Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. When passing, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Get through the blind spot as quickly as possible. Ride in the left position of the lane Move to the left lane and accelerate.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? Only when carrying a passenger. If riding with another motorcycle. During designated time periods only. At all times.

8. 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.

9. When driving through a turn, your lane position should Be in the center of the lane. Change to give you the best view. Stay as close to the edge of the road as possible Stay as close to the center line as possible.

10. When buying a helmet you must make sure the helmet ____. All of the listed answers. Meets U.S. department of transportation (dot) standards. Fits snugly all the way around your head Has no obvious defects like cracks or loose padding.

11. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped. Pull the engine kill switch Release the brake and only use the front brake.

12. 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.

13. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Hit the vehicle in front of you. Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Tip over your motorcycle Run off the right edge of the road.

14. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items On the sissy bar. In front of a tank bag. On the handlebars In a backpack.

15. Which of the following should you do when dealing with an uneven surface? All listed answers. Roll on the throttle lightly. Approach at a 90 degree angle Slow down as much as possible.

16. Your motorcycle must have ____ mirrors. 1 2 3 5

17. Which of the following should you do while carrying a load? All listed answers. Keep the load low. Secure the load well Keep the load near the rear axle.

18. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 12 seconds. 2 seconds. 15 ft. 30 ft.

19. 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.

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

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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.