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2026 Nevada Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
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B
Use more rear brake pressure.
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C
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
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D
Try to lock the front tire.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When you are being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in any portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
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B
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
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C
Only use the front brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may stall.
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B
You might go too fast.
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C
Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.
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D
The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
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B
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
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C
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
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D
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When packing a load on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
The heavier items should go toward the front.
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B
The heavier items should go toward the rear.
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C
Mounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.
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D
Lighter items should be stored in front of you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A helmet should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meet U.S. DOT standards.
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B
Fit snugly.
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C
Be without obvious defects.
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D
Have been previously worn in an accident.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the leader.
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C
Close to the back of the group.
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D
At the tail end of the group.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When in traffic, motorcycles need:
Choose one answer below.
A
Much less distance to stop than cars.
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B
Less distance to stop than cars.
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C
As much distance to stop as cars.
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D
More distance to stop than cars.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
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B
Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
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C
Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
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D
Encourages other drivers to pass you.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Motorcycle windshields:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Are a good substitute for goggles.
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C
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
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D
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn just your head.
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B
Turn your head and shoulders.
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C
Turn just your shoulders.
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D
Turn your entire body.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow to a safe speed before turning.
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B
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
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C
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
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D
Avoid looking at other vehicles.
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QUESTION 24 / 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 25 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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