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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following is true?
Choose one answer below.
A
The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
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B
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
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C
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
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D
Only the front brake should be used when braking.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
The center portion of a lane:
Choose one answer below.
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 4 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
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C
Move onto the shoulder.
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D
Activate your turn signal.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
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B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
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C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
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D
Stomp on the brake lever.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If the throttle is stuck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jump off the motorcycle.
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B
Apply the brakes.
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C
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
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D
Not try to twist the throttle.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
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C
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
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D
Feel free to talk whenever they want.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The center portion of a traffic lane is where:
Choose one answer below.
A
Debris and oil drippings from cars often collect.
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B
Motorcycle riders should always travel for safety.
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C
Most accidents happen.
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D
Drivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
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B
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
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C
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
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D
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Hearing protection is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not needed if you wear a helmet.
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B
Needed in addition to a helmet.
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C
Only needed on windy days.
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D
Not needed if you are carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.
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B
Abruptly apply both brakes while leaning.
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C
Apply only the rear brake.
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D
Apply only the front brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Motorcycle windshields:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Are a good substitute for goggles.
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C
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
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D
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If your front tire locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
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B
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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C
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
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D
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When in traffic, motorcycles need:
Choose one answer below.
A
Much less distance to stop than cars.
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B
Less distance to stop than cars.
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C
As much distance to stop as cars.
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D
More distance to stop than cars.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When you are stopped, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should remain in first gear.
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B
Should remain in neutral.
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C
Should remain in fifth gear.
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D
Can remain in any gear.
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QUESTION 25 / 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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