2025 Montana Motorcycle Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Montana when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Montana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/montana/motorcycle.
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19. When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
Because of a passenger's additional weight, a motorcycle will respond more slowly with a passenger on board than with just one occupant. With a passenger, you should travel a bit more slowly than you normally would, start slowing sooner than you normally would, and increase your following distance. Always warn your passenger of any special conditions ahead.
20. Your lane position should not:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.
21. If your front tire locks while braking, you should:
Explanation
If your front wheel locks while braking, you should release the brake lever until the tire regains traction and re-apply the brake.
22. As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
Explanation
While you are braking, gradually increase the amount of pressure applied to the front brake lever as the weight of the bike is transferred forward to the front tire.
23. When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
Explanation
When being passed, you should not ride on the side of your lane that is farthest from the passing vehicle. Doing so may tempt the driver to return to your lane before there is actually room for them to do so safely.
24. When riding, the best protection for an operator is:
Explanation
Your first and best protection against collisions with other vehicles is simply to keep your distance from them. The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you. Wearing proper gear is also important when riding a motorcycle.
25. When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
When riding at night, use your high beam (unless you are following or meeting another car), take advantage of the headlights of other vehicles, and wear reflective materials to increase your visibility. You should always be flexible about your lane position, selecting whichever position will help you to see, be seen, and have an adequate space cushion.
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