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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Common drugs, such as cold tablets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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B
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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C
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
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D
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Make sudden moves.
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C
Move to the edge of the road.
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D
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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D
Means that the other driver knows you are there.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
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B
Best when used by itself.
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C
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
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D
To be used with the rear brake.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To swerve correctly:
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 handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
Choose one answer below.
A
Feel like it is lagging behind.
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B
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
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C
Vibrate uncontrollably.
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D
Make acceleration seem faster.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
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B
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
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C
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
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D
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
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B
Follow other vehicles closely.
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C
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
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D
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You may exceed the speed limit.
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D
You should pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Braking in a turn is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Easier than braking on a straightaway.
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B
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
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C
Done safely by using the front brake only.
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D
Done safely by using the rear brake only.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
You should use a larger cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
When roads are slippery.
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B
When it is sunny outside.
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C
When it is colder than usual.
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D
When you are following other motorcycles.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
The gear shift lever is located:
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding at night, you should travel:
Choose one answer below.
A
More slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.
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B
At the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.
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C
Faster than you would during the day under similar conditions.
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D
On the shoulder of the road so other vehicles can see you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle's former owner.
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B
The owner’s manual.
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C
A library book about motorcycles.
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D
A motorcycle enthusiast.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 21 / 25
On a motorcycle, a horn:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless.
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B
Usually cannot be heard by others.
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C
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
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D
Should not be used.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When it starts raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 motorcycle seat.
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C
Sit as far back as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
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B
Quickly brake.
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C
Close the throttle to slow down.
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D
Accelerate quickly.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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