Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Before mounting the motorcycle, you should check The foot pegs and the gas level. The tires and the lights. The mirrors and the exhaust The windshield and the kickstand.

2. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? Only when carrying a passenger. If riding with another motorcycle. During designated time periods only. At all times.

3. 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.

4. If the front brake locks, what should you do? Keep it applied until you come to a complete stop. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Release it, and apply the rear brake only Pull the engine kill switch.

5. When should the staggered formation be used? Merging onto the highway. Long stretches of road. Through curves and turns. When passing as a group.

6. How many skills are critical to avoiding a crash? 1 2 3 4

7. Which of the following should you not do for a driver on an entrance ramp? Change to another lane. Give plenty of room. Slow down to allow room to merge Maintain your position.

8. 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.

9. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Handlebars. Suspension. Saddlebags Helmet.

10. 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.

11. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for Road characteristics. Traffic controls. All these answers are correct Other vehicles.

12. 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.

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

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

15. 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.

16. How is maximum straight line braking achieved? Fully apply both brakes. Pull the kill engine switch. Apply only the rear brake Apply only the front brake.

17. When being passed on the left, it is best to Avoid the left lane position. Avoid the center of the lane. Ride on the shoulder of the road Keep closer to the passing vehicle.

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.