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2026 Louisiana Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 24
A face shield should:
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A
Allow a clear view to both sides.
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B
Prevent air from passing through it.
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C
Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.
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D
Should not fasten too tightly.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Help you avoid traffic signals.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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
When passing another vehicle:
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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 6 / 24
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
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A
Gradually brake.
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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
Downshift.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
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A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
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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 9 / 24
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?
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A
Heavy shoes
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B
Full-length pants
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C
Shorts
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D
Full-fingered gloves
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QUESTION 11 / 24
A windshield:
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A
Is a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
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C
Is required on all motorcycles.
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D
Should be used on windy days.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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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 13 / 24
More than half of all crashes:
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A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Are caused by worn tires.
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C
Happen in the dark.
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D
Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?
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A
Exercise
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B
Coffee
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C
Time
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D
Food
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QUESTION 15 / 24
When braking, you should:
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A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
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A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
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B
Boots with tall heels.
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C
Leather gloves.
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D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A shatter-resistant face shield:
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A
Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
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B
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
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C
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
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D
Should not be used with a helmet.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 24
The center portion of a lane:
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A
Is always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.
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B
Often contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.
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C
Often contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.
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D
Is the smoothest part of the lane.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Where is the throttle usually located?
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A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 21 / 24
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
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A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
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A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 24 / 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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