintain speed

b. Everyone should wait for them in the next agreed marker

c. Everyone should slow down for them

d. The sweep rider should drop back for them

Question 7 of 30

Where should you be particularly aware of the danger of buildups of dirt and gravel?

a. Along the edges of curves

b. In hollows

c. At busy intersections

d. At toll booths

Question 8 of 30

When carrying a passenger, you must be aware that...?

a. Your braking distance will be longer

b. Your acceleration will be slower

c. Your ride height will be lower

d. All of these things apply

Question 9 of 30

The least experienced riders in a group should be stationed...?

a. At the rear of the group

b. Behind the leader

c. In the middle of the group

d. At the head of the group

Question 10 of 30

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident when you have been drinking, what is the likelihood that you will be injured?

a. 9 times out of 10

b. 5 times out of 10

c. 3 times out of 10

d. 7 times out of 10

Question 11 of 30

The most likely cause of engine overheating and seizure is...?

a. Riding in the wrong gear

b. Poor maintenance

c. High external temperatures

d. Lack of antifreeze

Question 12 of 30

In your luggage system, what's the best place for heavier items?

a. The back of the tank bag

b. The saddlebags

c. The front of the tank bag

d. The luggage rack

Question 13 of 30

Your passenger should mount your motorcycle...?

a. Before you, with the engine on

b. After you, with the engine off

c. Before you, with the engine off

d. After you, with the engine on

Question 14 of 30

You can still carry a passenger if you don't have...?

a. A strap or passenger handholds

b. None of these

c. A proper seat

d. Passenger foot rests

Question 15 of 30

What percentage of motorcycle riders killed in crashes had been drinking?

a. 40%

b. 30%

c. 25%

d. 15%

Question 16 of 30

You've had four beers. What's the best way of making sure you're safe to ride?

a. Waiting at least 4 hours

b. Drinking lots of coffee

c. Making yourself vomit

d. Taking a cold shower

Question 17 of 30

The best thing to do is going to a bar where you're going to have a drink is to...?

a. Only drink one drink per hour

b. Plan a quiet traffic route

c. Leave your motorcycle at home

d. Save enough cash for a cab

Question 18 of 30

Which of these is the least desirable place to put luggage on your motorcycle?

a. They are all the same

b. Behind the rear axle

c. Over the rear axle

d. Directly behind the rider

Question 19 of 30

What will usually be your first indicator of a flat rear tire?

a. Your motorcycle will suddenly accelerate

b. The steering will feel heavy

c. You'll hear a loud bang

d. The rear of your motorcycle may start swaying

Question 20 of 30

In which of these situations is it best to break formation and ride in single file as a group?

a. When exiting a freeway

b. At night

c. On interstates

d. In urban areas

Question 21 of 30

If you experience a wobble, which of these is the most likely cause?

a. Damage to brakes

b. Poor road surface

c. Unsuitable accessories

d. Wrong speed

Question 22 of 30

You need to cross a trolley track which runs parallel to your course. What should you do?

a. Pull away and turn back in at exactly 90°

b. Pull away and turn back in at 45°

c. Drift gradually across

d. Veer sharply across, accelerating as you do so

Question 23 of 30

You're riding over a set of rain grooves when you feel your motorcycle start to weave. What should you do?

a. Accelerate hard

b. Brake hard

c. Adjust your direction

d. Relax and keep going

Question 24 of 30

It is helpful when going through curves for a passenger to...?

a. Keep a lookout behind the motorcycle

b. Look over the rider's shoulder in the direction of travel

c. Put their head in the rider's shoulder to obscure the view

d. Keep looking down at the ground in the direction of lean

Question 25 of 30

What's the best thing with which to attach luggage to your motorcycle?

a. Twine

b. Leather straps

c. Bungee cords

d. Rope

Question 26 of 30

The most important rule of group riding is...?

a. No competition

b. They are all vital

c. No tailgating

d. No passing

Question 27 of 30

When you need to pull off the road, you should consider...?

a. Finding a flat place to park

b. Letting the drivers behind know

c. All of these

d. The quality of the surface

Question 28 of 30

Most riders are at their most alert and effective...?

a. Between 8 AM and 1 PM

b. Between 2 PM and 7 PM

c. Between 12 PM and 4 PM

d. Between 6 AM and 11 AM

Question 29 of 30

If you are approached by a dog which seems aggressive, what should you do?

a. Accelerate towards it then slow as you pass

b. Kick out to warn it off

c. Slow down as you approach it, then accelerate away

d. Dismount and confront it

Question 30 of 30

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