DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

Motorcycle Test 9

1.For passengers, a helmet:

Is never required.

Is required for those under the age of 18.

Is required, but only if the operator has not had their license at least two years.

Is always required.

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2.Braking in a turn is:

Easier than braking on a straightaway.

More difficult than braking on a straightaway.

Done safely by using the front brake only.

Done safely by using the rear brake only.

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3.If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

Staggered formation.

Pyramid formation.

Single-file line

Row of pairs.

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4.Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

Leather

Wool

Polyester

Silk

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5.Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

Wearing proper clothing

Using their headlight at all times

Using their turn signals

Waving at other drivers

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6.Passengers should:

Lean as the operator leans.

Hold onto their seat.

Sit as far back on the bike as possible.

Never hold onto the operator.

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7.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

Decrease your speed as much as possible.

Lean the motorcycle to one side.

Speed up, if possible.

Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.

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8.Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?

The amount of alcohol consumed

How fast a person drinks

Body weight

Height

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9.How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

By giving dirty looks to other drivers

By riding in the center portion of the lane

By riding in the left portion of the lane

By riding in a zigzag pattern

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10.If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.

Release the brake and only engage the front brake.

Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.

Release the brake and coast to a stop.

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11.Mirror checks:

Should be part of your normal scanning routine.

Should be avoided because they will distract you.

Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.

Are only recommended in bad weather.

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12.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

Side effects from the drinking may still remain.

You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.

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13.Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.

A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.

You want people to look at your motorcycle.

You are passing someone who is in the street.

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14.In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

Severe.

Up to a judge to decide.

Not too harsh.

Optional.

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15.A windshield:

Is a good substitute for a face shield.

Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.

Is required on all motorcycles.

Should be used on windy days.

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16.It is most important to flash your brake light when:

Passing another vehicle.

You will be slowing down suddenly.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals do not work.

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17.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

By proceeding straight within your lane.

At a 45-degree angle.

At a 90-degree angle.

At a fast speed.

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18.When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.

Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.

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19.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

In the front of the group.

Just behind the leader.

Close to the back of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

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20.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

0.1 percent

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21.Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

Eyeglasses

Sunglasses

A windshield

Goggles

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22.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

Be visible to other drivers.

Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.

Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.

Ride on the shoulder.

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23.When securing a load, you should place the load:

As high as possible.

As low as possible.

On a sissy bar.

Only on one side of the motorcycle.

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24.A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

Road conditions.

Traffic conditions.

Escape routes.

All of the above.

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25.To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:

U.S. Department of Transportation.

Federal Trade Commission.

Federal Transportation Network.

National Association of Helmets.

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26.For a person to be allowed to ride as a passenger:

They must be able to reach the footrests on both sides of the motorcycle while seated.

They must hold a motorcycle license.

They must be willing to operate the motorcycle if the operator becomes too tired.

They must be older than 18 years old.

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27.To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.

Wear dark clothing.

Signal only when you feel like it.

Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.

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28.____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time

Coffee

Exercise

Fresh air

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29.Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.

Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.

Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.

Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

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30.When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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31.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper loading

Unsuitable accessories

Uneven road

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32.Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

Traveling faster than they actually are.

Traveling more slowly than they actually are.

Not moving when they actually are.

Closer than they actually are.

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33.When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Less distance to stop than cars.

As much distance to stop as cars.

More distance to stop than cars.

Much less distance to stop than cars.

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34.If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:

Use both brakes and stop quickly.

Shift your weight toward the good tire.

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.

Relax on the handgrips.

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35.When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.

Hold onto the seat.

Put their feet on the muffler.

Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

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36.When riding a motorcycle:

It is a good idea to drag your feet.

Your toes should be pointed downward.

You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.

You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.

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37.If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick it away.

Stop until the animal loses interest.

Swerve around the animal.

Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.

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38.When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.

A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.

Parking meters.

Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

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39.When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:

Always ride on the far right side of the lane.

Always ride on the far left side of the lane.

Slowly zigzag across the grating.

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

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40.Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.

Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.

Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.

Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.

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41.A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

If it is certified by the DOT.

If it fits snugly.

If it is free of defects.

If it has cracks.

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42.If you must swerve, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn your handlebars quickly.

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

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43.A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:

The pavement is slippery.

You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.

Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.

Traffic is heavy.

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44.It is important to flash your brake light when:

You are tired while riding.

You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Your signals are not working.

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45.When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.

Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.

Ride in the center portion of your lane.

Ride in the left portion of your lane

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Motorcycle Test 9

1.For passengers, a helmet:

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2.Braking in a turn is:

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3.If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:

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4.Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?

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5.Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

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6.Passengers should:

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7.If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

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8.Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?

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9.How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

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10.If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

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11.Mirror checks:

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12.You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

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13.Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

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14.In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

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15.A windshield:

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16.It is most important to flash your brake light when:

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17.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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18.When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

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19.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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20.A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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21.Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

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22.To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

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23.When securing a load, you should place the load:

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24.A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

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25.To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:

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26.For a person to be allowed to ride as a passenger:

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