DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Come to a complete stop.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

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2.A turn signal should be used any time you plan to:

Change lanes.

Direct another driver’s attention away from your vehicle.

Show other drivers that an exit is approaching.

Invite other drivers into your lane.

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3.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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4.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Use only the front brake.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

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5.When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

Maintain a longer following distance.

Increase their speed.

Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.

Not warn passengers of impending hazards.

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6.The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

About one-quarter

About one-half

About three-quarters

All the stopping power

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7.Most crashes happen:

Far from home.

On short trips.

On long rides.

Several hours into the ride.

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8.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.

Just behind the lead rider.

At the back of the group.

Anywhere within the group.

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9.If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.

Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.

Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.

Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.

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10.Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent

40 percent

60 percent

80 percent

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11.When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?

Speed up.

Slow down.

Ride in a single-file formation.

The group will pull off at the next exit.

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12.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Helps protect your whole face.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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13.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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14.If in a no passing zone:

A motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.

A motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.

A motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.

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15.A DOT-approved helmet:

Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.

Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.

Is usually uncomfortable.

Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.

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16.When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:

See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.

See only the lane behind you.

See only the lane next to you.

See most of your helmet.

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17.What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop

Left turn

Right turn

Backing up

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18.After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?

Exercise

Coffee

Time

Food

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19.The best lane position:

Is always the right portion of the lane.

Is always the center portion of the lane.

Is always the left portion of the lane.

Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.

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20.How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

Cars need much longer to stop.

Cars need a little longer to stop.

Motorcycles need longer to stop.

Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.

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21.When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.

Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.

You cannot stop.

Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.

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22.Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

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23.To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

Only ride in the afternoon.

Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.

Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.

Communicate your intentions to other drivers.

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24.Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.

So you can tailgate.

To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.

To encourage other drivers to cut you off.

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25.Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly.

Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.

Use their high beam whenever possible.

Tailgate other vehicles.

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26.Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:

The owner’s manual.

A book about motorcycles.

A former owner.

Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.

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27.A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.

Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.

Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.

Hold onto the seat.

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28.If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

Lengthen your following distance.

Shorten your following distance.

Leave the road.

Speed up.

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29.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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30.The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Throttle down and use the front brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

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31.If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

Speed up.

Get off the roadway.

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32.When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

Begin slowing sooner than usual.

Begin slowing later than usual.

Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.

Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.

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33.If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:

Brake suddenly.

Steer in a weaving pattern.

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

Move to the leftmost portion of the lane.

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34.At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day

Once a week

Once a year

Before every ride

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35.Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

Engine braking.

Acceleration.

Upshifting.

Coasting.

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36.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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37.When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

Test the seat to make sure it is comfortable.

Assume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.

Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.

Ride as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.

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38.If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.

Apply the brakes.

Twist the throttle back and forth several times.

Not try to twist the throttle.

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39.Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?

Sturdy boots

Tennis shoes

Shoes with loose laces

Sandals

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40.A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Incorrect tire pressure.

Brakes that are not working properly.

A balanced load.

Excessive wind.

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41.To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

Able to fasten securely.

Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.

Free of scratches.

Able to allow clear views to both sides.

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42.A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.

Will never happen.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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43.Rain suits:

Should not be used.

Should not balloon when riding.

Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.

Should tear easily.

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44.When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass in pairs.

Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.

Pass one at a time.

Avoid passing.

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45.Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?

The brakes

The fasteners

The tires

The paint

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1.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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2.A turn signal should be used any time you plan to:

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

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4.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

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5.When riding with a passenger, the operator should:

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6.The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

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7.Most crashes happen:

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8.When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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9.If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

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10.Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

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11.When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?

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12.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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

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14.If in a no passing zone:

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15.A DOT-approved helmet:

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