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2026 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a good idea to drag your feet.
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B
Your toes should be pointed downward.
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C
You should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
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D
You should try to keep your feet away from the controls.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To effectively provide protection for a motorcycle rider, pants should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Be made of a heavy material.
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C
Fit loosely enough that they flap in the wind.
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D
Be short and expose some parts of the legs.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride during the day.
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B
Wear bright clothing all the time.
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C
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
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D
Wear dark clothing all the time.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may ride on the shoulder.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
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C
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
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D
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may not find a parking spot.
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B
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
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C
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
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D
The road may be uneven.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear darkly-clothing.
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C
Ride without your headlight.
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D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open parking spaces.
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B
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
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C
Parking meters.
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D
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Low-speed crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be fatal.
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B
Are never serious.
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C
Rarely cause injuries.
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D
Happen frequently, so there is no need to worry about them.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Insects.
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B
Headlight glare.
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C
Noise.
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D
Sunshine.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Crashes are more likely to occur among:
Choose one answer below.
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Experienced riders.
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B
Beginning riders.
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C
Those familiar with their motorcycle.
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D
Those who have completed a safety course.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The best source of information for your motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A general book about motorcycles.
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C
Someone who has a different type of motorcycle.
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D
A television show about motorcycle riding.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You should do a pre-ride inspection:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
About once every 10 rides.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a season.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure.
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B
Tread.
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C
General wear.
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D
Flexibility.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.
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B
The alcohol never gets removed from the body.
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C
It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.
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D
Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding with a passenger, the operator should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a longer following distance.
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B
Increase their speed.
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C
Deflate the tires to accommodate the extra weight.
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D
Not warn passengers of impending hazards.
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QUESTION 25 / 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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