Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Nevada
Nevada motorcycle permit practice test: 348 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: 137 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 | Nevada Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 137 (39% of 348 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 (137)
1. To swerve correctly, you should:
- Shift your weight quickly.
- Turn the handlebars quickly.
- Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve. ✓
- Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
Answer: C. Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
Press the handgrip on the side you want to swerve toward, letting the bike lean that way while your body stays upright. The manual describes a swerve as a sudden change of direction and says the way to start it is a small amount of hand pressure on the handlegrip on the side of your intended escape path. That pressure makes the motorcycle lean quickly, and the sharper the turn, the more lean it needs. Your job is to keep your body upright, knees against the tank and feet on the footrests, and let the bike move underneath you while you look at your escape path. Pressing the opposite grip is what you do once you are clear, to bring the bike back.
2. When securing a load, you should place the load:
- As high as possible.
- As low as possible. ✓
- On a sissy bar.
- Only on one side of the motorcycle.
Answer: B. As low as possible.
3. When riding a motorcycle, you should:
- Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
- Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out. ✓
- Wear shorts in warm weather.
- Not be concerned about long shoelaces.
Answer: B. Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
You should always wear a jacket, even when it's warm out. The manual's clothing section says jackets and pants should cover your arms and legs completely, and it directly tells riders to wear a jacket even in warm weather to prevent dehydration. It notes many jackets are built to protect without overheating you on summer days. Since riding gear is there to protect you from heat, cold, debris and hot or moving motorcycle parts, skipping the jacket just because it's warm works against the purpose of the gear.
4. Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?
- Front and emergency
- Rear and emergency
- Front and rear ✓
- Only a front brake
Answer: C. Front and rear
Most motorcycles have front and rear brakes. The manual says most motorcycles carry two brake controls, one for the front wheel and one for the back wheel. It tells riders to use both brakes each time they slow down or stop. The front brake supplies most of the stopping power, but the rear brake is still part of normal braking. That is why the correct choice is the one naming front and rear brakes, not a setup built around an emergency brake or a front brake alone.
5. Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
- Two times
- Three times ✓
- Eight times
- Ten times
Answer: B. Three times
Helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than riders not wearing helmets at the time of a crash. The manual states that at the time of a crash, riders wearing helmets are three times more likely to survive head injuries than riders without helmets. It also says helmets can reduce the number and severity of head and neck injuries by half at 30 mph, and calls a securely fastened quality helmet the most important thing you can do to improve your chances if you crash. So the survival comparison in the question matches the three-times figure, not a different multiple.
6. A potential danger of braking too hard is:
- Losing traction on one or both wheels. ✓
- Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
- Popping a tire.
- Taking too long to stop.
Answer: A. Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Braking too hard can make you lose traction on one or both wheels. The manual explains that motorcycle tires have only so much grip on the road. That grip is higher when the wheels are rolling rather than skidding or slipping. In a turn, some grip is already being used for cornering, leaving less for braking. Because of that, braking too hard can make a tire break loose and skid. That is why losing traction on one or both wheels is the danger named.
7. A pre-ride inspection should be done:
- Before every ride. ✓
- Once a week.
- Once a month.
- Once a season.
Answer: A. Before every ride.
A pre-ride inspection should be done before every ride. The manual says a motorcycle needs more frequent attention than a car, and a small technical failure can mean a crash or a breakdown. It tells you to find problems before you get into traffic. The pre-ride inspection takes only a few minutes and should be done before every ride; the T-CLOCS check is also meant to be conducted before every ride. That is why the correct choice is the one that says before every ride.
8. The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
- About 25 percent
- About 50 percent
- About 70 percent ✓
- About 95 percent
Answer: C. About 70 percent
The front brake supplies about 70 percent of a motorcycle's potential stopping power. The manual explains that most motorcycles have separate front and rear brake controls and that you should use both every time you slow or stop. It then states that the front brake is the more powerful of the two and can give 70% or more of your total stopping power. That matches the answer of about 70 percent. The same manual also lists this exact question among its sample knowledge test items, with the front brake as the subject.
9. To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:
- Adjust the shocks. ✓
- Adjust the handlebars.
- Adjust the brakes.
- Adjust the throttle.
Answer: A. Adjust the shocks.
To carry a passenger, you may need to adjust the shocks so the suspension matches the extra weight. The manual ties suspension settings to the load on the bike: when you carry weight, the spring pre-load, air shocks and dampers should be set to what the manufacturer recommends for that weight. A passenger is added weight, so the rear shocks may need a different setting than when you ride alone. The manual also warns that improper loading can contribute to a wobble, which is another reason to get the suspension set up for the load before you ride.
10. When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:
- See the lane behind you and the lane next to you. ✓
- See only the lane behind you.
- See only the lane next to you.
- See most of your helmet.
Answer: A. See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
You should be able to see the lane behind you and the lane next to you. The manual says to adjust each mirror so the lane behind and the lane beside you are both visible. It notes that the edge of your arm or shoulder may appear in the mirror, but what matters is the road behind and to the side. It also says to clean and adjust mirrors before starting, since adjusting while riding means taking a hand off the controls. That points to a mirror setting that covers both the rear and the adjacent lane, not just one part of the view.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook