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Arkansas Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Arkansas Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M Endorsement) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Carburetor, Lights, Oil, Chain, Speedometer
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and fluids, Chassis, Stands
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C
Throttle, Clutch, Levers, Oil, Cables, Suspension
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D
Turn signals, Clutch, Lights, Odometer, Cables, Saddle
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QUESTION 2 / 25
On a standard motorcycle, where is the front brake control located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right handgrip lever
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B
Left handgrip lever
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C
Right foot pedal
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D
Left foot pedal
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which hand operates the clutch on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right hand
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B
Left hand
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C
Either hand
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D
Neither — the clutch is foot-operated
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Where is the gear shifter located on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right foot pedal
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B
Left foot pedal
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C
Right handgrip
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D
Left handgrip
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Approximately what percentage of a motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 30%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
100%
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QUESTION 6 / 25
In Arkansas, who is required by law to wear a motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every rider and passenger, regardless of age
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B
Only riders and passengers under 21 years old
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C
Only the operator, never the passenger
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D
Only riders without a windshield
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which statement about eye protection is correct for motorcycle riders in Arkansas?
Choose one answer below.
A
Eye protection is optional if you are over 21
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B
Eye protection is required for all riders unless the motorcycle has a protective windshield
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C
Eye protection is required only at night
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D
Standard prescription glasses are never allowed
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a motorcycle rider age 21 or older in Arkansas?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for an Arkansas motorcycle rider under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.04%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which body position is safest when seated on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arms locked straight, leaning back, feet hanging beside the pegs
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B
Back arched forward, eyes on the front wheel, knees out
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C
Knees against the tank, back relatively straight, eyes up scanning ahead, arms slightly bent
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D
Standing on the pegs at all speeds
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the 'friction zone' on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The point where the front and rear tires meet the road
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B
The range of clutch-lever travel where the engine partially engages the rear wheel
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C
The area on the seat where you sit during slow turns
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D
The temperature range at which brake pads work best
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is counter-steering on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering opposite to the direction of a skid
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B
Pressing forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to lean
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C
Using only body lean and not touching the bars
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D
Turning the handlebars in the opposite direction of travel
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QUESTION 13 / 25
The MSF four-step turning procedure is summarized as SLPR. What do the letters stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Park, Ride
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Search, Lean, Pause, Return
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D
Signal, Lean, Push, Recover
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which lane position generally gives a motorcyclist the best view of traffic and the best visibility to other drivers on a typical two-lane road?
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no advantage to any specific lane position
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B
Lane position 1 (left third) when traffic conditions favor it
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C
Always lane position 2 (center)
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D
Always the right edge of the lane
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What does the MSF SEE strategy stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
See, Estimate, Execute
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Stop, Examine, Enter
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D
Signal, Engage, Escape
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding in a group of motorcycles, what is the recommended formation on most roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
Single file with two-second gaps
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B
Staggered formation in a single lane
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C
Two abreast in the same lane to save space
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D
Each rider in a different lane
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Approximately how many seconds of following distance does the Arkansas Motorcycle Operator Manual recommend behind the vehicle ahead under normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
5 seconds
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D
10 seconds
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the safest way to cross railroad tracks on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard just before the tracks
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B
Stop completely on top of the tracks
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C
Approach at an angle close to perpendicular (as near 90 degrees as practical), slow down, and ride straight across
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D
Lean the bike sharply while crossing
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When you encounter gravel, sand, or wet leaves on the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard before entering the surface
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B
Maintain your speed and lean aggressively
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C
Reduce speed before reaching the surface, keep the bike upright, and avoid sudden steering, braking, or throttle changes
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D
Stop and walk the motorcycle across
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which is the correct hand signal for a left turn on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm straight out to the side
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B
Left arm bent upward at the elbow with the hand pointing up
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C
Left arm bent downward at the elbow with the hand pointing down
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D
Right arm straight out to the side
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which hand signal indicates that you are slowing or stopping?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm straight out
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B
Left arm bent up at the elbow
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C
Left arm bent down at the elbow with palm to the rear
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D
Left arm raised straight up
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What does swerving on a motorcycle mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two quick counter-steers — one to move around an obstacle, another to straighten up
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B
Hitting the front brake as hard as possible
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C
Shifting body weight without steering
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D
Locking the rear wheel and sliding sideways
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If a tire goes flat while riding, what is the safest action?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and stop immediately in the lane
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B
Hold the handlebars firmly, ease off the throttle, keep a straight course, and gradually slow to pull off the road
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C
Accelerate to maintain stability
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D
Drop the bike onto its side immediately
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If the front wheel of your motorcycle begins to wobble at speed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Grip the bars firmly, gradually close the throttle, do not brake hard, and slow until the wobble stops; pull over to inspect
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B
Accelerate to push through the wobble
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C
Release the bars and let the bike correct itself
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D
Brake hard to stop the wobble quickly
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How long is an Arkansas motorcycle learner's permit valid?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 days
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B
6 months
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C
1 year, non-renewable
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D
4 years
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