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NE Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Nebraska DMV Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which Nebraska license endorsement is required to legally operate a two-wheel motorcycle on public roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
Class O operator's license only
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B
Class M motorcycle license or endorsement
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C
Class CDL commercial license
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D
Class LPD learner's permit only
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the Nebraska DMV motorcycle knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
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 minimum passing score on the Nebraska motorcycle knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
70% (18 of 25 correct)
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B
75% (19 of 25 correct)
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C
80% (20 of 25 correct)
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D
85% (22 of 25 correct)
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How much does a Nebraska Class M motorcycle license cost when obtained through the DMV?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$15.00 for a 1-year license
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B
$$26.50 for a 5-year license (includes security surcharge)
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C
$$60.00 for a 10-year license
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D
$$100.00 plus a mandatory MSF course fee
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Successful completion of which course can waive both the Nebraska motorcycle written and skills tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
A defensive driving course
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B
An approved MSF Basic RiderCourse from a Nebraska Motorcycle Safety Education sponsor
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C
An online traffic ticket dismissal class
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D
A first-aid and CPR course
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How recently must you have completed an MSF Basic RiderCourse for it to waive the Nebraska DMV motorcycle tests?
Choose one answer below.
A
Within the immediately preceding 6 months
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B
Within the immediately preceding 12 months
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C
Within the immediately preceding 24 months
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D
Within the immediately preceding 5 years
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Under Nebraska LB 138 (effective January 1, 2024), which riders may ride a motorcycle without a helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any rider on a private rural road
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B
Riders age 21 and older who have submitted proof of MSF Basic RiderCourse completion to the DMV
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C
All riders if they wear sunglasses
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D
Only out-of-state riders
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Even when a rider qualifies for the LB 138 helmet exemption, what is still required while operating a motorcycle on a Nebraska highway?
Choose one answer below.
A
A reflective vest
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B
Eye protection (glasses, face shield, goggles, or a windshield on the motorcycle)
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C
A pillion passenger
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D
Daytime headlight modulator
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which of the following satisfies Nebraska's motorcycle eye-protection requirement under NRS 60-6,279?
Choose one answer below.
A
A bandana tied across the face
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B
A protective face shield attached to a helmet, goggles, glasses, or a windshield on the motorcycle
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C
Closing your eyes briefly when bugs approach
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D
Any pair of sunglasses that lacks side protection
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Under Nebraska law, is lane splitting (riding between lanes of moving or stopped traffic) legal?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, anywhere on Nebraska roads
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B
No — Nebraska prohibits operating a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles
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C
Yes, but only in cities over 100,000 people
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D
Yes, only when traffic is fully stopped
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Two motorcycles riding side-by-side in the same lane in Nebraska is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allowed if both riders are over 21
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B
Allowed only on interstates
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C
Prohibited — Nebraska law does not allow operating between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles
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D
Encouraged for group riding
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is Nebraska's BAC limit for motorcycle riders 21 and 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 13 / 25
What is Nebraska's BAC limit for motorcycle riders under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02% (zero-tolerance limit)
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
There is no under-21 limit
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How does even a small amount of alcohol affect a motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
It improves reaction time and balance
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B
It slows reaction time, impairs judgment, and reduces balance and coordination
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C
It has no measurable effect under 0.08%
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D
It sharpens night vision
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection acronym stands for which of the following?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Cables, Suspension
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B
Tires/wheels, Controls, Lights/electrics, Oil/fluids, Chassis, Stands
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C
Turn signals, Chain, Lights, Odometer, Computer, Speedometer
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D
Tank, Carburetor, Levers, Oil, Coolant, Seat
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does the C in T-CLOCS cover during a pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cargo and luggage straps
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B
Controls — levers, cables, hoses, throttle and clutch action
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C
Chrome and cosmetic finish
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D
Cylinder head compression
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Where on the motorcycle is the throttle located, and how is it operated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left handgrip, twisted away from you to increase speed
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B
Right handgrip, twisted toward you (rolling back) to increase speed
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C
Left foot peg, pressed downward
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D
Right foot peg, pressed downward
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which lever controls the clutch on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right handlebar lever
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B
Left handlebar lever
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C
Right foot pedal
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D
Left foot pedal
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which control operates the front brake on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left handlebar lever
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B
Right handlebar lever
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C
Left foot pedal
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D
Right foot pedal
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which foot control operates the rear brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left foot pedal
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B
Right foot pedal
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C
Right handlebar lever
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D
Left handlebar lever
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QUESTION 21 / 25
For the shortest controlled stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the rear brake only to prevent flipping forward
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B
Use the front brake only because it does most of the stopping
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C
Use both brakes together every time you stop
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D
Down-shift through every gear with no brake input
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Approximately how much of your 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
About 100%
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When braking in a curve, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Grab the front brake hard and chop the throttle
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B
Avoid braking in the curve if possible; if you must brake, apply both brakes smoothly and gradually
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C
Use only the rear brake to avoid sliding out
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D
Lock both wheels until the bike stops sliding
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle in good 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 25 / 25
In rain or other poor traction conditions, what should you do with your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shorten it to keep cars from cutting in
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B
Keep it exactly the same as on dry roads
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C
Increase it to at least 4 seconds or more
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D
Ride directly in another vehicle's blind spot for cover
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