Arkansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test (2022)

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What to expect on the official AR motorcycle permit test

Number of questions:

Correct answers needed to pass:

Passing score:

80%

Minimum age to apply:

14years

With the many options dedicated to helping new drivers in Arkansas learn to drive a car, those who want to earn their motorcycle permit might struggle to find tools to help them prepare for their test. You could stick to the Arkansas motorcycle operator manual, but manuals are like driver’s handbooks in that they are dense, wordy, and boring.

Luckily, there is a better way to study for your motorcycle permit test. One that is fun, engaging, and a more productive use of your time. That better way is called Zutobi, our online learning platform that has gamified learning to drive. Users can find all the information they need to know in order to pass their Arkansas DMV motorcycle test in easy-to-learn and easy-to-remember lessons.

How Can I Get My Motorcycle Permit in Arkansas?

Zutobi offers a range of material that will help you earn a passing score on your motorcycle permit test. Here are some of the features that will help you get there:

Fun learning levels that will keep you engaged in what you are learning as you earn points and level-up.
Arkansas motorcycle permit practice tests that mimic the real written exam.

Answers and explanations to all the practice multiple choice questions to help you learn from your mistakes.
Useful information in easy-to-remember pieces that will help you pass your permit test and keep you safe on the road (like how to identify a truck’s no zone).

Is the Motorcycle Permit Test Hard?

That depends on how you study. Manuals tend to be overwhelming and bland, making them difficult study tools. Zutobi is different because we present our material in ways that keep you engaged and allow you to easily recall what you’ve learned when you sit down to take your test. In other words, Zutobi is the perfect study tool.

How Many Questions Are on the 2022 Motorcycle Permit Test in Arkansas?

There are 25 multiple choice questions on the Arkansas permit test, and you need 20 (80%) correct answers to pass. Zutobi offers practice tests with questions taken directly from past and current motorcycle permit tests. With those questions, and their provided answers, as your study guide, you’ll be fully prepared on test day.

How Do I Get My Motorcycle License in Arkansas?

After you’ve passed the written test and the vision test you will receive your motorcycle permit. Here are the next steps to receive your motorcycle license:

There are different types of Arkansas motorcycle licenses you can apply for depending on your age.
If you are 14-16 years old, you can apply for a Class MD license in order to drive a motorcycle displacing 250 cc or less, or a Motorcycle Bicycle certificate (MB) which allows you to operate a motor-bike displacing 50 cc or less.
You must be at least 16 years old to receive a Class M motorcycle license which allows you to operate all forms of motorized bicycles.
In order to receive your Arkansas motorcycle license, you must pass the road skills test which will test your ability to communicate with other drivers, choose the safest and clearest path, and make smooth turns and stops.
In Arkansas, you do have the option to waive the road skills test if you complete an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Course within 90 days of your license application.

Questions

How can you calculate the following distance?

APick a moving object and count the seconds until you pass the same object

BYour following distance is sufficient when you can’t read the number plate of the vehicle in front

Pick a stationary object and count the seconds until you pass the same object

Increase the following distance if too close. Maintaining a sufficient following distance is vital to prevent unnecessary accidents as it’ll give you more time to stop if you have to.

What is ‘tailgating’?

AIncreasing and decreasing speed unexpectedly

Following too closely behind a vehicle

CAnother word for defensive driving

DReversing around a corner

‘Tailgating’ is the term used to describe when a vehicle is following too closely behind the vehicle in front. Tailgating is dangerous as you’ll have less time to respond to hazards, your view of the road will be limited, and you won’t have a sufficient safety margin. For all of these reasons, you should never tailgate another vehicle!

How can you adjust for merging vehices on an entrance ramp to the highway?

AStay in lane but speed up to end up before the merging vehicle

Change to an adjacent lane, if open

CDo nothing, it's the responsibility of the merging vehicle to do it safely

All drivers should try to make space for merging vehicles if possible, such as moving to an adjacent lane, if open, or adjusting the speed to open up space for the merging driver. Riders have to be especially careful as drivers are less likely to spot them as they merge.

What does the "Search" in Search, Evaluate, Execute (SEE) mean?

Actively search in front, behind, and to the sides for potential hazards

BActively search the dashboard for indications that your motorcycle is not working correctly

CActively search for vehicles that you can pass to increase your safety margin

SEE is a three-step process that motorcycle riders can use to make appropriate judgments and apply them correcly. It stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute. "Search" is focused on how you can avoid potential hazards by searching ahead, behind, and to the sides. Look for escape routes that you can use if something does happen. You should search for factors like: pedestrians near parked vehicles, hazardous road conditions, oncoming vehicles that may drive over your lane, or traffic that is approaching you.

Do you have to signal when turning left or right at an intersection?

ASignaling is only necessary when turning left

BSignaling is only necessary when turning right

Yes

DNo

Always signal when turning, regardless of the direction. If you don’t, you may catch other road users off guard and cause a crash.

You’re being passed. What should you do?

AKeep riding at the same speed or slow down slightly

BLeave space in front of your motorcycle

CKeep to the right

All of the above

Don’t increase your speed while being passed. If possible, you should keep to the right and leave space in front of your motorcycle so the other driver can return to the right lane after passing.

Why should you ride with your headlight on even during the day?

ATo light up the road ahead

To increase your chances of being seen by others

CYou should not: only ride with headlights on at night

Motorcycles are small and difficult to spot. To increase your chances of being seen, use headlights even during the day.

The front brake provides the most stopping power. How should you use it?

AGrab the front brake

Gently squeeze the brake lever

Never "grab" the front brake as it may cause your motorcycle to tip over or skid. A skid will occur if you apply too much brake. Using the front brake on a slippery surface may be hazardous.

Should you assume that other drivers will obey the road rules and yield the right-of-way when they are supposed to?

AYes

Some drivers don’t know the road rules well enough to yield when they should, and other drivers may even have forgotten the road rules. Always be ready for the unexpected.

How often should you check the motorcycle's lights, chain/belt, fluids, and tires?

AOnce a day

BOnce a week

Before every ride

DAfter every ride

To make sure your motorcycle is safe to use, check your lights, foil and fluid levels, tires, belt/chain, and the kick stand before every ride.

You can see that oil is leaking from your forks. Why should you not ride in this condition?

AYour engine may seize

Your suspension will be less effective

CYour rear wheel may lock

A leak in the suspension forks will lead to an ineffective suspension. The oil can also find its way to the brakes or tires which can result in you losing control of your motorcycle.

You’re driving in slow-moving traffic and you will be forced to pass the railroad track at a very low speed. What should you do?

Stop before the tracks and wait for a large enough gap on the other side

BCross the tracks as fast as possible

CContinue driving as normal

Only proceed if you are certain that you can cross the tracks completely. If you’re driving in slow-moving traffic, or the exit is blocked, stay on the approach side until there’s space on the other side.

Remember that trains are fast, need long distances to stop, and will be unable to stop in time for a vehicle on the crossing.

Brightly-colored or reflective materials on clothing can help with what?

AHelp drivers behind clearly see you

BHelp you stand out against the background so other drivers will spot you in a quick glance

Both of the above

Any help you can give to other drivers is good. In some cases, drivers just quickly glance in their rear-view mirror or side mirrors before changing lanes and they may not spot a motorcycle rider in black clothing. Your body is half the visible surface area of the entire motorcycle unit, so your clothing will greatly affect if others spot you or not.

You should warn your passenger of which special condition(s)?

AStarting & stopping quickly

BTurning sharply

CRiding over bumps

All of the above

All of these special conditions may require the passenger to hold on so they don't fall off. Explain them before you start the trip.

You intend to turn left at a traffic light intersection with a red arrow. What does the red arrow indicate?

AYou may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing

You must stop and wait for a green arrow before turning

CYou must wait unless the road is clear of traffic. If clear, you may turn

DYou may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic

A red arrow indicates that turning is prohibited in the direction of the arrow. You may proceed when the arrow has changed to green.

Why should you deactivate your turn signals as soon as possible after a turn?

AThe flashing light can blind other drivers, especially at night

Other drivers may still expect you to make a turn in the direction you are signaling

CIt's illegal to keep the turn signals activated for more than 2 seconds after a turn

DAll of the above

Always double-check that your turn signals have been turned off after you have completed the turn. If they are still activated, other drivers may drive directly across your path expecting you to turn again in the direction your signals are indicating. For example; if you are signaling left but riding straight ahead, another vehicle may turn in front of you.

How can you prevent drowsiness or fatigue on a long journey?

By taking regular breaks

BBy drinking heaps of energy drinks

CBy driving below the speed limit

DBy taking long but infrequent breaks

The best way to prevent fatigue on a long journey is to take regular breaks. Long but infrequent breaks will help, but not as much as short and frequent ones. Energy drinks will only help for a short while, and then you’ll become even more tired than you were before. Remember to nap before the journey so you are rested when you begin.

If you are group riding, which of the following is NOT an example of when you should move into a single formation?

AWhen entering or leaving a highway

BWhen riding curves

CWhen turning

When riding on a straight roadway

When group riding, you should never ride directly alongside another rider as there will be no place to go if you spot a hazard on the road. You can either ride in a staggered formation (like a zig-zag line) or a single-file formation. These formations are good for different things, so you may have to shift formation frequently.

When riding with a passenger, which of the following is FALSE?

AYou should ride slower in curves and corners

BYou need a larger space cushion and following distance

CYou may need larger gaps to enter or merge with traffic

Your braking distance will decrease due to the improved traction with the road surface

The added weight of the passenger will mean it takes longer to accelerate, slow down, or stop. Because of this, you need to adapt your speed, following distance, space cushion, corner speed, etc.

What does the "Evaluate" in Search, Evaluate, Execute (SEE) mean?

AEvaluate your possible routes before you begin your trip

Evaluate how hazards can create risks for you and what have a plan in place to reduce risks

SEE is a three-step process that motorcycle riders can use to make appropriate judgments and apply them correcly. It stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute. "Evaluate" is focused on evaluating how a hazard can affect you and have a plan in place to reduce risks. For example; evaluate how traffic traffic control devices will affect traffic up ahead, how you should avoid potholes etc., when other vehicles may move in front of you (near a highway exit, for example).

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Arkansas Motorcycle Permit Practice Test (2022)

How Can I Get My Motorcycle Permit in Arkansas?

Is the Motorcycle Permit Test Hard?

How Many Questions Are on the 2022 Motorcycle Permit Test in Arkansas?

How Do I Get My Motorcycle License in Arkansas?

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