Montana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is the proper way to swerve? Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve.

2. You must ride as an ____ rider to be as safe as possible when riding your motorcycle. Active. Laid back. Aggressive Passive.

3. The press step of turning means that you press The front or rear brake. Your feet on the footpegs. The clutch lever The handlegrip of the direction in which you are turning.

4. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when You should never share your lane. Sharing it with another motorcycle. Riding between rows of vehicles Riding in the right of the lane position only.

5. When riding a three-wheeled vehicle, the rear inside wheel has a tendency to lift during turning ____. Actually, the rear inside wheel should never lift during turning. That is completely unaffected by speed and the nature of the curve. That is increased with higher speeds and tighter curves That is lessened with increased speed and tighter curves.

6. You should downshift through the gears when you Need to slow down. Need more power to accelerate. Are approaching a stop sign Need to do any of the above.

7. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake before or after swerving. Brake before swerving. Brake while swerving Brake after swerving.

8. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Center or right. Left or right. Left. Center.

9. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? All these answers are correct. Over the counter medication. Prescription medication. Alcohol and drugs.

10. Before every lane change, you should Check your mirrors. Check your blind spots. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

11. What is the best path through a curve? It is close to the center line. It is the center of the road. It is close to the edge of the road It is different for each curve.

12. You should flash your brake light when The speed limit changes. You slow down where others might not expect it. You are going to turn left You slow down in rural areas.

13. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to Change lanes. Flash your brake light. Come to a complete stop Beep your horn.

14. What should you do to make sure your motorcycle won't let you down? Maintain safe riding conditions at all times, even between rides. All of the answers listed. Avoid any modifications that may potentially make your motorcycle harder to handle Become familiar with the controls of the motorcycle. Read the owner's manual.

15. What are the two primary skills that are important to avoiding a crash? Knowing how keep an eye on the road ahead, to spot any dangers before they arise. Knowing how to drive aggressively and ruthlessly, so that others are intimidated and will not get in your way. Knowing when and how to stop and swerve None of the listed answers.

16. The acronym 'see' is short-hand for what? A special law enforcement squad primarily concerned with policing drunk driving laws. A strategy for looking ahead when driving in order to promote safety. None of the listed answers An education program that allows first-time driving under the influence offenders to erase points from their driving record.

17. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by The front and rear brake equally. The rear brake. The clutch The front brake.

18. If you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal? Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing down. Left arm bent at 90 degrees pointing up. Left arm straight out. Right arm straight out.

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

20. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should Search the road ahead. Be able to swerve. Watch other vehicles Avoid carrying passengers.

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To operate a motorcycle in Montana, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). At age 15, you can apply for a motorcycle learner license if you have successfully completed a driver's education course. Upon completing the learner license requirements, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement. A motorcycle learner license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner license, you must have a valid Montana driver's license, apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees.

The tests are taken at your local MVD. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. The test is comprehensive and covers questions specifically geared toward motorcycle drivers. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. Your motorcycle must be properly registered before you can use it for the test. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.