Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Driving over gravel roads. Speeding up too quickly. Turning too fast.

2. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped. Pull the engine kill switch Release the brake and only use the front brake.

3. The most likely place for a collision is A multilane highway. A school zone. An intersection A residential area.

4. 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.

5. When you are stopped, you should stay in which gear? 1 2 Put it into neutral 3

6. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? How fast you drink. Time of day. The amount of alcohol. Your weight.

7. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. The foot brake. Either the hand brake or foot brake. Both brakes. The hand brake.

8. What should you do first in the event of a stuck throttle? Pull over immediately. Ride straight to a mechanic. Turn off your motorcycle Twist the throttle back and forth several times.

9. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Left. Center. Right. Left or right.

10. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance? On slippery roads. In heavy traffic. When riding in a group. When being tailgated.

11. If you are approached by a dog, which of the following should you not do? Accelerate away leaving it behind. Downshift as you approach. Kick at the dog No listed answer is correct.

12. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Rising slightly off the seat. Pulling in the clutch. Using a higher gear. Rolling on the throttle.

13. Which of the following increases safety when riding at night? Use the lights of the car ahead to help you see. All these answers are correct. Reduce your speed Increase your following distance.

14. What does the left hand lever control? The front brake. The rear brake. The clutch. The gear shifter.

15. 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.

16. There are ____ steps for better control while turning. 1 2 3 4

17. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Extended side mirrors. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. Objects being thrown from windows. All of the above.

18. Which of the following is not a good way to keep a group of motorcyclists together? Don't slow down if a rider falls behind, continue riding as to avoid a collision. Let the tailender set the pace. None of the listed answers Place inexperienced riders at the front. Make sure everyone knows the route.

19. In which situation is another vehicle most likely to try and share your lane? When you are preparing to pass. When you are going to turn at an intersection. When you are riding at night. When you are riding in a group.

20. What is the safest braking method? Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake. Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake.

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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.