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2026 Nevada Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Before riding, check all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your tires' inflation pressure.
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B
The amount of tread on your tires.
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C
The reflective quality of your tires.
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D
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in your lane.
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B
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
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C
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
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D
Ride on the far left shoulder.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 8 / 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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QUESTION 9 / 25
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe, if used properly.
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B
Safe, even if used improperly.
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C
Only to be used if the rear brake fails.
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D
Not to be used regularly.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Increase your following distance if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is dry.
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B
Riding conditions are normal.
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C
The roadway is wet.
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D
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
Choose one answer below.
A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 15 / 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
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Is less effective than goggles.
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 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 18 / 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 19 / 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 20 / 25
When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a minimum four-second following distance.
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B
Get as close to the other vehicle as possible.
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C
Never be concerned about your following distance.
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D
Always ride in the left portion of the lane so the driver can easily see you.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Operate at a slower speed than usual.
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B
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
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C
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
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D
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When you have mounted your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Make sure the mirrors are clean.
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B
Make sure the horn works.
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C
Close the fuel supply valve.
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D
Make sure the clutch works smoothly.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
About 95 percent
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicates that the driver sees you.
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B
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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C
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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D
May make the driver mad.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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