Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Which of the following should you not do if you are being tailgated? Change lanes to let them pass. Let them get in front of you. Speed up to get away from them Slow down to allow them to pass.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger to the motorcyclist? Overpasses and tunnels. Bicycles on the side of the road. Oncoming traffic turning left in front of you. Motorcycle chain problems.

6. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check Only the far lane. Only the lane next to you. The lane next to you and the far lane Your signal light.

7. Which of the following is an example of a dangerous surface? A railroad track. All listed answers. Slippery or wet surfaces Uneven paved surfaces.

8. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Start with your right wrist flat. Only ride in lower gears. Start with your right wrist raised Keep the clutch pulled in.

9. When preparing to merge into the middle lane of a three-lane road, what should you check? The lane beside you and the far lane. Your speed limit, to make sure you are not exceeding it. Your throttle, to make sure it is not stuck. Your signal light, to make sure it is working.

10. As a motorcycle rider, you can use your feet to maintain balance by Holding them away from the motorcycle. Skimming them above the ground. Keeping them on the footrests Pointing your toes downward.

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

12. Use your horn when You are making a left turn. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You pull the kill engine switch You are crossing rail tracks.

13. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Trying to accelerate out of it. Riding beside another vehicle Closing the throttle gradually.

14. If you must swerve to the left, which of the following is the proper order? Press left handgrip, and front brake. Press left handgrip, and rear brake. Press left handgrip, and then right to recover Press right handgrip, and then left to recover.

15. 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.

16. When using saddlebags, it is important to Distribute the load evenly. Fill one bag before the other one. Only use them if they are completely full Only fill them with approved contents.

17. 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.

18. Engine seizures are typically caused by what? All listed answers. Going too fast. Lack of oil Riding too far.

19. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Wearing a full-face helmet. Wearing reflective clothing. Riding only in the left of the lane position. Decreasing your speed.

20. If you are going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must ____ before you start riding. Allow another passenger to sit behind your back. Add more accessories for safety. Make all the checks and get familiar with the controls. Put on dark-colored clothes and a helmet.

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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.