Mississippi DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When behind a car, you should ride where the driver can see you in the ____ mirror? Drivers. None of the listed answers. Passenger Rearview.

2. ____ can increase your visibility. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Riding in the left lane position. Riding with a passenger. Pulling in the clutch.

3. Which of the following can impair your judgment while riding? Alcohol. Certain over the counter drugs. Certain prescription medications Illegal drugs. All of the listed answer choices can impair your judgment while riding.

4. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Has a smaller profile. Has a quieter engine. Does not have as many lights Drives faster than a car.

5. A front-wheel skid can result from Only using the rear brake. Turning too quickly. The front wheel locking The rear wheel locking.

6. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Dragging your feet on the ground. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle Doing all of these things.

7. When riding in a group, beginner riders should be positioned At the end. In front of the last rider. Behind the leader In the front.

8. What should you not do if you feel fatigued on the road? Increase your speed above the speed limit but still within a limit you deem fit to operate the vehicle. Make sure you are adequately clothed and protected from the environment. Shorten the distance of your trip Take frequent rests or breaks.

9. What is the correct way to ride while in a group of motorcycles around a turn? In a single file formation. In a staggered formation. Side by side in the same lane One rider at a time around the corner.

10. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Elastic cords. Strips of cloth. The sissy bar. Strong rope.

11. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? All other vehicles. No one. Other motorcycles only. Motorcycles and small cars.

12. Which of these should be done to reduce risks while driving over slippery surfaces? Continuously attempt to make sharp turns. Increase the speed of the vehicle before reaching the surface. Reduce the speed of the vehicle before reaching the surface Make sudden movements while on the surface.

13. Why should only experienced riders attempt to carry passengers or large loads? Experienced drivers are less likely to speed. Inexperienced drivers are more likely to forget their cargo. The extra weight affects the way the motorcycle behaves Inexperienced drivers are more likely to crash.

14. What is the hand signal for stopping? Arm extended straight down, palm facing back. Arm extended straight out, palm facing up, swing upward. Arm extended upward 45 degrees, palm forward pointing with index finger, swing in arc from back to front Forearm extended, fist clenched with short up and down motion.

15. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle. Grip the handlebars tightly Adjust your weight.

16. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect? Your motorcycle will take longer to stop. You will be unable to carry cargo. You will get better gas mileage You will be unable to pass other vehicles.

17. Reflective clothing is important for safety In rural areas only. At night. In urban areas During day and night.

18. When stopping on a curve, you should try to Lean with the motorcycle. Make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Maintain a center lane position Only use the front brake.

19. What can cause the engine to seize? The front tire skidding. Being low on oil. Not changing gears properly. Braking with only one brake.

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

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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.