Montana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 4

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

   • AOn bridges
   • BAt intersections
   • CIn parking garages
   • DOn straight rural roads
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   Respuesta: B. At intersections

   Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

   • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • BWith the pedal at your right foot
   • CWith the lever at your left foot
   • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
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   Respuesta: C. With the lever at your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?

   • AIt is cooler than the rest of the road
   • BIt is always painted
   • COil and grease drip from cars that stop there
   • DWater collects only in the center
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   Respuesta: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there

   Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?

   • AOn the shoulder
   • BOn the lane line
   • CClose to the passing car
   • DIn the center portion of your lane
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   Respuesta: D. In the center portion of your lane

   The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

   • AOn short trips, a few minutes after starting out
   • BOnly in rain
   • COnly on long highway trips
   • DOnly after midnight
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   Respuesta: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out

   Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?

   • AA seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
   • BOnly a backrest
   • CNothing extra
   • DA second set of handlebars
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   Respuesta: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger

   The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?

   • ABelow the ankle
   • BOnly knee-high boots are safe
   • CAny height, if they are leather
   • DHigh enough to cover your ankles
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   Respuesta: D. High enough to cover your ankles

   Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?

   • ALight and easy
   • BExactly normal
   • CLoose only at high speed
   • DHeavy
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   Respuesta: D. Heavy

   A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?

   • ANever; feet go on the ground
   • BAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
   • COnly at high speed
   • DOnly in turns
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   Respuesta: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

   Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the S stand for?

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
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    Respuesta: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    What should you do before changing lanes?

    • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
    • BOnly sound your horn
    • COnly check your mirrors
    • DSpeed up first
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    Respuesta: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

    Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the second C stand for?

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
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    Respuesta: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?

    • AAbout one drink per hour
    • BAbout three drinks per hour
    • CAs fast as you drink coffee
    • DAbout one drink per day
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    Respuesta: A. About one drink per hour

    The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

    • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
    • BSpeed up a lot
    • CStop in your lane
    • DBrake hard to warn them
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    Respuesta: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

    Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • ANo gloves, for better grip
    • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
    • CThin cotton gloves
    • DFingerless gloves
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    Respuesta: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

    Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?

    • ARide on the shoulder
    • BRide in the center portion of the lane
    • CRide very close to the car ahead
    • DRide on the lane line
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    Respuesta: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane

    Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?

    • AThe rear fender
    • BThe rider's shoulders
    • CNothing; hands in the lap
    • DThe rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
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    Respuesta: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds

    Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?

    • AOne second
    • BHalf a second
    • CFour seconds
    • DTwo seconds
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    Respuesta: D. Two seconds

    The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    What is lane splitting?

    • ARiding on the shoulder
    • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
    • CChanging lanes quickly
    • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
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    Respuesta: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

    Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

    • AGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
    • BBrake hard
    • CFight the wobble with sharp steering
    • DSpeed up to stop the wobble
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    Respuesta: A. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking

    Do not fight the wobble or brake. Ease off the throttle, move your weight forward and down, and pull off when you can.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    Where is the clutch lever?

    • AUnder the seat
    • BAt your right foot
    • CIn front of the left handgrip
    • DIn front of the right handgrip
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    Respuesta: C. In front of the left handgrip

    The clutch lever is on the left side of the handlebars.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
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    Respuesta: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    How should you hold the handgrips when you start out?

    • AWith your right wrist raised high
    • BFirmly, with your right wrist flat
    • CWith one hand only
    • DLoosely, with your fingertips
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    Respuesta: B. Firmly, with your right wrist flat

    Starting with your right wrist flat helps keep you from using too much throttle by accident.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    What does "Slow, Look, Press, Roll" describe?

    • AThe steps for making a turn
    • BHow to park on a hill
    • CHow to start the engine
    • DHow to pass a car
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    Respuesta: A. The steps for making a turn

    To turn: slow before the turn, look through it, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

    • AAssume the driver has seen you
    • BSpeed up to get through first
    • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
    • DRide close behind a truck
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    Respuesta: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

    Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

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