Mississippi Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the Motorcycle Operator Manual With Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles (MSF, 17th Edition), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum age to get a motorcycle learner's permit in Mississippi?
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Sample questions
What is the minimum age to get a motorcycle learner's permit in Mississippi?
- A 15 years old
- B 14 years old
- C 16 years old
- D 17 years old
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A. 15 years old
You can get a Mississippi motorcycle learner's permit at 15. The permit lets a new rider build skill before qualifying for a full license with a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau website
During a quick stop, your front wheel locks. What should you do?
- A Keep it locked until you have stopped
- B Release both brakes and coast to a stop
- C Squeeze harder to stop in a shorter distance
- D Release the front brake immediately, then reapply it firmly
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D. Release the front brake immediately, then reapply it firmly
If the front wheel locks, release the front brake immediately, then reapply it firmly while pressing down on the rear brake. A front-wheel skid causes immediate loss of steering control and balance.
Compared with riders who were not wearing helmets, how much more likely are helmeted riders to survive head injuries?
- A Three times more likely
- B Twice as likely
- C About 10 percent more likely
- D No more likely, unless riding above 30 mph
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A. Three times more likely
No matter the speed, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than riders without helmets. Wearing a securely fastened, quality helmet is the single most important thing you can do to survive a crash.
If your front tire goes flat while you are riding, how will the motorcycle usually feel?
- A The back end will jerk or sway from side to side
- B The engine will suddenly lose power
- C The brakes will stop working
- D The steering will feel heavy
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D. The steering will feel heavy
You seldom hear a tire go flat, so you must tell from how the motorcycle handles. A front flat makes the steering feel heavy, which is especially dangerous because you need to steer well to keep your balance.