FLHSMV Motorcycle & Specialty Vehicles 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle in Florida, where must the passenger sit?
- Directly behind the operator on a permanent seat (Correct answer)
- On the gas tank in front of the operator
- On a temporary seat attached to the fender
- Standing on the foot pegs only
Correct answer: Directly behind the operator on a permanent seat
Florida law requires passengers to sit directly behind the operator on a permanent, designated passenger seat.
Question 2: What is the minimum age to obtain a Florida motorcycle-only license (Class E with motorcycle endorsement pathway)?
- 16 years old (Correct answer)
- 15 years old
- 18 years old
- 14 years old
Correct answer: 16 years old
In Florida, a rider must be at least 16 years old to obtain a motorcycle endorsement.
Question 3: A motorcycle operator in Florida must use headlights:
- At all times while riding (Correct answer)
- Only between sunset and sunrise
- Only in rain or fog
- Only on highways with speed limits above 45 mph
Correct answer: At all times while riding
Florida law requires motorcycle headlights to be on at all times the motorcycle is in operation.
Question 4: Which of the following is a legal requirement for motorcycle foot pegs in Florida?
- They must be present for both operator and any passenger (Correct answer)
- They are only required for operators, not passengers
- They are optional equipment on motorcycles
- They are only required on motorcycles over 250cc
Correct answer: They must be present for both operator and any passenger
Florida requires foot pegs for both the operator and any passenger being carried on the motorcycle.
Question 5: In Florida, what is the maximum engine displacement that classifies a two-wheeled vehicle as a 'moped' rather than a motorcycle?
- 50cc (Correct answer)
- 150cc
- 125cc
- 100cc
Correct answer: 50cc
Florida defines a moped as having an engine displacement of 50cc or less and a top speed not exceeding 30 mph.
Question 6: When must a motorcycle operator in Florida complete a Basic RiderCourse (BRC) to waive the skills test?
- When applying for a motorcycle endorsement for the first time (Correct answer)
- Only when renewing a license after a DUI
- Only if under age 21
- Any time a replacement license is needed
Correct answer: When applying for a motorcycle endorsement for the first time
First-time motorcycle endorsement applicants in Florida can waive the skills test by completing an approved Basic RiderCourse.
Question 7: A three-wheeled motorcycle (autocycle) in Florida that has a steering wheel and seat belts is classified as:
- A motorcycle requiring a Class E license, not a motorcycle endorsement (Correct answer)
- A standard automobile requiring a Class D license
- A moped requiring no special license
- A golf cart exempt from registration
Correct answer: A motorcycle requiring a Class E license, not a motorcycle endorsement
Florida classifies autocycles (three-wheeled vehicles with a steering wheel and seat belts) as motorcycles, operable with a Class E license without a motorcycle endorsement.
FLHSMV Motorcycle & Specialty Vehicles 2
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle in Florida, where must the passenger sit?