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2026 Louisiana Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 2 / 25
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A DOT-approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
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B
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Under normal conditions, you should maintain a minimum ______ following distance.
Choose one answer below.
A
One-second
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B
Two-second
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C
Three-second
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D
Four-second
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are unimportant.
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B
Should only be done on long trips.
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C
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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D
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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B
Not look ahead while riding.
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C
Wear dark clothes.
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D
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are too small to have blind spots.
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B
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
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C
Have blind spots that require head checks.
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D
Have only one blind spot.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Use only the rear brake.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, clothing:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be loose enough to flap in the wind.
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B
Should not cover your arms or legs completely.
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C
Should not include a jacket if the weather is warm.
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D
Can provide protection in the event of a crash.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Riding at night is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.
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B
More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.
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C
Not allowed on highways.
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D
Less distracting than riding during the day.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride during the day.
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B
Wear bright clothing all the time.
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C
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
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D
Wear dark clothing all the time.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Riding with a passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.
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B
Is usually safe for beginning riders.
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C
Can affect the handling of a motorcycle.
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D
Is encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
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C
Not get involved.
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D
Take their keys.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
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 20 / 25
The proper body position on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
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B
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
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C
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
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D
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Head and neck injuries can be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing a helmet.
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B
Wearing a leather jacket.
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C
Using the rear brake only.
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D
Wearing goggles.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Rider more slowly than usual.
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C
Start slowing later than usual.
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D
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
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 25 / 25
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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