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Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Mississippi Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Motorcycle Endorsement) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In Mississippi, what is the minimum age to apply for a motorcycle learner's permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Under Mississippi Code 63-7-64, who is required to wear a crash helmet that meets federal FMVSS 218 standards while riding a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only operators under 21
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B
Only the operator, not passengers
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C
Every operator and every passenger, regardless of age
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D
Only riders without health insurance
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a motorcycle rider age 21 or older in Mississippi?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.04%
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C
0.05%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Mississippi's zero-tolerance law sets what BAC threshold for motorcycle riders under age 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.05%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in the MSF pre-ride inspection checklist?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Chain, Stands
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil and fluids, Chassis, Stands
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C
Tires, Cables, Lubricants, Oil, Cooling, Suspension
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D
Throttle, Cables, Lights, Operation, Chassis, Steering
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QUESTION 6 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, the right hand controls which two functions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Clutch and rear brake
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B
Throttle and front brake
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C
Throttle and clutch
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D
Front brake and gear shift
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QUESTION 7 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, which control is operated by the left hand?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle
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B
Front brake
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C
Clutch
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D
Rear brake
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which foot control operates the gear shifter on most motorcycles?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left foot
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B
Right foot
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C
Both feet, depending on direction
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D
Neither — gears are shifted by hand
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QUESTION 9 / 25
For the strongest, safest stop on a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the front brake
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B
Use only the rear brake
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C
Use both brakes at the same time
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D
Downshift and let the engine slow the bike
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Approximately what percentage of total braking power on a typical motorcycle 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
About 100%
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the recommended four-step cornering sequence taught by the MSF and used in the Mississippi Motorcycle Operator Manual?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Lean, Go
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Ride, Lean, Lift, Stop
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D
Slow, Lean, Push, Hold
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To make a quick turn at speeds above about 12 mph, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean the bike by shifting your body left or right
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B
Press forward on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn
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C
Pull back on the handgrip in the direction you want to turn
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D
Brake hard with the front wheel only
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does the acronym SEE stand for in the MSF mental strategy for safe riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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B
Stop, Examine, Enter
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C
See, Estimate, Engage
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D
Scan, Escape, End
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The SIPDE hazard-management model stands for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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B
Scan, Inspect, Pause, Drive, Evaluate
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C
Stop, Inspect, Plan, Decide, Exit
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D
Search, Inspect, Prepare, Drive, Engage
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Why should motorcyclists usually avoid the center portion of a traffic lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Police are more likely to ticket riders there
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B
It is the most slippery part of the lane due to built-up oil and fluids
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C
It is illegal to ride in the center of a lane in Mississippi
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D
The center of the lane is reserved for emergency vehicles
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Lane position 1 of a traffic lane refers to:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left third of the lane
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B
The center of the lane
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C
The right third of the lane
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D
The shoulder of the road
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding in a group on Mississippi roads, the recommended formation is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Single file at all times
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B
Side by side in pairs across the lane
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C
Staggered formation, with riders offset in alternating lane positions
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D
Random spacing so cars cannot predict the group
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the minimum recommended following distance behind another vehicle on a Mississippi roadway in good conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Half a second
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B
One second
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C
Two seconds
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D
Five seconds
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QUESTION 19 / 25
In rain or other poor traction conditions, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your following distance to keep up with traffic
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B
Increase your following distance to about four seconds or more
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C
Keep the same following distance you use in dry weather
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D
Move into the center of the lane
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Where is the most likely place for a motorcycle-versus-car crash to occur?
Choose one answer below.
A
On a straight highway
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B
In a parking lot
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C
At an intersection
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D
On a freeway entrance ramp
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When approaching an intersection where a driver is waiting to turn left in front of you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
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B
Slow down, cover your brakes, and be ready to react
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C
Move close to the left edge of the lane to get the driver's attention
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D
Sound your horn continuously and maintain speed
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QUESTION 22 / 25
The friction zone of a motorcycle's clutch is the area where:
Choose one answer below.
A
The clutch is fully released and the bike is in neutral
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B
The clutch is fully pulled in and no power reaches the rear wheel
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C
The clutch is partially engaged, transmitting some power to the rear wheel
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D
The clutch cable is most likely to snap
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which protective gear is most likely to prevent a fatal head injury in a motorcycle crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
A DOT FMVSS 218-compliant helmet
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C
Reflective vest
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D
Riding gloves
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When buying a motorcycle helmet, which marking confirms it meets the federal safety standard required by Mississippi Code 63-7-64?
Choose one answer below.
A
A novelty-helmet sticker
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B
A DOT sticker referencing FMVSS 218
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C
A handwritten 'Approved' label
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D
A state seal applied at the dealership
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Although Mississippi Code 63-7-64 does not specifically require eye protection, the Mississippi Motorcycle Operator Manual strongly recommends wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses only when riding in bright daylight
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B
Impact-resistant face shield or goggles whenever you ride
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C
Open-eye riding for better depth perception
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D
Only prescription glasses, regardless of bike design
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