Arkansas
Motorcycle Test

You’ll need to score 21 correct answers out of 25 questions to pass the knowledge portion of the Arkansas motorcycle test. This might seem like a high bar to clear but fortunately, this site offers up a full battery of Arkansas motorcycle permit practice questions similar to those you’ll face on your exam day. These tests are free and you can take them as often as you like on your computer or mobile device until you can consistently hit the required score you need to earn your license. Between consistent practice on these tests and regularly reading the motorcycle-specific portions of the Arkansas driver license study guide, you’ll give yourself an excellent chance to pass the written portion of the Arkansas motorcycle test. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin your practice test.

1 / 25

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, avoid the far side of the right lane because:

To make sure vehicles can pass on your right.

The right side tends to have less traction.

You might run off the road.

You want to stay close to oncoming traffic.

2 / 25

If you are going too fast when you downshift, you run the risk of:

Braking your clutch.

A rear wheel skid.

Losing tire pressure.

A front wheel skid.

3 / 25

If your rear tire locks up how can you regain control of your motorcycle?

Depressing the rear brake harder.

Shifting up one gear.

Quickly accelerating.

Release the rear brake.

4 / 25

When riding at night, your following distance should be:

Should be the same as it is during the day.

Shorter than it is during the day.

Longer than it is during the day.

Whatever distance feels comfortable.

5 / 25

A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Is three times less stable than a regular motorcycle.

Is illegal.

Cannot be driven on highways.

Can tip over if making a turn too fast.

6 / 25

Going through a curve, you should look where you want to go by turning:

Only your head.

Your entire upper body.

Your head and shoulders.

Only your eyes.

7 / 25

A critical head injury is __________ times more likely when a motorcycle rider is not wearing a helmet during a crash.

twenty

zero

two

five

8 / 25

In car and motorcycle collisions, what percent are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

Less than 10 percent

Over 50 percent

25 percent

Over 90 percent

9 / 25

You should roll on the throttle slightly as you go through a turn so that you:

Can pass anyone going too slow.

To let people know you're approaching.

Get through the turn as quickly as possible.

Are able to stabilize the motorcycle.

10 / 25

How can you encourage cars to avoid trying to share your lane?

Make hand gestures.

Swerve toward them.

Ride in the middle of the lane.

Ride as closely to them as possible.

11 / 25

A helmeted rider is how many times more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet?

There is no difference in survival rates.

Three times.

Two times.

Ten times.

12 / 25

Brightly-colored helmets:

Are distracting to other drivers.

Are for fashion only.

Do not offer the same protection as other helmets.

Make riders more visible.

13 / 25

When approaching an intersection:

Flash your lights.

Prepare to move through as quickly as possible.

Never assume other drivers see you.

Use hand signals to alert the driver behind you.

14 / 25

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

The left side of the lane is the safest part of the lane.

It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.

So you can signal to oncoming traffic.

All of these reasons.

15 / 25

If your motorcycle starts and then cuts out shortly after and will not restart, the most likely issue is:

The fuel supply valve is closed.

A flat tire.

The clutch is broken.

The throttle is not working.

16 / 25

How long can the effects of marijuana last?

One hour.

Not for any significant amount of time.

Ten days.

More than six hours.

17 / 25

If you can't avoid an obstacle and must ride over it, you should:

Slow down as much as safely possible.

Maintain your speed.

Brake hard when making contact.

Hit it at a high speed.

18 / 25

You will normally find neutral where on a motorcycle?

Before 1st gear.

After 5th gear.

Between 3rd and 4th gear.

Between 1st and 2nd gear.

19 / 25

In a motorcycle and car crash, the blame usually falls on:

The motorcyclist

Neither

The car driver

Both drivers

20 / 25

Your lane position should allow you to:

Do all of these things.

Position yourself to make a turn.

Signal to those around you.

Maximize your visibility.

21 / 25

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors instead of flat mirrors, practicing with them is helpful because:

The reflection is darker than flat mirrors.

They make images look even closer than regular mirrors.

Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.

They provide a 180 degree view.

22 / 25

How should the throttle respond when you release it?

It should slowly return to idle.

It makes no difference.

It should snap back to idle.

It should remain in place.

23 / 25

How much of a motorcycle's braking power does the front brake provide?

One quarter.

Roughly three quarters.

Half.

None.

24 / 25

When checking tire pressure:

None of these are correct.

Only check tires that look low.

Use a tire gauge.

A visual examination is enough.

25 / 25

To reduce your chances of being in a crash you should:

Use your turn signals when making a lane change.

Avoid highways.

Never go below the posted speed limit.

Only ride at night.

Your score is

The average score is 68%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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How To Get an Arkansas Motorcycle License

To legally operate a motorcycle in Arkansas you’ll need to possess a Class M license, which means you’ll need to have knowledge of the state’s standard driver’s license requirements as well as Arkansas motorcycle laws and regulations. You will need to pass the Arkansas motorcycle license written test, a riding skills test, and a vision screening before you will be issued your license.

To apply for a license, you must be at least 16 years old and possess and instruction permit that proves your completion of the requirements listed above. For applicants between 14 and 16 years old Arkansas offers a restricted Class MD license that allows riders to operate motorcycles 250cc or smaller. For more information on specific Arkansas motorcycle laws, follow this link to learn more about helmet laws, eye protection, lane splitting and more.

It is recommended that you review the Arkansas driver license study guide as well as the Arkansas Motorcycle Endorsement study guide as they cover information to earn a standard class D license as well as information specific to the class M Arkansas motorcycle driver’s license test.

If you are licensed to drive a motorcycle in another state you can visit your local office of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Driver Services division and present them with your valid out-of-state motorcycle license and discuss your options for obtaining a new license. If your license is out of date you may have to retake the Arkansas motorcycle tests.

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Arkansas Motorcycle License Test Tips

The questions on the Arkansas motorcycle test will cover several different areas of knowledge that are critical for becoming a safe rider. This includes everything from how to handle your bike, correct riding gear, and how to maintain your motorcycle. Pay close attention to the information available in the driver manual, as anything covered in that book is fair game to be on the test, even if it may not seem incredibly relevant at the time - this can include things such as safety statistics.

The Arkansas on-cycle skills test is designed to review your ability to control a motorcycle as well as avoid crashes in normal and hazardous traffic situations. Common items covered in the skills test include reviewing your ability to accelerate, brake and turn safely, adjust speed in traffic, and make yourself seen by fellow motorists.

Additional Information

Information on the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles

The DMV is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/driver-services/license-id-and-permits/motorcycle-license/
Phone: 501-371-5581
Email: [email protected]

To find the office hours and / or location nearest you, please visit:
https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office-locations/

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