2024 Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/mississippi/motorcycle.
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19. If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Explanation
Because adding a load to a motorcycle increases its weight, the vehicle's inertia may increase, causing its stopping distance to increase. Begin slowing and stopping earlier when riding a motorcycle with a load or passenger in its sidecar.
20. To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Explanation
When preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. This will increase your line of sight and make you more visible to oncoming traffic.
21. Where is the throttle usually located?
Explanation
The throttle of a motorcycle is usually located on the right handle grip. Be sure to know where all of your motorcycle's controls are located before riding.
22. When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:
Explanation
In a group, less experienced riders should ride toward the front, just behind the leader, so more experienced riders can easily watch them.
23. When you are stopped, you:
Explanation
Shift down through the gears with the clutch as you slow or stop. Remain in first gear while you are stopped so you can move quickly if needed.
24. Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
Explanation
To ride safely at night, you should reduce your speed, use your high beam headlight when you are not riding near other vehicles, and increase your following distance. Take advantage of vehicles ahead of you to provide clues about the upcoming road. Their headlights may help to illuminate the road ahead and their taillights will bounce up and down if the vehicle is being driven over bumps on the road.
25. When changing lanes:
Explanation
