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

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

a. No competition

b. They are all vital

c. No tailgating

d. No passing

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Adjust your direction

b. Brake hard

c. Relax and keep going

d. Accelerate hard

Question 2 of 30

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

a. 4 seconds

b. 3 seconds

c. 2 seconds

d. 1 second

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Twine

b. Rope

c. Leather straps

d. Bungee cords

Question 4 of 30

Your passenger should mount your motorcycle...?

a. After you, with the engine off

b. After you, with the engine on

c. Before you, with the engine off

d. Before you, with the engine on

Question 5 of 30

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

a. A strap or passenger handholds

b. None of these

c. Passenger foot rests

d. A proper seat

Question 6 of 30

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

a. In the middle of the group

b. Behind the leader

c. At the rear of the group

d. At the head of the group

Question 7 of 30

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

a. All of these things apply

b. Your ride height will be lower

c. Your acceleration will be slower

d. Your braking distance will be longer

Question 8 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Damage to your motorcycle

c. Drift to one side

d. Damage to your saddlebags

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Damage to brakes

b. Wrong speed

c. Poor road surface

d. Unsuitable accessories

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Between 6 AM and 11 AM

b. Between 8 AM and 1 PM

c. Between 2 PM and 7 PM

d. Between 12 PM and 4 PM

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Letting the drivers behind know

b. All of these

c. Finding a flat place to park

d. The quality of the surface

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Dismount and confront it

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

c. Accelerate towards it then slow as you pass

d. Kick out to warn it off

Question 13 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 14 of 30

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

a. Over the rear axle

b. Directly behind the rider

c. Behind the rear axle

d. They are all the same

Question 15 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. 3 times out of 10

b. 5 times out of 10

c. 7 times out of 10

d. 9 times out of 10

Question 16 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. You can't be

c. By asking others to judge your sobriety

d. By alternating your drinks with water

Question 17 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. Taking a cold shower

c. Drinking lots of coffee

d. Making yourself vomit

Question 18 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 toll booths

d. At busy intersections

Question 19 of 30

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

a. On interstates

b. When exiting a freeway

c. In urban areas

d. At night

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Rear turn signal angles

b. Front turn signal angles

c. Taillight angle

d. Headlight angle

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Drift gradually across

b. Veer sharply across, accelerating as you do so

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

d. Pull away and turn back in at 45°

Question 22 of 30

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

a. 15%

b. 40%

c. 25%

d. 30%

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Lack of antifreeze

b. Poor maintenance

c. High external temperatures

d. Riding in the wrong gear

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Your motorcycle will suddenly accelerate

b. You'll hear a loud bang

c. The steering will feel heavy

d. The rear of your motorcycle may start swaying

Question 25 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. Make sure you ride with a partner

b. Ride with your feet down

c. Cancel your ride

d. Seek out the busiest roads

Question 26 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 27 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. The sweep rider should drop back for them

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

d. Everyone should slow down for them

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Plan a quiet traffic route

b. Leave your motorcycle at home

c. Save enough cash for a cab

d. Only drink one drink per hour

Question 29 of 30

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

a. No brakes

b. Rear brake only

c. Front brake only

d. Both brakes

Question 30 of 30

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