Take 2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 11

QUESTION 1 / 25

When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BMove onto the shoulder.✓CAllow the other driver to pass you.✓DExit the roadway.✓

QUESTION 2 / 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.✓DIs less effective than goggles.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which of the following provides the best protection?

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ASunglasses✓BWindshield✓CGoggles✓DFace shield✓

QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 25

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

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AAt intersections✓BOn highways✓COn rural roads✓DIn parking lots✓

QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 25

Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:

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AMotorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.✓BThey can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.✓CMirrors are not really helpful.✓DThey should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

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ASpeed up or slow down.✓BWave at the other driver.✓CStay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.✓DLet the other driver worry about it.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png

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ASlow or stop✓BLeft turn✓CRight turn✓DBacking up✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

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AGoggles✓BWindshield✓CSunglasses✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:

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AWear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.✓BWear shorts.✓CWear sneakers.✓DWear goggles.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

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AUse your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.✓BTailgate other drivers.✓CKeep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.✓DNot use a headlight during the day.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

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ASevere.✓BUp to a judge to decide.✓CNot too harsh.✓DOptional.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Riding between two vehicles moving in the same direction:

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AIs illegal.✓BIs encouraged if traffic is heavy.✓CIs encouraged during the day to prevent traffic jams.✓DIs acceptable if the motorcyclist is comfortable with the move.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

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AMotorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.✓BMotorcycle could accelerate too quickly.✓CFront tire will likely skid.✓DEngine will make a loud noise.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

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ABegin slowing sooner than usual.✓BBegin slowing later than usual.✓CApply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.✓DApply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

The control for the rear brake is usually located:

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AOn the right handlebar.✓BOn the left handlebar.✓CNear the left foot.✓DNear the right foot.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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AShift into neutral when slowing.✓BCover the clutch and the brakes.✓CPull in the clutch when turning.✓DRide under the speed limit.✓

QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 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.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A group of riders should merge onto a highway in:

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AA single-file formation.✓BA staggered formation.✓CPairs.✓DA pyramid formation.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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AYou may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.✓BYou may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.✓CYou may block the driver's view.✓DIt prevents other drivers from passing both of you.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When riding at night, you should travel:

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AMore slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.✓BAt the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.✓CFaster than you would during the day under similar conditions.✓DOn the shoulder of the road so other vehicles can see you.✓