E
.
Learndmv
DMV PRACTICE
Toggle navigation
Find your state
Exam types
Practice tests
Sign in
Create account
↗
← Leave quiz
2026 Arizona Motorcycle Permit Test 16
Practice mode
Question
1
of 25
QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
✓
B
Two seconds.
✓
C
Three seconds.
✓
D
Four seconds.
✓
QUESTION 2 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center portion of the lane.
✓
B
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
✓
C
Move onto the shoulder.
✓
D
Activate your turn signal.
✓
QUESTION 3 / 25
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
✓
B
Black
✓
C
Silver
✓
D
Blue
✓
QUESTION 4 / 25
When it is raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
✓
B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
✓
C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
✓
D
Increase your speed.
✓
QUESTION 5 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
✓
B
Service
✓
C
Regulatory
✓
D
Speed limit
✓
QUESTION 6 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
✓
B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
✓
C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
✓
D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
✓
QUESTION 7 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
✓
B
Be used on its high beam setting.
✓
C
Be used on its low beam setting.
✓
D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
✓
QUESTION 8 / 25
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
✓
B
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
✓
C
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
✓
D
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
✓
QUESTION 9 / 25
If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
✓
B
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
✓
C
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
✓
D
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.
✓
QUESTION 10 / 25
Swerving a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Requires a lot of traction.
✓
B
Requires little traction.
✓
C
Is a slow maneuver.
✓
D
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.
✓
QUESTION 11 / 25
Helmets are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Required for all riders.
✓
B
Required only for riders under the age of 18.
✓
C
Optional for all riders.
✓
D
Only required if it is raining.
✓
QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center of the lane.
✓
B
Stay on the outside of the lane.
✓
C
Change your path as needed.
✓
D
Use the shoulder.
✓
QUESTION 13 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
✓
B
Use only the front brake.
✓
C
Use both brakes.
✓
D
Not use any brakes, but downshift.
✓
QUESTION 14 / 25
If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
✓
B
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
✓
C
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
✓
D
Only use the rear brake.
✓
QUESTION 15 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
✓
B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
✓
C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
✓
D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
✓
QUESTION 16 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
✓
B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
✓
C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
✓
D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
✓
QUESTION 17 / 25
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
✓
B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
✓
C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
✓
D
Stomp on the brake lever.
✓
QUESTION 18 / 25
Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the rear brake only.
✓
B
Using the front brake only.
✓
C
Using both brakes.
✓
D
Using the rear brake while downshifting.
✓
QUESTION 19 / 25
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
✓
B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
✓
C
Not moving when they actually are.
✓
D
Closer than they actually are.
✓
QUESTION 20 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride down the center of the lane.
✓
B
Increase your speed.
✓
C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
✓
D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
✓
QUESTION 21 / 25
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
✓
B
Once a week
✓
C
Once a year
✓
D
Before every ride
✓
QUESTION 22 / 25
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, it will make you too hot.
✓
B
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
✓
C
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
✓
D
No, jackets get in the way of steering.
✓
QUESTION 23 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
✓
B
Slow down before contact.
✓
C
Lean the motorcycle.
✓
D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
✓
QUESTION 24 / 25
The center portion of a traffic lane is where:
Choose one answer below.
A
Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
✓
B
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
✓
C
Most accidents happen.
✓
D
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.
✓
QUESTION 25 / 25
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunburn.
✓
B
Windburn.
✓
C
Chapped lips.
✓
D
Dehydration.
✓
← Previous
0 of 25 answered
Next question →
Finish & see results →