Mississippi DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the driver ____. An hour after 2 drinks are consumed. An hour after the first drink. Within minutes after consumption Only if more drinks are consumed than hours passed.

2. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Avoid making long trips. Drink beverages with caffeine. Drive only during the day Take frequent rest breaks.

3. Which of the following helps avoid fatigue while riding? Taking frequent rest breaks. Limiting your daily driving distance. Protecting yourself from the elements. All of the above.

4. How should you deal with dogs that chase you while operating your motorcycle? Approach the dog slowly, then accelerate as you pass it to leave it behind. Kick the dog away from you. Weave on the road to avoid the dog at your normal speed Completely stop and wait for the dog to go away. Speed up to avoid the dog.

5. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction. Motorcycles require a curb to park against. It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly.

6. The least effective method of attaching cargo to your motorcycle is by using Elastic cords. Saddlebags. Ropes Tank bags.

7. When traveling in a group, you should never ride Two abreast. Single file. In a staggered formation With more than 3 motorcycles together.

8. In crashes with motorcyclists, drivers say ____. None of the listed answers. They avoided the motorcycle. They saw the motorcycle but was unable to brake in time They didn't hear the motorcycle. They never saw the motorcycle.

9. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Helmet. Handlebars. Saddlebags Suspension.

10. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Stop and look around. Carry a passenger to check for you. Turn around and scan the area Check your side mirrors frequently.

11. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle? Never. In designated areas. During heavy traffic. When passing another vehicle.

12. The best eye and face protection is provided by Specialized goggles. A face shield. Approved sunglasses A windshield.

13. If either of your motorcycle tires goes flat while riding, you should Apply the brakes quickly. Change your direction. Increase your speed Hold handgrips firmly.

14. When should the staggered formation be used? Merging onto the highway. When passing as a group. Long stretches of road. Through curves and turns.

15. When performing the pre-ride checklist, what are the best conditions for you to check the engine oil levels? Check only when you think the oil is low, or needs to be changed. Check right after you start the engine, on an incline. Check warm, on center stand, on level ground After the motorcycle has cooled down all the way.

16. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Should never be done. Helps turn the motorcycle. Should only be done to help steady cargo Helps you keep your balance.

17. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers. Give them plenty of room Do all of the above.

18. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane. Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

19. When traveling behind a car, a motorcycle rider must ride ____ where a driver is most likely to see him/her. In the center portion of the lane. In the driver's blind spot. In the right side of the lane. In the left side of the lane.

20. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Fire. Skidding. Hitting other vehicles. A serious head and neck injury.

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To operate a motorcycle in Mississippi, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You must be at least 17 years old to apply for a motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. A motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your Class R driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the on-motorcycle skill test, and pay the fees.

The tests are taken at your local DPS office. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The on-motorcycle skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail the test, you may have to wait a week to retake it.