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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
Choose one answer below.
A
20 percent
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B
40 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
80 percent
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A linked braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
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B
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
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C
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
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D
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the rear of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 8 / 25
On a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid making sudden moves.
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C
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
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D
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do one, then the other.
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B
Do both at the same time.
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C
Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
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D
Try instead to use only the brakes.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 11 / 25
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, it will make you too hot.
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B
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
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C
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
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D
No, jackets get in the way of steering.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When traveling in a group, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Spread out to make the group easier to see.
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B
Stay close together to make the group easier to see.
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C
Separate occasionally.
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D
Ride in pairs.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
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 16 / 25
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
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B
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
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C
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
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D
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?
Choose one answer below.
A
The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
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B
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
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C
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
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D
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
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B
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
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C
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
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D
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 22 / 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 23 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet is DOT-compliant.
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B
The helmet looks nice.
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C
The helmet fits snugly.
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D
The helmet does not have any defects.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Other drivers may not see you.
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B
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
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C
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
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D
You may run off the road.
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