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. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Call the police. Increase your following distance. Flash your brake lights Pull over and stop.

2. When passing heavy vehicles, it is important to avoid Slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle. Passing without a dedicated passing lane. Flashing your headlight Beeping your horn when alongside the vehicle.

3. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A quarter of a. Half of a. A third of a. A full.

4. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against. The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly.

5. The staggered formation is the best choice when Parking parallel to the curb. Taking curves. There is an emergency situation Riding in a group.

6. 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.

7. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. Below your elbows. At or below elbow height With elbows locked.

8. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet Hovering just above the ground. All these answers are correct. With your toes pointed downward Firmly on the foot pegs.

9. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Use both brakes to stop. Stop with the rear brake only. Use engine braking Stop with the front brake only.

10. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Perpendicular to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road. Parallel to the roadside.

11. Which of the following are times you should check your mirrors? All of listed answers. Before you change lanes. Before you slow down When you are stopped at an intersection.

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

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

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

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

16. When carrying a load, you should Distribute the load evenly. Only use approved luggage holders. Secure it as far back as possible Keep it high.

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

18. What is a 'wobble?' A wobble is a derogatory term for inexperienced riders. A wobble is a term to describe a malfunctioning brake. A wobble occurs when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side at any speed None of the listed answers.

19. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Positioned with your hands above your elbows. Locked at the elbows. Bent at a 90-degree angle Slightly bent at the elbows.

20. You can help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Swerving from left to right. Flashing your brake light. Using signal lights Honking your horn.

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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.