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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Who should set the pace in a group of riders?
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A
The leader
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B
The riders just behind the leader
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C
The rider in back
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D
The oldest rider
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When packing a load on a motorcycle:
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A
The heavier items should go toward the front.
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B
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
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C
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
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D
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.
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QUESTION 3 / 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 4 / 25
When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
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A
The left portion.
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B
The center portion.
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C
The right portion.
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D
The left or right portions.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png
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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 6 / 25
When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
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A
Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
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B
Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
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C
Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
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D
Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding at night you should:
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
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A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Swerving a motorcycle:
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A
Requires a lot of traction.
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B
Requires little traction.
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C
Is a slow maneuver.
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D
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If the road is wet, you should avoid:
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A
The left portion of a 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
All areas of the lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When making normal stops, you should:
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A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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D
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:
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A
Using the rear brake only.
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B
Using the front brake only.
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C
Using both brakes.
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D
Using the rear brake while downshifting.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Use your high beam.
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B
Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.
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C
Be visible.
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D
Ride only in the left portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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B
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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C
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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D
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you must swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn your handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
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A
The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
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B
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
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C
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
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D
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
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A
Traffic is light.
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B
Traffic is heavy.
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C
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
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D
There is pleasant and clear weather.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
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A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.
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B
Release the brake and only engage the front brake.
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C
Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.
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D
Release the brake and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
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A
A cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.
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B
A good leather jacket.
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C
Sturdy boots.
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D
A good understanding of motorcycle laws.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When deciding on a lane position, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Always ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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A
At speeds greater than 55 mph.
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B
After several hours of riding.
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C
On short trips.
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D
On long trips.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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