Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In order to avoid fatigue, you should stop riding at least every ____ hour(s). 4 Two. One. Six.

2. Making yourself more visible is important for which of the following reasons? All listed answers. Drivers often look through the silhouette of a motorcycle. Smaller vehicles appear farther away Drivers typically aren't looking for motorcycles.

3. Keeping distance provides which of the following? A cushion of space. Room to maneuver. All listed answers Time to react.

4. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. Two. Three. 4 One.

5. 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.

6. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? All other vehicles. No one. Other motorcycles only. Motorcycles and small cars.

7. Head checks should be done when? All listed answers. As part of the normal scanning routine. When preparing to turn When stopped at an intersection.

8. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. Within two feet of the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb With your rear wheel on the curb.

9. What can cause the engine to lock? Changing gears improperly. Skidding the front tire. Braking using only one brake. Being low on oil.

10. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger to the motorcyclist? Overpasses and tunnels. Bicycles on the side of the road. Oncoming traffic turning left in front of you. Motorcycle chain problems.

11. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Never shift below second gear. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Brake while shifting Only downshift if you are an experienced rider.

12. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. One. 4 Two. Three.

13. The road ahead looks slippery. what should you do? Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Use your rear brake only. Stop and turn around Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section.

14. 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.

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

16. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the brakes quickly. Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble Close the throttle gradually.

17. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by Applying the rear brake. Decreasing the throttle. Increasing the throttle Pulling in the clutch.

18. The safest place to ride in the rain is On main roads only. In the tire tracks of other drivers. On the shoulder of the road In the center lane position.

19. You should flash your brake light when You slow down in rural areas. The speed limit changes. You slow down where others might not expect it You are going to turn left.

20. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Alcohol and drugs. Over the counter medication. All these answers are correct. Prescription medication.

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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.