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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Where is the clutch 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
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
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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 3 / 25
The best lane position:
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A
Is always the right portion of the lane.
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B
Is always the center portion of the lane.
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C
Is always the left portion of the lane.
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D
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
Choose one answer below.
A
To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
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B
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
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C
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
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D
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:
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A
Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.
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B
Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.
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C
Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.
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D
Pass in a staggered formation.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which of the following provides the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handgrips.
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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
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
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A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
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A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the seat as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
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C
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
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D
Ride offensively.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
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 16 / 25
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 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 20 / 25
When entering a curve, a group should:
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A
Ride in a single-file formation.
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B
Ride in a staggered formation.
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C
Ride in pairs.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Other drivers should be:
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A
Encouraged to share a lane with a motorcycle at any time.
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B
Encouraged to share a lane with a motorcycle during times of heavy traffic.
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C
Encouraged to share a lane with a motorcycle when merging onto a highway.
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D
Discouraged from sharing a lane with a motorcycle at all times.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
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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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Seen by other motorists.
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B
Faster than other vehicles.
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C
On the side of the road.
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D
In the left side of the lane.
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