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1. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch?
2. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist
3. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because
4. Out of all motorcycle crashes, what percentage of riders had been drinking?
5. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
6. How many seconds distance should be maintained behind the vehicle ahead of you, at least?
7. When crossing rail tracks, you should cross at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
8. When looking where you want to turn, you should
9. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
10. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned
11. Pavement is likely to be slippery
12. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to
13. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should
14. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle?
15. When can you ride side-by-side with another motorcycle?
16. The best protection against flying objects while riding is
17. If you need to brake and swerve, you should
18. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by
19. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road?
20. How can you increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
To operate a motorcycle in Montana, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). At age 15, you can apply for a motorcycle learner license if you have successfully completed a driver's education course. Upon completing the learner license requirements, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement. A motorcycle learner license or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle learner license, you must have a valid Montana driver's license, apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees.
The tests are taken at your local MVD. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. The test is comprehensive and covers questions specifically geared toward motorcycle drivers. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. Your motorcycle must be properly registered before you can use it for the test. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.