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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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B
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
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C
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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D
Ride under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
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A
Passing another vehicle.
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B
You will be slowing down suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals do not work.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
To increase your visibility, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other road users' blind spots.
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B
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
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C
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
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D
Invite others to share your lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always slow down.
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B
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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C
Accelerate drastically.
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D
Not worry about your speed.
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QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 25
When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In pairs.
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B
In a staggered formation.
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C
In a single-file line.
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D
In a passing formation.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Able to fasten securely.
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B
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
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C
Free of scratches.
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D
Able to allow clear views to both sides.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
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B
The back end is jerking from side to side.
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C
You are unable to accelerate.
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D
The rear brake does not work.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Motorcycle headlights are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
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B
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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C
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
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D
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the seat as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet is DOT-compliant.
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B
The helmet looks nice.
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C
The helmet fits snugly.
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D
The helmet does not have any defects.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can place you in the driver's blind spot.
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B
Is better than riding behind the other vehicle.
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C
Is safe because it limits your escape routes.
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D
Should only be done during the day.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Many over-the-counter drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase the danger of riding.
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B
Decrease the danger of riding.
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C
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
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D
Have the same effect on everyone.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 percent
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B
25 percent
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C
50 percent
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D
75 percent
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Rain suits:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should not be used.
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B
Should not balloon when riding.
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C
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
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D
Should tear easily.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.
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B
Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.
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C
Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.
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D
Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean with the operator.
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B
Never come into contact with the operator.
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C
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
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D
Hold onto their seat.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear an approved helmet.
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B
Wear face or eye protection.
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C
Wear protective clothing.
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D
Have a windshield.
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