2025 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 8
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Mississippi 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 Mississippi please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/mississippi/motorcycle.
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19. Your lane position should help you:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should protect your lane from other drivers while communicating your intentions to them.
20. Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Explanation
Shifting to a lower gear causes an effect similar to using the brakes. For this reason, downshifting is also known as engine braking.
21. When entering a curve, a group should:
Explanation
While riding in a staggered formation is usually best, a group should switch into a single-file formation when turning, taking curves, or entering or exiting a highway.
22. When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
Explanation
If you cannot avoid riding over an obstacle or uneven surface, you should approach it at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Slow down as much as you can, make sure that your motorcycle is upright, and rise slightly off your seat so your knees can absorb some of the force of impact. Just before contact, roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end.
23. To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
Explanation
Drivers merging onto a highway and into your lane may not notice your motorcycle. Give them plenty of space to safely merge by moving into a different lane, if you can.
24. In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Explanation
A riding jacket and long pants should still be worn when riding in hot weather. In addition to their other safety benefits, they can protect a rider from heat exhaustion and dehydration.
25. A passenger should never:
Explanation
In South Carolina, passengers under the age of 21 must wear a helmet and eye protection, though it is recommended that all motorcycle riders wear helmets and eye protection. Passengers should avoid wearing loose clothing that might catch on the motorcycle and should always lean with the operator when turning. Passengers should never be allowed to ride sidesaddle.
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