Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Wet pavement. Snow. Warm pavement.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have had at least one drink. You had one drink and are over the age of 21. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more.

5. Which of the following should you do while riding at night? All listed answers. Reduce your speed. Use the car ahead Use your high beam.

6. 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.

7. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight. Fast, wide. Fast, tight. Slow, tight. Slow, wide.

8. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Riding in the left of the lane position. Only using one brake. Using both brakes Riding in the right of the lane position.

9. 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.

10. Which of the following should you not do if you are riding an unfamiliar motorcycle? Find where all the controls are. Know the gear pattern. Make all the normal checks Ride like normal.

11. 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.

12. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle Whenever there are parking meters. Within two feet of the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb With your rear wheel on the curb.

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

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 a sign that a front tire is flat? All listed answers. The motorcycle feels heavy. The motorcycle sways side-to-side The motorcycle jerks.

16. The front brake provides how much of your total stopping power? The answer to this question varies, but the front brake always provides less than the rear brake. At least 3 quarters of your total stopping power. Only a quarter of your total stopping power One half of your total stopping power.

17. The front brake can provide ____ % of the stopping power. 30 20 70 45

18. 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.

19. When should a rider have his headlight on? A motorcyclist should only have his headlight on in extreme weather conditions. At all times. During the daytime only During the nighttime only.

20. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Release the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Use the rear brake only Continue applying the 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.