Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you are going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must ____ before you start riding. Allow another passenger to sit behind your back. Add more accessories for safety. Make all the checks and get familiar with the controls. Put on dark-colored clothes and a helmet.

2. Your motorcycle must have ____ mirrors. 1 2 3 5

3. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In a staggered formation. In an alternate formation. In single file In pairs.

4. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Watch the driver's movements. Follow the driver very closely. Follow in the path of the other driver Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road.

5. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Riding in the left of the lane position. Only using one brake. Using both brakes Riding in the right of the lane position.

6. The front brake provides how much of your total stopping power? The answer to this question varies, but the front brake always provides less than the rear brake. At least 3 quarters of your total stopping power. Only a quarter of your total stopping power One half of your total stopping power.

7. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Turn right. Turn left. Stay straight on course Make a u-turn only.

8. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. what is the best way to initiate a swerve? Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended direction of escape. Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip of the opposite side you need to swerve Lean sharply in the direction you need to swerve.

9. When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous? Left. Left and right. Center. Right and center.

10. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. The same. It varies between motorcycles. Less. More.

11. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Close the throttle slowly. Apply the front brake only. Apply the rear brake only Open the throttle slowly.

12. In an emergency situation, how should you use your horn? You press the horn softly at first and then only loudly when no one seems to hear you. You should make sure the horn is loud and goes on for a long time. You should press your horn so it makes a loud sound but not for very long You should press it softly for a quick moment.

13. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Drive much slower than cars. Are much faster than cars. Appear further away Appear closer than they are.

14. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 25-degree. 135-degree. 90-degree. 45-degree.

15. The best protection from other vehicles is Using your high beam. Maintaining an adequate space cushion. Wearing protective clothing Choosing the right helmet.

16. To help balance yourself in turns, you should Take your feet off the footrests for balance. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Turn your torso in the direction of the turn Keep your knees against the gas tank.

17. Which of the following is a sign that a front tire is flat? All listed answers. The motorcycle feels heavy. The motorcycle sways side-to-side The motorcycle jerks.

18. The best group formation for riding through curves is Single file. The staggered formation. In pairs A v-shaped formation.

19. Which of the following can affect a rider? A couple of drinks. A prescription medicine. An illegal drug All listed answers.

20. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A quarter of a. Half of a. A third of a. A full.

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To operate a motorcycle in Missouri, you must have a Class M license or a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Revenue (DOR). At age 15 ½, you can apply for a motorcycle learner's permit. At age 16, you can apply for a motorcycle endorsement or Class M license. A motorcycle permit, endorsement, or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads. Minors must follow the graduated driver license (GDL) requirements.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a Class M license or motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees. Applicants under the age of 18 must also complete a motorcycle driver safety course. The knowledge and driving tests will be waived for drivers over the age of 18 who complete the course.

The tests are taken at your local Missouri license office. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test covers basic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills. It also tests your ability to handle a variety of traffic conditions. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.