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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If someone is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster to shake them.
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B
Alert the local police.
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C
Ride on the shoulder of the road.
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D
Allow them to pass.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.
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B
They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.
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C
Mirrors are not really helpful.
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D
They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.
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B
So you can tailgate.
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C
To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.
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D
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.
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B
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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C
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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D
Be close to the road signs.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Usually a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
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B
Ignore the tailgater.
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C
Call the police.
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D
Speed up until there is distance between your motorcycle and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A motorcycle usually requires:
Choose one answer below.
A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
A complete overhaul before every ride.
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D
Special fuel to ensure smooth operation.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need to use a turn signal.
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B
Should still use a turn signal.
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C
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
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D
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
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B
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
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C
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
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D
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.
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B
Wear dark clothing.
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C
Signal only when you feel like it.
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D
Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes
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B
Clothes made from synthetic materials
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C
Reflective clothes
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D
A leather jacket
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding in traffic, it is important to remember that motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are too small to have blind spots.
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B
Have blind spots that are too small to cause any problems.
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C
Have blind spots that require head checks.
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D
Have only one blind spot.
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QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 25
To achieve maximum straight-line braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply both brakes without locking either wheel.
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B
Use only the front brake and lock the front wheel.
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C
Use the emergency brake and lock the rear wheel.
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D
Lock both wheels.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding an unfamiliar motorcycle, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will not benefit from familiarizing yourself with the motorcycle before riding.
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B
Should not bother with a pre-ride inspection if the owner says the motorcycle is in good condition.
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C
Should take a few minutes to locate all of the motorcycle's controls before riding.
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D
Should ensure the paint is in good condition.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Avoid making sudden moves.
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D
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Be made of a heavy material.
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C
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
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D
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.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 21 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?
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A
A gravel road
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Mud
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D
Lane markings
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
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B
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
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C
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
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D
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the brakes.
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B
Accelerating.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding on the shoulder
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B
Riding under the speed limit
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C
Wearing a helmet
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D
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle
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