2025 Nebraska Motorcycle Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Nebraska 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 Nebraska please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/nebraska/motorcycle.
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13. Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.
Explanation
Traction may be poor on surfaces such as wet, snowy, icy, or muddy pavement; gravel roads; lane markings; and steel plates and utility hole covers.
14. Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:
Explanation
Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake can cause the brakes to lock. This may result in control problems.
15. Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:
Explanation
It is best to change gears before starting a turn. Shifting gears while in the turn can cause a sudden change in power to the rear wheel, causing a skid. If you must change gears while in a turn, change gears smoothly to best prevent skidding.
16. Upshifting or downshifting in a curve:
Explanation
It is best to change gears before starting a turn. However, if you must shift while turning, shift smoothly. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel can cause a skid.
17. The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:
Explanation
An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up your following distance.
18. To properly control a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation