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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A motorcycle's headlight must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be used only at night.
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B
Be on at all times.
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C
Be visible for at least 25 feet.
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D
Be used only in heavy traffic.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunburn.
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B
Windburn.
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C
Chapped lips.
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D
Dehydration.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If a driver is following you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road.
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D
Slow down.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
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B
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
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C
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
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D
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow me
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B
Slow down
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C
Speed up
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D
Exit
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast the alcohol is consumed
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C
The drinker's body weight
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D
How often the drinker consumes alcohol
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A child passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be placed in front of the operator.
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B
Should be placed behind the operator.
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C
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
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D
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are easy to get used to right away.
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B
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
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C
Provide a narrow view of the road.
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D
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick the dog away.
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B
Ride alongside the dog.
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C
Stop until the dog loses interest.
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D
Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When entering a turn, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
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D
Sit up as high as possible.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
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 21 / 25
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, it will make you too hot.
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B
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
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C
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
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D
No, jackets get in the way of steering.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do one, then the other.
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B
Do both at the same time.
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C
Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
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D
Try instead to use only the brakes.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
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C
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
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D
Feel free to talk whenever they want.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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