Take 2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 6

QUESTION 1 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AOn short trips.✓BOn long trips.✓CAfter at least an hour of riding.✓DAfter more than 8 hours of riding.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:

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AMay be increased.✓BMay be decreased.✓CIs not a concern.✓DWill be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

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AIncrease your speed.✓BReduce your speed.✓CUse your high beam headlight whenever possible.✓DIncrease your following distance.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You should use a larger cushion of space:

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AWhen roads are slippery.✓BWhen it is sunny outside.✓CWhen it is colder than usual.✓DWhen you are following other motorcycles.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

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AProtecting yourself from the elements✓BTaking artificial stimulants✓CLimiting the distance ridden in one day✓DTaking frequent breaks✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Most crashes happen:

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AFar from home.✓BOn short trips.✓COn long rides.✓DSeveral hours into the ride.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Which of the following provides the best protection?

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ASunglasses✓BWindshield✓CGoggles✓DFace shield✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

How much of a motorcycle's total braking power can the front brake supply?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓CAbout 50 percent✓DAbout 70 percent✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When you are being passed, you should:

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ARide in the center portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CRide in the right portion of the lane.✓DWeave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

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AAllow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.✓BAllow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.✓CHave the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.✓DPass in a staggered formation.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A shatter-resistant face shield:

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ACan protect a rider's face in a crash.✓BIs only useful in protecting riders from dirt.✓CDoes not offer as much protection as goggles.✓DShould not be used with a helmet.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Your lane position should:

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AProtect your lane from other drivers.✓BAllow you a nice view of scenery.✓CPlace you in other drivers’ blind spots.✓DHide your intentions from other drivers.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

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AAllow the load to move freely.✓BSecure the load so its weight does not shift.✓CPlace the load unsecured in the seat.✓DSecure the load near the front of the sidecar.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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AIf it is certified by the DOT.✓BIf it fits snugly.✓CIf it is free of defects.✓DIf it has cracks.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle:

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ACan place you in the driver's blind spot.✓BIs better than riding behind the other vehicle.✓CIs safe because it limits your escape routes.✓DShould only be done during the day.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When passing another vehicle:

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AThe pass may be completed in a no passing zone.✓BThe rider may travel up to 10 mph over the speed limit to complete the pass.✓CThe pass must be started and completed within a passing zone.✓DThe pass must be completed on the shoulder, if one is present.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

The best way to stop quickly is to:

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AUse the front brake only.✓BUse the front brake first.✓CThrottle down and use the front brake.✓DUse both brakes at the same time.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png

Choose one answer below.

APlans to turn left.✓BIs about to stop.✓CPlans to turn right.✓DIs about to slow down.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Most motorcycles:

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AHave only a front brake.✓BHave only a rear brake.✓CHave brakes in both the front and rear.✓DHave three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Braking in a turn is:

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AEasier than braking on a straightaway.✓BMore difficult than braking on a straightaway.✓CDone safely by using the front brake only.✓DDone safely by using the rear brake only.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When braking:

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AUse only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.✓BOnly use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.✓CUse both brakes regardless of the circumstances.✓DUse only the front brake.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

More than half of all crashes:

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AInvolve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.✓BAre caused by faulty ignition systems.✓COccur because of distractions caused by passengers.✓DHappen at night.✓