Take 2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 14

QUESTION 1 / 25

When traveling in a group, riders should:

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ASpread out to make the group easier to see.✓BStay close together to make the group easier to see.✓CSeparate occasionally.✓DRide in pairs.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When stopping, it is best to:

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AGrab at the front brake lever.✓BKeep your knees against the gas tank and keep your eyes up.✓CApply increasing pressure to the rear brake.✓DOnly use the front brake.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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AEither brake then swerve or swerve then brake.✓BBrake and swerve at the same time.✓CChoose to either brake or swerve.✓DNot swerve and only use the front brake to stop.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CNot use your headlight.✓DAlternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

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ACross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.✓BAvoid crossing the tracks for any reason.✓CTry to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.✓DSlowly inch across the tracks.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Hearing protection is:

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ANot needed if you wear a helmet.✓BNeeded in addition to a helmet.✓COnly needed on windy days.✓DNot needed if you are carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

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AStaggered✓BSingle-file✓CPaired up✓DRiding three across a lane✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

Choose one answer below.

AFarther away, more slowly✓BFarther away, faster✓CCloser, more slowly✓DCloser, faster✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

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AUsing only the front brake✓BUsing both brakes✓CUsing the center lane✓DMaintaining or increasing your speed✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When packing a load on a motorcycle:

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AThe heavier items should go toward the front.✓BThe heavier items should go toward the rear.✓CMounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.✓DLighter items should be stored in front of you.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

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ACan apply the front brake harder.✓BShould lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.✓CCan apply the rear brake harder.✓DLose traction.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the lead rider.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DAnywhere within the group.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When riding at night you should:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BDecrease your following distance.✓CUse the vehicle in front of you to help see.✓DWear tinted glasses.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

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AIt takes up minimal space on the highway.✓BThe group is easy to see.✓CThe group is unlikely to be split up.✓DThe riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

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AMost people aren’t used to using mirrors.✓BUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.✓CUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.✓DIt can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What does this signal mean?

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ARest stop✓BHigh beams on✓CTurn right✓DHazard✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

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AEye contact✓BUsing a turn signal✓CFollowing another vehicle✓DNothing✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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ADiscourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.✓BEncourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.✓CEncourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.✓DEncourages other drivers to pass you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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ANever safe for motorcyclists.✓BUsually safe, unless the road is wet.✓CUsually safe, unless it is sunny outside.✓DAlways safe, no matter the weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

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AYour motorcycle may stall.✓BYou might go too fast.✓COther drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.✓DThe uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

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AThe left position✓BThe center position✓CThe right position✓DThere is no single best lane position.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AAt high speeds.✓BAfter riding for a long time.✓CFar from home.✓DOn short trips.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Choose one answer below.

AUse only the rear brake.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CUse both brakes.✓DNot use any brakes, but downshift.✓

When traveling in a group, riders should:

When stopping, it is best to:

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

When riding in rain or fog, you should:

When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

Hearing protection is:

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

When packing a load on a motorcycle:

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

When riding at night you should:

Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

What does this signal mean?

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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

Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.