Missouri Motorcycle Test 02

We will walk you through everything you need to know about the Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test—what it involves, how to prepare, and important tips for success. You’ll also learn more about restrictions, fees, and requirements to ensure a smooth application process.

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Missouri Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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You should begin a passing maneuver from...?

It depends on circumstances

The right portion of the lane

The left portion of the lane

The center of the lane

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Which would best describe the way you should use your front brake lever?

Yank

Haul

Squeeze

Grab

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To give the driver ahead the best chance of knowing that you're there, you should ride where they can see you...?

In their left side view mirror

Any of these

In their right side view mirror

In their rearview mirror

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The best way of getting into good habits so that you brake properly in an emergency is to...?

Always use your rear brake first

Always use your front brake first

Use the brakes alternately at alternate stops

Always use both brakes together

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The grease strip in the center of the lane is normally no more than...?

3 feet wide

2 feet wide

1 foot wide

6 inches wide

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The most common error when taking a curve is...?

Going too slow

Going too fast

Under braking

Over braking

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A large truck is coming towards you in the opposite lane. You should be particularly wary of...?

Extended wing mirrors

Objects thrown from windows

Wind shear

All of these

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You come up behind another motorcyclist who is waiting at a stop light. Where should you stop?

On their right hand side

Well behind them

On their left hand side

Close up to their rear wheel

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As you ride through a curve, you should keep your eyes on...?

The center line

The apex

The curb

Your exit

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In which of these areas should you be particularly focused on finding potential escape routes?

In business districts

On country roads

In school zones

In residential neighborhoods

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At all times, your arc of search should be...?

90°

180°

360°

120°

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In normal circumstances, you should never maintain a stopping distance of less than...?

3 seconds

1 second

4 seconds

2 seconds

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In normal riding, your hands should be no higher than...?

Your eyeline

Your hips

Your elbows

Your collarbone

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It is not acceptable to share a lane with another vehicle...?

Unless you are leaving a highway

Period

Unless you are trying to reach a turn

Unless traffic is stationary

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The best way to deal with a tailgater is...?

Any/all of these

Slow down to let them pass

Open up a gap in front of you

Switch lanes and let them by

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If you are leaning your motorcycle in a turn, you should always remember that you will have...?

Lighter braking

Heavy braking

More traction

Less traction

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You may exceed the posted speed limit when making a pass if...?

Never

You are being pressured from behind

Traffic is moving at the speed limit

You can see clear space ahead

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You see a driver ahead of you on the highway about to merge. You should...?

Look for an opportunity to pass them on the right-hand side

Slow down to let them in

Sound your horn and flash your lights to warn them to slow and let you past

Speed up to be past before they join

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If you are riding too fast when you shift into a lower gear, you are risking...?

Burnt out clutch

Snapped clutch cable

Rear wheel skid

Chain damage

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You are stopped at a red traffic signal. What gear should your motorcycle be in?

5th

2nd

1st

Neutral

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You should be continually scanning your path of travel up to where you will be...?

In 10 seconds time

In 2 seconds time

In 12 seconds time

In 15 seconds time

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Your feet should remain firmly on the foot rests...?

Except 50 yards before coming to a stop

At all times

Except in the first 20 yards of pulling away

Except in low speed maneuvering

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You should keep your knees touching the gas tank in order to help...?

Crash protection

Aerodynamics

All of these

Balance

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What's generally the best lane position to choose?

Left of the lane

Right of the lane

Center of the lane

It all depends on circumstances

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Where will you often find a big buildup of oil and grease which you should avoid?

At tollbooths

On off ramps

Near hospitals

In school zones

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In a slow, tight turn, your body should...?

Stay upright

Lean with your motorcycle

Lean further than your motorcycle

Lean against your motorcycle

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You should choose a lane position which...?

Keeps you out of others' blindspots

Protects your lane from other drivers

Does all of these things

Increases your ability to see

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You're riding on a three lane freeway. You should try to find a position where you...?

Don't have vehicles to your left

Don't have vehicles on both sides

Don't have vehicles to your right

Don't have any of these

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Which of these will help keep your suspension stable as you ride through a turn?

Rolling on the throttle

Rolling off the throttle

Pulling in the clutch

Squeezing the rear brake

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When sitting on your seat with your hands on the controls, your arms should be...?

Bent at 45°

Slightly bent

Stretched out straight

With your elbows touching your hips

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