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Motorcycle Permit Knowledge Test (U.S., Class M)

Know your motorcycle: practice questions

Our Motorcycle Permit bank has 28 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

Which motorcycles are usually easier for beginners to operate?

  1. Large touring motorcycles
  2. Motorcycles with sidecars
  3. The most powerful sport bikes
  4. Smaller motorcycles
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D. Smaller motorcycles — Smaller motorcycles are usually easier for beginners to operate.

Question 2

Besides the pre-ride checks, what does California suggest checking at least once a week?

  1. The seat foam, the paint and the chrome trim
  2. The registration sticker and title
  3. Wheels, cables, fasteners and fluid levels
  4. The engine's serial number
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C. Wheels, cables, fasteners and fluid levels — Check wheels, cables, fasteners and fluid levels at least once a week, following the manufacturer's recommendations.

Question 3

How can you tell a motorcycle 'fits' you?

  1. You can lift the front wheel off the ground by yourself while standing beside it
  2. The handlebars are above your shoulders
  3. The seat is higher than your hip when standing
  4. Your feet reach the ground while seated and the controls are easy to operate
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D. Your feet reach the ground while seated and the controls are easy to operate — Your feet should reach the ground while seated, and the controls should be easy to operate.

Question 4

Which tire checks belong in the pre-ride inspection?

  1. Tread condition, wheels and air pressure
  2. Only the brand name and size printed on the sidewall
  3. The valve cap colour
  4. The age of the inner tube only
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A. Tread condition, wheels and air pressure — Check the condition of the tread, the wheels and the air pressure.

Question 5

Before lending your motorcycle to a friend, what should you make sure of?

  1. That they have ridden one similar bike in a video game
  2. That they are licensed and know how to ride
  3. That they have a car with a manual gearbox
  4. That they promise to stay under 50 mph
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B. That they are licensed and know how to ride — Make sure friends are licensed and know how to ride before letting them into traffic.

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