Take 2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

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AHas long, loose laces.✓BHas short heels.✓CHas tall heels.✓DIs always sneakers.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When in traffic, motorcycles need:

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AMuch less distance to stop than cars.✓BLess distance to stop than cars.✓CAs much distance to stop as cars.✓DMore distance to stop than cars.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

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AUse both the front and rear brakes.✓BUse abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.✓COnly use the rear brake.✓DUse either brake, but use only one brake.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

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AReduce their speed when riding at night.✓BSound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.✓CNot ride at night.✓DStay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

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ARide slower than the speed limit.✓BCover the clutch and the brakes.✓CShift into neutral when slowing.✓DPull in the clutch when turning.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

An integrated braking system:

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AApplies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.✓BApplies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.✓CApplies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.✓DLearns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.✓

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

The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

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ADebris and oil drippings from cars often collect.✓BMotorcycle riders should always travel for safety.✓CMost accidents happen.✓DDrivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Studies show that most crash-involved riders:

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AUnder-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.✓BOver-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.✓COnly use the front brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

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A20 percent✓B40 percent✓C60 percent✓D80 percent✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

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ADress warmly.✓BLimit the distance traveled in a day.✓CTake frequent rest breaks.✓DTake artificial stimulants.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which of the following is true?

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AThe front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.✓BThe front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.✓CThe rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.✓DOnly the front brake should be used when braking.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:

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AComfort.✓BProtection in a collision.✓CProtection from the cold.✓DDiscomfort.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DNo portion of the lane should always be avoided.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the leader.✓CClose to the back of the group.✓DAt the tail end of the group.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

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AShould always ride in the same part of the lane.✓BShould vary their lane position according to riding conditions.✓CShould always ride in the center of the lane.✓DShould always ride in the left part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

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ARed✓BBlack✓CSilver✓DBlue✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

To swerve, you should:

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ATurn the handlebars quickly.✓BShift your weight quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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AAlways pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.✓BVary your lane position as conditions warrant.✓COnly ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.✓DRide in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?

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AThe left✓BThe center✓CThe right✓DIt doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

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AOther drivers may not see you.✓BYou will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.✓COther drivers may try to share your lane.✓DYou may run off the road.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

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ACounterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.✓BLean at the same angle as the motorcycle.✓CLean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.✓DCounterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:

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ARide down the center of the lane.✓BIncrease your speed.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DPull onto the shoulder of the road.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

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AOnce a day✓BOnce a week✓COnce a year✓DBefore every ride✓