Take 2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 25

The gearshift lever is operated by:

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AYour right hand.✓BYour right foot.✓CYour left hand.✓DYour left foot.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When stopping:

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AThe rear brake should be applied first.✓BThe front brake should be applied first.✓CBoth brakes should be applied at the same time.✓DOnly one brake, front or rear, should be used.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:

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AA jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.✓BBoots with tall heels.✓CLeather gloves.✓DShoes that stop below their ankle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?

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AArrange a safe ride home for them.✓BGet them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.✓CMake them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.✓DGet other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

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AA DOT-approved helmet.✓BFace or eye protection.✓CEar buds.✓DProtective clothing.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

If the front wheel locks, you should:

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AContinue to hold the brake and the skid should end.✓BRelease the front brake and not use the front brake.✓CRelease the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.✓DRelease the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

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AAfter starting the motorcycle✓BBefore starting the motorcycle✓CDuring the ride✓DAt a traffic signal✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

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AHalf as likely✓BTwice as likely✓CThree times as likely✓DJust as likely✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

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AGoggles✓BA face shield✓CA windshield✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

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ARelax on the handgrips.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Convex mirrors make cars seem:

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ALarger.✓BFarther away.✓CFaster.✓DNarrower.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 13 / 25

Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BCome to a complete stop.✓CSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓DIgnore them.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

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AAble to fasten securely.✓BToo tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.✓CFree of scratches.✓DAble to allow clear views to both sides.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

The front brake:

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AShould only be used when you need to stop quickly.✓BShould be used only under slippery conditions.✓CIs not as effective as the rear brake.✓DIs safe to use, if used properly.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

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AAbout one-quarter✓BAbout one-half✓CAbout three-quarters✓DAll the stopping power✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png

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ASpeed up.✓BDanger ahead.✓CStop.✓DMerge.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

You should choose the lane position that can:

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AMinimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓BMaximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓CMaximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.✓DMinimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A driver making eye contact with you:

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AMeans that they see you.✓BWill never happen.✓CDoes not mean that they will properly yield to you.✓DGuarantees that they will properly yield to you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, 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.✓DRide in a weaving pattern.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

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AA tire check.✓BA taillight test.✓CA headlight test.✓DA paint check.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

To be effective, a face shield should not:

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ABe free of scratches.✓BAllow clear views to both sides.✓CBe airtight.✓DFasten securely.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When traveling on a motorcycle with a sidecar, the passenger should ride:

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AOn the motorcycle seat.✓BIn the sidecar.✓CEither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.✓DNeither on the motorcycle or in the sidecar.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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AKeep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.✓BQuickly brake.✓CClose the throttle to slow down.✓DAccelerate quickly.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

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ANot worry about them.✓BChange lanes and let them pass.✓CSpeed up.✓DGet off the roadway.✓