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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Twice a month.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
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A
In any part of the lane.
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B
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
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C
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
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D
As close to the car as possible.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed before entering the turn.
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B
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
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C
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
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D
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
A stocking cap
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the front brake.
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B
Only the rear brake.
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C
Both brakes.
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D
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fits loosely.
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B
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
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C
Has survived a previous crash.
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D
Provides hearing protection.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When you ride, the best gear to wear is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Any gear that helps to protect you.
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B
The lowest-priced gear.
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C
Gear that looks good.
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D
Any gear that fits.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects from the drinking may still remain.
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D
You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Polyester
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D
Wool
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The air pressure in the tires.
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B
Fluid levels.
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C
The turn signals.
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D
Damage to the paint.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When carrying a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.
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B
Ride as you would without a passenger.
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C
Ensure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.
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D
Instruct the passenger after you begin your trip.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Full-fingered gloves
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C
Long pants made of denim
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D
Athletic shoes
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
Choose one answer below.
A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Roll on the throttle.
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B
Hold the handle grips loosely.
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C
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
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D
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
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B
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
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C
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
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D
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Ignore them.
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C
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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D
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A leather jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can make a rider look cool.
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B
Is usually too warm to wear when riding.
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C
Provides protection in a crash.
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D
Should not be worn when riding.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A DOT-compliant helmet has all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
An impact-resistant outer shell.
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B
An impact-absorbing inner liner.
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C
A chinstrap retention system.
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D
Bright colors painted on the outside.
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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
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes
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B
Clothes made from synthetic materials
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C
Reflective clothes
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D
A leather jacket
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How is the accelerator controlled?
Choose one answer below.
A
With the right hand
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B
With the left hand
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C
With the right foot
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D
With the left foot
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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