DMV Mississippi Knowledge Practice Test

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1.To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

Adjust the shocks.

Adjust the handlebars.

Adjust the brakes.

Adjust the throttle.

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2.When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:

Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.

Wave at the other driver to get their attention.

Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.

Pull over to the shoulder.

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3.Reflective material on your helmet:

Helps you to be seen.

Is not allowed.

Should only be used at night.

Does not help you to be seen.

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4.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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5.In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.06 percent

0.08 percent

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6.The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.

Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.

Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.

Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

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7.If you borrow a motorcycle:

Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.

Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.

The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.

Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.

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8.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

On short trips.

On long trips.

After at least an hour of riding.

After more than 8 hours of riding.

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9.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections

Highways

Parking lots

Residential areas

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10.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

Only protects your eyes.

Protects more than just your eyes.

Does not protect your face as well as goggles.

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11.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Increase your speed.

Exit the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Ride in the center of the lane.

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12.When braking where traction is reduced, you should:

Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.

Apply the brakes more gently than usual.

Not use the rear brake.

Not use the front brake.

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13.The front brake is:

Safe, even if used improperly.

Only to be used if the rear brake fails.

Not to be used regularly.

Safe, if used properly.

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14.Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.

Green and blue.

Purple and gold.

Black and white.

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15.When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up.

Reduce their speed.

Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.

Sit up as high as possible.

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16.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.

A few minutes and should be done before every ride.

Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.

Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

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17.The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.

In front of the right footrest.

Behind the left footrest.

Behind the right footrest.

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18.Impairment from alcohol:

Begins with the first drink.

Begins at about half of the legal limit.

Occurs at the legal limit.

Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.

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19.To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.

Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.

Operate at a faster speed than usual.

Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

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20.Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.

Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

Change lanes and let them pass.

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21.A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.

Eliminates your ability to change direction.

Will usually correct itself.

Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

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22.When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

Turn just your head.

Turn your head and shoulders.

Turn just your shoulders.

Turn your entire body.

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23.On a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.

Avoid making sudden moves.

Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.

Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.

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24.When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle.

Look through the turn to where you want to go.

Turn your entire body to see through the turn.

Increase your speed before the turn.

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25.When carrying a passenger, you should:

Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.

Ride as you would without a passenger.

Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.

Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.

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26.The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.

Most accidents happen.

Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.

Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.

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27.When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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28.An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.

Restricts the field of vision.

Is usually uncomfortable.

Does not have any markings or tags.

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29.If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?

Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.

The horn may go off.

Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.

Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.

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30.When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:

Stay toward the right side of your lane.

Stay toward the left side of your lane.

Look to your left frequently.

Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.

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

Just behind the leader.

In front of the group.

At the tail end of the group.

Beside the leader.

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32.When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

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33.What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

AAP

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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.To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.

Turn the handlebars quickly.

Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.

Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.

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36.When passing another vehicle:

The pass may be completed in a no passing zone.

The rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.

The pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.

The pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.

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37.When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.

Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.

Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

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38.The faster you drink:

The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.

The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.

The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.

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39.When riding over rough surfaces, you should:

Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.

Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.

Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.

Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.

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40.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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41.To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:

Be made of a soft material.

Be made of a heavy material.

Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.

Be short and expose some parts of the legs.

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42.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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43.Which of the following is a good colour to wear to be seen?

Orange

Black

Brown

Deep blue

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44.What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder

Riding under the speed limit

Wearing a helmet

Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

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45.An experienced rider:

Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.

Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.

Weaves within the lane to be more visible.

Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.

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1.To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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2.When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:

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3.Reflective material on your helmet:

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

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5.In New Hampshire, a person who is age 21 or older with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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6.The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

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7.If you borrow a motorcycle:

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8.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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9.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

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10.A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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11.When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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12.When braking where traction is reduced, you should:

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13.The front brake is:

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14.Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

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15.When entering a turn, a rider should:

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16.A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

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17.The gear shift lever is located:

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18.Impairment from alcohol:

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