Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Staggered formation. In pairs. V-shaped formation. Single file.

2. You should scan your path of travel ____ seconds ahead. 10 2 12 5

3. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When being passed by other vehicles. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. When passing parked cars. All of the above.

4. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Decelerating. Leaning with the motorcycle. Accelerating. Turning your whole head to see where you are going.

5. 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.

6. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. 4 seconds. One second. Two seconds. Three seconds.

7. Which of the following is not true? Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. Motorcycles do not have blind spots. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle The center of the lane position is safe to ride in.

8. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster than the speed limit Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

9. 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.

10. What can cause the engine to seize? The front tire skidding. Being low on oil. Not changing gears properly. Braking with only one brake.

11. During normal turns The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle. The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright.

12. What is the proper way to swerve? Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve.

13. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Dark and durable. Bright and reflective. Leather and tough Colorful and big.

14. 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.

15. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do? Avoid unnecessary talk. Mount the motorcycle only before it's started. Keep feet on the footrests Sit as far forward as possible.

16. 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.

17. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. Large blasts of wind can affect your control Their drivers are often tired from working long hours.

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

19. The rear brake is ____ important because Least, it has 25% of the stopping power. Least, it has 75% of the stopping power. Most, it has 75% of the stopping power Most, it has 25% of the stopping power.

20. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because The car driver cannot make a turn. Your bike may skid. You could be in a blind spot None of the above.

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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.