Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Missouri Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Missouri DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. 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.

2. When riding in a group, you can help ensure the group stays together by Placing beginners at the front. Checking your mirrors frequently. Riding single file Riding in pairs.

3. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars? The left. The center. The right or center. The right.

4. 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.

5. A motorcycle is the right size for you if You can reach the handgrips. The seat is waist-high. Your height and weight have been taken into account Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated.

6. Which of the following is good protective gear? A dot approved helmet. All listed answers. Protective clothing that covers arms and legs Face or eye protection.

7. When should you use signals while riding? All listed answers. Any time you prepare to make a turn. When changing lanes When entering the freeway.

8. What is the best way to reduce your reaction time? Cover the clutch and the brake. Hover your hand over the kill engine switch. Hold the clutch in at all times. Keep your toe on the foot brake.

9. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Grip the handlebars tightly. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle Adjust your weight.

10. In ideal conditions, how many seconds should you be behind another vehicle? 1 2 3 4

11. What does see stand for? Scan, exercise, evade. Search, evaluate, execute. Search, execute, evade Search, evaluate, evade. It doesn't stand for anything.

12. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying both brakes until the wheels lock. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Pulling in the clutch Applying only the front brake.

13. While passing a row of parked cars, you see that there is a driver in one of the parked vehicles. what should you do? Ride in the right of the lane position so you will be close to the vehicle. Stop until the driver has exited the vehicle. Beep your horn to ensure the driver knows you're there Speed up to pass the vehicle quickly.

14. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Speeding up when approached by tailgaters. Beeping your horn at close drivers Adjusting your lane position as you ride.

15. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work at night. The same amount of work. More work. Less work during the day.

16. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is In a parking lot. At an intersection. On a hill On a curve.

17. It is difficult for other drivers to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others? Ride in the best lane position. Wear proper clothing. Use your headlight All of the above are correct.

18. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Ride in the center lane position. Beep your horn. Ride in the left lane position Flash your brake light.

19. When traveling behind a car, a motorcycle rider must ride ____ where a driver is most likely to see him/her. In the center portion of the lane. In the right side of the lane. In the driver's blind spot. In the left side of the lane.

20. When you first get a motorcycle, you should not do which of the following? Be familiar with the controls. Keep it in safe riding condition. Read the owner's manual. Install every add-on possible.

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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.