Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night? Increase your following distance. Change your lane position. Wear reflective clothing Use your low beam headlight.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see That it is a designated area. That your brakes are working. That the surface is firm enough to ride on That it is a well-lit area.

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. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Left or right. Center. Left. Center or right.

9. When is the center of the lane position the best choice? When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are preparing to pass. When you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you. When you are riding beside a row of parked cars.

10. When should a passenger get on the motorcycle? Before the driver. Before the motorcycle is taken off the stand. After the engine has been started. Before the engine has been started.

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

12. Wet pavement is the most slippery During rush hour. Right after it has started to rain. In rural areas In parking lots.

13. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Ride in the center lane position. Beep your horn. Ride in the left lane position Flash your brake light.

14. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is The right. The left. Any lane The center.

15. 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.

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

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

18. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking The lane beside you and the far lane. The traction of the road surface. Areas of vision blocked by your helmet The size of the vehicles that are close to you.

19. Changing your lane position can Help you avoid being in a blind spot. Communicate your intentions to other drivers. Provide a possible escape route Do all of the above.

20. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your head and shoulders. Your whole upper body. Your head only All 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.