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Louisiana Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Louisiana OMV Motorcycle Operator Knowledge Test (Class M) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:190, who must wear a DOT-approved safety helmet on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
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Only operators under 21 years old
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B
Only passengers under 18 years old
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C
Every operator and every passenger of any age
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D
Only riders without a windshield
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the Louisiana OMV motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
20 questions
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B
25 questions
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C
30 questions
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D
46 questions
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the passing score on the Louisiana motorcycle knowledge test?
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70% (18 of 25)
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B
75% (19 of 25)
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C
80% (20 of 25)
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D
83% (21 of 25)
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
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Tires, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Speed
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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C
Throttle, Cables, Levers, Operation, Coolant, Saddle
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D
Tank, Carburetor, Lugs, Output, Crank, Steering
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under Louisiana law (LRS 32:190.1), when is eye protection required for motorcycle riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at night
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B
Only on the interstate
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C
Whenever the motorcycle does not have a windshield of sufficient height
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D
Only when the rider is under 18
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is Louisiana's BAC limit for an adult motorcyclist 21 or older?
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 7 / 25
Under Louisiana's zero-tolerance law, what BAC will get a rider under 21 charged with underage DWI?
Choose one answer below.
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0.01% or higher
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B
0.02% or higher
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C
0.05% or higher
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D
0.08% or higher
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between lanes of moving traffic) legal in Louisiana?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, on any highway at any speed
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B
Yes, only at speeds below 15 mph
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C
No, it is illegal under Louisiana law
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D
Only legal in New Orleans city limits
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the minimum age for a passenger on a Louisiana motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no minimum age
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B
3 years old
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C
5 years old
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D
8 years old
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Two motorcycles riding side by side in the same lane is permitted in Louisiana, but how many bikes maximum can share one lane?
Choose one answer below.
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1
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B
2
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C
3
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D
4
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the most important reason to wear a DOT-approved helmet in Louisiana?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is fashionable
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B
It protects against head injury, which is the leading cause of motorcycle deaths
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C
It improves engine performance
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D
It is required only on the interstate
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which type of helmet provides the best impact protection and is most strongly recommended by the Louisiana Motorcycle Operator Manual?
Choose one answer below.
A
A novelty helmet
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B
A half helmet
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C
A three-quarter open-face helmet
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D
A full-face DOT-compliant helmet
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which of the following is the safest type of clothing to wear when riding a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shorts and a t-shirt because it is hot
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B
Light, loose-fitting clothing with sandals
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C
Sturdy long pants, a jacket, boots that cover the ankle, and full-finger gloves
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D
A rain poncho only when wet
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Why should motorcycle riders wear brightly colored clothing or reflective vests?
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases your top speed
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B
It helps other drivers see you and improves your conspicuity
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C
It is required by federal law
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D
It is only useful at night
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When checking your tires before a ride, what should you look for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the tire brand
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B
Correct air pressure, tread depth, and visible damage like cuts or embedded objects
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C
Only the rim color
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D
Only the chain tension
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QUESTION 16 / 25
On most motorcycles, which control operates the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left hand lever
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B
The right hand lever
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C
The right foot pedal
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D
The left foot pedal
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which control on a typical motorcycle is the clutch?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right hand lever
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B
The left hand lever
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C
The right foot pedal
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D
The left foot pedal
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which foot control is the gear shifter on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right foot pedal
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B
The left foot pedal
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C
Both pedals together
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D
The center stand
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the proper hand signal for a left turn on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out to the side
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B
Left arm bent up at the elbow
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C
Right arm pointed up
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D
Left arm pointed down
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the proper hand signal for a right turn on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out
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B
Left arm bent up at the elbow at a 90-degree angle
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C
Left arm pointed down
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D
Right arm extended straight out
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which hand signal indicates slowing or stopping?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out
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B
Left arm bent up at the elbow
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C
Left arm extended downward with palm facing back
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D
Both arms raised
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding, your eyes should generally be focused:
Choose one answer below.
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Directly down at the front fender
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B
On the rear-view mirror
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C
Well ahead, scanning the path you want to go
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D
On your speedometer
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the safest body position when riding a motorcycle in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stiff arms with elbows locked
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B
Slumped back with feet on the highway pegs
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C
Sitting upright with arms slightly bent, knees against the tank, feet on the pegs
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D
Standing on the foot pegs
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is counter-steering?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering with your knees only
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B
Pressing the handgrip in the direction you want to lean and turn at speed
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C
Turning the bars opposite to your turn until the bike falls over
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D
A type of brake adjustment
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does the MSF turning method SLPR 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
Steer, Lean, Pull, Release
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D
Signal, Look, Pause, Resume
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