Take 2026 Nevada Motorcycle Permit Test 15

QUESTION 1 / 24

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

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ARide more slowly than you would normally.✓BStart slowing earlier than you would normally.✓CIncrease your following distance.✓DNot communicate with the passenger while riding.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

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AAre easy to get used to right away.✓BMake cars seem closer than they actually are.✓CProvide a narrow view of the road.✓DMake cars seem farther away than they actually are.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

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AUsing only the front brake✓BUsing both brakes✓CUsing the center lane✓DMaintaining or increasing your speed✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:

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ASunburn.✓BWindburn.✓CChapped lips.✓DDehydration.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

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AKeep it locked until you come to a complete stop.✓BRelease the rear brake and only use the front brake.✓CRelease the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.✓DRelease the rear brake and down shift.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

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AA cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.✓BA good leather jacket.✓CSturdy boots.✓DA good understanding of motorcycle laws.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:

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APerform one action, then the other.✓BPerform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.✓CPerform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.✓DNot perform either action.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓D100 percent✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

When entering a turn, a rider should:

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ASpeed up.✓BReduce their speed.✓CMove their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.✓DSit up as high as possible.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

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ACounterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.✓BLean at the same angle as the motorcycle.✓CLean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.✓DCounterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DNo portion of the lane should always be avoided.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:

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ACross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.✓BAvoid crossing the tracks for any reason.✓CTry to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.✓DSlowly inch across the tracks.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

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AMost people aren’t used to using mirrors.✓BUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.✓CUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.✓DIt can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:

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ARelease and re-apply the rear brake.✓BKeep it locked until you completely stop.✓CRelease the rear brake and only use the front brake.✓DRelease the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

To swerve correctly:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn the handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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AAdjust the shocks.✓BAdjust the handlebars.✓CAdjust the brakes.✓DAdjust the throttle.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

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AKeep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.✓BRelease both brakes and coast to a stop.✓CRelease the brake lever and use only the rear brake.✓DRelease the brake lever until the tire regains traction.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

When it is raining, it is usually best to:

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ARide in the center of the lane.✓BPull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DIncrease your speed.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn front of the group.✓CAt the tail end of the group.✓DBeside the leader.✓