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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 24
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When should the front brake be used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
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B
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
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C
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
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D
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic
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QUESTION 6 / 24
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
When being passed, all of the following are potential hazards, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Extended mirrors.
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B
Objects being thrown from other vehicles.
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C
Blasts of wind.
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D
Headlights.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.
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B
Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.
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C
Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.
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D
Pass in a staggered formation.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?
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 11 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side of the lane.
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B
The center of the lane.
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C
The right side of the lane.
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D
Either the right or center portions of the lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit as far back as possible.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Put their feet on the muffler.
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D
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Approved helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
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B
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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C
Are dangerous to wear.
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D
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeglasses
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B
Sunglasses
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C
A windshield
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D
Goggles
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QUESTION 17 / 24
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Remaining alert.
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B
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
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C
Riding without a headlight.
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D
Maintaining a space cushion.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Is less effective than goggles.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually brake.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
The steering will feel heavy.
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B
The steering will feel loose.
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C
There will be no change in the steering.
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D
The ride will feel too smooth.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
The best way to stop quickly is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only.
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B
Use the rear brake first.
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C
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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D
Use both brakes simultaneously.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your headlight off.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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D
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
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B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
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C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
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D
Stomp on the brake lever.
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