Georgia Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: Tires and Wheels

In TCLOCS, "T" stands for Tires and Wheels — check air pressure, tread, cracks or dents, spokes, bearings, and brakes. The letters stand for Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stands.

Correct answer: A helmet compliant with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Georgia requires a DOT-compliant helmet. This universal helmet law applies to all motorcycle riders and passengers regardless of age.

Correct answer: Reduce speed, avoid sudden moves, and use both brakes gently

On slippery pavement, slow down before you reach it, avoid any sudden changes in speed or direction, and use both brakes with gentle, gradual pressure. The front brake is still effective if you squeeze it smoothly to avoid locking the wheel.

Correct answer: A Class M License or a Class M Instructional Permit (MP)

A Class M License or a Class M Instructional Permit (MP) is required to legally operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle in Georgia. A regular Class C license alone is not enough.

Correct answer: Turns left across your path

The greatest potential for conflict is at intersections, and cars turning left in front of you are the biggest danger. Over half of car-motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider’s right-of-way.

Correct answer: Never saw the motorcycle

From ahead or behind, a motorcycle's outline is much smaller than a car's, and most drivers are not even looking for riders. Your most important safety job is to make yourself easy to see — ride as though you have not been seen.

Correct answer: Stand on the left side and squeeze the front brake to keep it from rolling

To mount, stand on the left side, keep your eyes up, grasp both handgrips, squeeze the front brake to keep the motorcycle from rolling, and swing your right leg over the seat.

Correct answer: It has a label stating the manufacturer, model, and "DOT, FMVSS No. 218, CERTIFIED"

A DOT-compliant helmet carries a label with the manufacturer's name and/or brand, the model, and the words "DOT, FMVSS No. 218, CERTIFIED."

Correct answer: In the tire tracks left by cars, avoiding pooled water

The first half hour of rain is the most hazardous, before surface oil washes to the side. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars and avoid pooled water and ruts — often the left tire track is the best position depending on traffic.

Correct answer: 17 years of age

You may obtain a Class M Motorcycle License if you are at least 17 years of age and meet the other licensing requirements.

Correct answer: Ride with your headlight on in a lane position that gives the best view of oncoming traffic

Ride with your headlight on and pick a lane position that lets an oncoming or crossing driver see you clearly, while keeping a space cushion that lets you take evasive action.

Correct answer: Keep your headlight on at all times

A motorcycle ridden with its headlight on during the day is about twice as likely to be noticed. Motorcycles sold in the USA since 1978 turn the headlight on automatically with the engine — keep it on day and night.

Correct answer: Back straight, head and eyes up, using your arms to steer rather than to hold yourself up

Keep your back straight and your head and eyes up. Sit so you can use your arms to steer the motorcycle rather than to hold yourself up.

Correct answer: A full-face helmet, because it covers all of the head and face

A full-face helmet gives the most protection since it covers all of the head and face and includes a flip-up face shield that protects the eyes.

Correct answer: Ride straight across within your lane

It is usually safer to ride straight across tracks within your own lane. Turning to hit them at a 90-degree angle can carry your path into another lane of traffic, which is more dangerous.

Correct answer: Have a parent, guardian, or responsible adult sign the application and present a Certificate of School Enrollment

Applicants under 18 must have a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult sign the application and complete the Responsible Adult Affidavit, and must present a Certificate of School Enrollment (Form DS-1).

Correct answer: Reduce the time you need to react

Covering the clutch and both brakes means your hand and foot are already in place, cutting the time you need to react. Slow down, select a lane position that increases your visibility, and be ready to act.

Correct answer: A bright, reflective jacket or vest and a bright helmet

Your body is about half of the visible surface of the rider-and-motorcycle unit. Bright orange, red, yellow, or green gear stands out in daylight, and reflective material helps drivers spot you from the side and at night.

Correct answer: Close to the gas tank

Keep your knees close to the gas tank when the motorcycle is moving. This helps you stay in control of the motorcycle.

Correct answer: The half helmet

Half helmets provide the least amount of protection of the three primary helmet types.