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

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

a. At busy intersections

b. At toll booths

c. In hollows

d. Along the edges of curves

Question 1 of 30

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

a. All of these

b. Damage to your saddlebags

c. Damage to your motorcycle

d. Drift to one side

Question 2 of 30

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

a. By alternating your drinks with water

b. You can't be

c. By dividing your drinks by time

d. By asking others to judge your sobriety

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. 2 seconds

c. 4 seconds

d. 1 second

Question 4 of 30

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

a. Making yourself vomit

b. Drinking lots of coffee

c. Taking a cold shower

d. Waiting at least 4 hours

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Between 2 PM and 7 PM

b. Between 6 AM and 11 AM

c. Between 8 AM and 1 PM

d. Between 12 PM and 4 PM

Question 6 of 30

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

a. At night

b. In urban areas

c. When exiting a freeway

d. On interstates

Question 7 of 30

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

a. All of these things apply

b. Your acceleration will be slower

c. Your ride height will be lower

d. Your braking distance will be longer

Question 8 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. 5 times out of 10

b. 7 times out of 10

c. 9 times out of 10

d. 3 times out of 10

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Brake hard

b. Adjust your direction

c. Accelerate hard

d. Relax and keep going

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Drift gradually across

b. Pull away and turn back in at 45°

c. Veer sharply across, accelerating as you do so

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

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Lack of antifreeze

b. Poor maintenance

c. Riding in the wrong gear

d. High external temperatures

Question 12 of 30

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

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

b. Kick out to warn it off

c. Dismount and confront it

d. Accelerate towards it then slow as you pass

Question 13 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 14 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. Cancel your ride

b. Ride with your feet down

c. Seek out the busiest roads

d. Make sure you ride with a partner

Question 15 of 30

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

a. Poor road surface

b. Damage to brakes

c. Wrong speed

d. Unsuitable accessories

Question 16 of 30

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

a. No tailgating

b. No competition

c. No passing

d. They are all vital

Question 17 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 slow down for them

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

d. The sweep rider should drop back for them

Question 18 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 19 of 30

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

a. Bungee cords

b. Rope

c. Twine

d. Leather straps

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Directly behind the rider

b. Behind the rear axle

c. Over the rear axle

d. They are all the same

Question 21 of 30

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

a. You'll hear a loud bang

b. The steering will feel heavy

c. The rear of your motorcycle may start swaying

d. Your motorcycle will suddenly accelerate

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Headlight angle

b. Front turn signal angles

c. Taillight angle

d. Rear turn signal angles

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Letting the drivers behind know

b. All of these

c. The quality of the surface

d. Finding a flat place to park

Question 24 of 30

Your passenger should mount your motorcycle...?

a. Before you, with the engine on

b. After you, with the engine off

c. After you, with the engine on

d. Before you, with the engine off

Question 25 of 30

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

a. 25%

b. 30%

c. 40%

d. 15%

Question 26 of 30

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

a. The front of the tank bag

b. The luggage rack

c. The saddlebags

d. The back of the tank bag

Question 27 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. Only drink one drink per hour

d. Save enough cash for a cab

Question 28 of 30

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

a. At the head of the group

b. At the rear of the group

c. Behind the leader

d. In the middle of the group

Question 29 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 30 of 30

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