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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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QUESTION 1 / 24
A motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.
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B
Continually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.
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C
Choose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.
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D
Not worry about lane position.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Taking corners too fast:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can cause the rider to go into another lane.
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B
Is better than going too slowly.
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C
Often causes the rider to stay in their lane.
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D
Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:
Choose one answer below.
A
When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
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B
When you want to look at the scenery.
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C
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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D
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
The proper body position on a motorcycle:
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A
Allows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
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B
Allows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.
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C
Makes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.
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D
Allows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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D
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
If drinking alcohol, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
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B
Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
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C
Not ride.
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D
Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are unimportant.
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B
Should only be done on long trips.
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C
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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D
Are not helpful since you can’t do anything about what is behind you.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Rider more slowly than usual.
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C
Start slowing later than usual.
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D
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
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C
Push their bike over.
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D
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding with your headlight off.
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B
Wearing bright clothing.
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C
Following other vehicles closely.
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D
Not using turn signals.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
The front brake is:
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A
Safe, if used properly.
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B
Safe, even if used improperly.
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C
Only to be used if the rear brake fails.
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D
Not to be used regularly.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
The best lane position is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The one that lets you travel the fastest.
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B
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
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C
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
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D
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
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B
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
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C
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
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D
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Heavy shoes
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B
Full-length pants
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C
Shorts
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D
Full-fingered gloves
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Which of the following surfaces provides the best traction for a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gravel road
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Mud
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D
Lane markings
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
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 20 / 24
Where is the throttle usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 21 / 24
Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A book about motorcycles.
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C
A former owner.
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D
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Impairment from alcohol:
Choose one answer below.
A
Begins with the first drink.
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B
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
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C
Occurs at the legal limit.
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D
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 24 / 24
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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