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2026 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
A driveway
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C
Dry pavement
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D
A parking lot
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.
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B
Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.
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C
Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.
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D
Are more complicated than those on a car.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A three-wheeled motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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B
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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C
Should not be operated in curves.
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D
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:
Choose one answer below.
A
When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
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B
When you want to look at the scenery.
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C
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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D
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A street-legal motorcycle is required to have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
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A headlight.
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B
A taillight.
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C
A windshield wiper.
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D
A horn.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A helmet can provide the best protection if:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is darkly-colored.
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B
It looks strong.
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C
There are only a few cracks.
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D
It fits snugly.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Twice a month.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding with a passenger, the operator should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a longer following distance.
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B
Increase their speed.
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C
Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.
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D
Not warn passengers of impending hazards.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Impairment from alcohol:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begins with the first drink.
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B
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
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C
Occurs at the legal limit.
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D
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When choosing a lane position, you should consider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Whether or not other drivers will see you.
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B
How many cars are on the road ahead.
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C
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
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D
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
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B
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
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C
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
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D
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
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C
Cover the ankle and provide support.
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D
Have tall heels.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 25
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
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B
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
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C
Apply brakes automatically.
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D
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.03 percent
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B
0.05 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A book about motorcycles.
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C
A former owner.
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D
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.
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