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2026 Louisiana Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.
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B
Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.
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C
Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.
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D
Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed before entering the turn.
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B
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
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C
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
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D
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
The gear shift lever is located:
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:
Choose one answer below.
A
A merging driver may not see both riders.
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B
Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.
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C
Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.
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D
It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
You should choose the lane position that can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Minimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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B
Maximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.
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C
Maximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.
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D
Minimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may ride on the shoulder.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
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C
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
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D
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 13 / 24
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
To increase your visibility, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A leather jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can make a rider look cool.
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B
Is usually too warm to wear when riding.
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C
Provides protection in a crash.
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D
Should not be worn when riding.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
A driver making eye contact with you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other road users' blind spots.
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B
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
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C
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
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D
Invite others to share your lane.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?
Choose one answer below.
A
After starting the motorcycle
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B
Before starting the motorcycle
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C
During the ride
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D
At a traffic signal
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QUESTION 22 / 24
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshift.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
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B
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
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C
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
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D
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
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B
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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C
You may block the driver's view.
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D
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
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