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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
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 2 / 25
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 3 / 25
Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast a person drinks
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C
Body weight
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D
Height
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
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A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:
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A
Pass in pairs.
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B
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
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C
Pass one at a time.
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D
Avoid passing.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?
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A
10 percent
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B
25 percent
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C
50 percent
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D
75 percent
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QUESTION 7 / 25
In a normal turn:
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A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange and red.
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B
Green and blue.
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C
Purple and gold.
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D
Black and white.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The control for the rear brake is usually located:
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A
On the right handlebar.
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B
On the left handlebar.
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C
Near the left foot.
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D
Near the right foot.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
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 11 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
As you slow or stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift up through the gears.
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B
Shift down through the gears.
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C
Take the bike out of gear.
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D
Stay in the same gear.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Taking the turn too fast.
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B
Lanes that are too narrow.
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C
Not knowing how to steer.
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D
Lanes that are too wide.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A passenger should never:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a helmet.
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B
Lean when the operator leans.
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C
Wear clothing that is tight.
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D
Ride sidesaddle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
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 18 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding17.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down
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B
Speed up
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C
Leave the roadway
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D
Hazard
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Increase your following distance if:
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A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 25
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Experienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.
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B
They will get lost if they are leading.
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C
They may slow the group down as the leaders.
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D
They will ride too fast in any other position.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing proper clothing
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B
Using their headlight at all times
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C
Using their turn signals
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D
Waving at other drivers
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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B
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
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C
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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D
Ride under the speed limit.
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