Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Mississippi
Mississippi motorcycle permit practice test: 340 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 120 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Mississippi Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 120 (35% of 340 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (120)
1. When selecting footwear, you should choose:
- Shoes with long heels.
- Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
- Shoes that cover your ankles. ✓
- Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.
Answer: C. Shoes that cover your ankles.
Choose shoes that cover your ankles. The manual says boots or shoes should be high and sturdy enough to cover your ankles and support them. It also calls for hard, durable, slip-resistant soles, short heels, and laces tucked in so they do not catch on the motorcycle. Ankle coverage is the footwear choice that matches this guidance.
2. A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
- Two times
- Three times ✓
- Six times
- 20 times
Answer: B. Three times
A helmeted rider is three times more likely to survive head injuries in a crash than a rider who is not wearing a helmet. The manual's helmet section works through the crash numbers: head and neck injuries make up most of the serious and fatal injuries riders suffer, and a quality, properly fastened helmet reduces those injuries. At about 30 mph, helmets cut the number and severity of head and neck injuries by half, and at any speed a helmeted rider is three times more likely to survive head injuries. That is why the manual calls a securely fastened quality helmet the single most important thing you can do to improve your chances in a crash.
3. If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
- Do one, then the other. ✓
- Do both at the same time.
- Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
- Try instead to use only the brakes.
Answer: A. Do one, then the other.
Do one, then the other — brake either before or after the swerve, never while you are swerving. The manual states plainly that if braking is needed, you brake either before or after the swerve and never while swerving. Braking and swerving at the same time asks the tires to do two jobs at once, so the manual separates them: a quick stop first if there is room, or a swerve around the obstacle. Either way, the two actions are kept apart rather than combined. So the right approach is to finish one and then do the other.
4. When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
- Use both the front and rear brakes. ✓
- Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
- Only use the rear brake.
- Use either brake, but use only one brake.
Answer: A. Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use both the front and rear brakes, applying them smoothly rather than abruptly. The manual tells riders to use both brakes every time they slow or stop, and it says maximum straight-line braking comes from fully applying both without locking either wheel. It also advises squeezing the front brake smoothly with increasing force and using light-to-lighter rear pressure to avoid a rear skid. Abrupt pressure or grabbing can lock a brake. So the answer is both brakes, used with smooth control, not one brake or a sudden grab.
5. To achieve maximum straight-line braking, you should:
- Apply both brakes without locking either wheel. ✓
- Use only the front brake and lock the front wheel.
- Use the emergency brake and lock the rear wheel.
- Lock both wheels.
Answer: A. Apply both brakes without locking either wheel.
Apply both brakes without locking either wheel. The manual defines maximum straight-line braking as using both brakes to their full capacity while keeping either wheel from locking. It also says you should use both brakes every time you slow or stop, and it notes that the front brake supplies much of the stopping power. To get there, squeeze the front lever smoothly and progressively rather than grabbing it, and press the rear brake at the same time. Keeping your body centered and looking ahead helps hold the bike straight and reduces the chance of losing traction.
6. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
- Downshift.
- Accelerate.
- Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. ✓
- Gradually apply your brakes.
Answer: C. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually. The handbook describes a wobble as the front wheel and handlebars shaking side to side. It says accelerating to get out of a wobble only makes the motorcycle less stable, and braking can make the wobble worse. The recommended response is to hold the handlebars firmly without fighting the shake and to roll off the throttle gradually so you slow down. That matches gripping the handlebars firmly and closing the throttle gradually.
7. The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
- About 25 percent
- About 50 percent
- About 70 percent ✓
- 100 percent
Answer: C. About 70 percent
The front brake supplies about 70 percent of a motorcycle's potential stopping power. The manual says the front brake is the more powerful of the two controls and can give you 70% or more of your total stopping power. It also says the front brake is safe when you use it correctly, and that the strongest straight-line stop comes from applying both brakes fully without locking either wheel. So the front wheel does most of the work, but it is not doing all of it — the rear brake still adds its share, which is why the figure is roughly 70 percent rather than everything.
8. If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
- Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.
- Release the brake and only engage the front brake.
- Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop. ✓
- Release the brake and coast to a stop.
Answer: C. Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.
If your rear wheel locks while braking, keep it locked until the motorcycle has completely stopped. The manual's quick-stop section says that if you accidentally lock the rear brake on a good traction surface, you can hold it locked until you are fully stopped. It adds that a locked rear wheel still leaves you able to control the motorcycle as long as it stays upright and travels in a straight line. That is why the manual does not ask you to release and re-apply the rear brake the way it does for a locked front wheel.
9. The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
- Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
- Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining. ✓
- Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
- Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
Answer: B. Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
The oily center strip is usually safe for motorcyclists, but you should not count on it when the road is wet. The manual describes the center third of the lane as the spot where oil drippings and debris collect, and it warns about large buildups of oil and grease at busy intersections and tollbooths. But it also says the typical center strip gives adequate traction as long as the road is not wet. That is why the strip is treated as generally usable, with a rain exception: water makes an oily surface a poor place for your tires. The manual also points out you can ride slightly left or right of the grease strip and still stay in the center third.
10. Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
- Jacket
- Boots
- Gloves
- Sandals ✓
Answer: D. Sandals
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook