Take 2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 25

Where is the front brake lever usually located?

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AOn the left handgrip✓BOn the right handgrip✓CBy the left foot peg✓DBy the right foot peg✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Your lane position should not:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BHelp you avoid surface hazards.✓CProvide you with an escape route.✓DWelcome other drivers into your lane.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

The gear shift lever is located:

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AIn front of the left footrest.✓BIn front of the right footrest.✓CBehind the left footrest.✓DBehind the right footrest.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:

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AAlways slow down.✓BMaintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.✓CAccelerate drastically.✓DNot worry about your speed.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The front brake is:

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AToo dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.✓BBest when used by itself.✓CMeant to occasionally assist the rear brake.✓DTo be used with the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

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ANear the left handgrip✓BNear the right handgrip✓CNear the left footrest✓DNear the right footrest✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

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AArrange for a safe ride home for your friend.✓BOccupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.✓CKeep your friend from leaving until they are sober.✓DAllow your friend to ride their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BRight behind the leader.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DWherever they are most comfortable.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

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ACan affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.✓BUsually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.✓CPose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.✓DAre always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:

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ARide more slowly.✓BAllow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.✓CUse their high beam whenever possible.✓DTailgate other vehicles.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When making an ordinary stop, you should:

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AUse both the front and rear brakes.✓BUse only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.✓CUse only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.✓DSharply squeeze the front brake only.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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APress the grip in the direction you want to turn.✓BPress the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.✓CNot hold the grip because it can be dangerous.✓DNot lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A motorcycle “fits” you if:

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AYou are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.✓BYou are able to reach the controls by stretching.✓CThe handlebars go over your head.✓DYour feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:

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AThere is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.✓BThe back end is jerking from side to side.✓CYou are unable to accelerate.✓DThe rear brake does not work.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Making eye contact with another driver:

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AGuarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.✓BIs not worth the effort it takes.✓CDoesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.✓DMeans that the other driver knows you are there.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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AA motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.✓BA motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.✓CPassing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.✓DIt is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:

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ADecrease your speed as much as possible.✓BLean the motorcycle to one side.✓CSpeed up, if possible.✓DStay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.✓

QUESTION 20 / 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 21 / 25

When should the front brake be used?

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AAny time the rider is slowing or stopping✓BOnly when slowing or stopping on slippery roads✓COnly when slowing or stopping in an emergency✓DOnly when slowing or stopping in traffic✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

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AA leather jacket✓BBoots that go above the ankle✓CHearing protection✓DPants made of a soft material✓

QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 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 25 / 25

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

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AAllows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.✓BHas a seat even with the rider's waist.✓CHas a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.✓DHas a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.✓