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2026 Louisiana Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 2 / 24
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
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A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, you should:
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A
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Relax on the handgrips.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begin slowing sooner than usual.
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B
Begin slowing later than usual.
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C
Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
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D
Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.
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QUESTION 5 / 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 6 / 24
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 7 / 24
You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
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B
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
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C
Search for hazards in your path.
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D
Hope the other drivers see you.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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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
What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tightening the chain
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B
Loosening the chain
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C
Using the throttle more
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D
Applying the rear brake
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QUESTION 11 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 12 / 24
To be effective, a face shield should not:
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A
Be free of scratches.
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B
Allow clear views to both sides.
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C
Be airtight.
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D
Fasten securely.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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B
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
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C
Travel in a zigzag motion.
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D
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When riding behind a car, you should:
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A
Ride in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.
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B
Assume the driver sees you.
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C
Ride in the far left portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 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 18 / 24
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
Before changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
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B
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
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C
Point in the direction of the lane change.
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D
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
The gearshift lever is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
Where is the gearshift lever 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
On the left handgrip
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D
On the right handgrip
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeglasses
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B
Sunglasses
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C
A windshield
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D
Goggles
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