Missouri DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable. Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt.

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

4. 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.

5. Where should your seat be while you are operating a motorcycle? As close to the front as possible. None of the listed answers. As far back as possible In a comfortable position so that you may be able to reach the handlebars with your elbows slightly bent.

6. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Never shift below second gear. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Brake while shifting Only downshift if you are an experienced rider.

7. 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.

8. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to Use the flat tire brake only. Pull the engine kill switch. Avoid using the brake of the flat tire Slow down with both brakes.

9. When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should Make sure both bags are full. Fill the left bag before the right one. Fill the right bag before the left one Distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. In an emergency situation, how should you use your horn? You press the horn softly at first and then only loudly when no one seems to hear you. You should make sure the horn is loud and goes on for a long time. You should press your horn so it makes a loud sound but not for very long You should press it softly for a quick moment.

14. Which of the following are examples of good body position? All listed answers. Keep your feet on the footrests. Keep your knees against the gas tank Sitting up so you can steer the motorcycle.

15. 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.

16. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? On the left only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. On the right only. Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

17. Crossing an obstacle ____ is the safest. With your feet skimming the ground. While maintaining your speed. At a 90-degree angle. While keeping your elbows locked.

18. 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.

19. Which of the following are dangers when passing parked cars? All listed answers. Doors opening into your path. Drivers getting out of cars People stepping from between cars.

20. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Identifying multiple hazards. Wearing bright clothing Doing 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.