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...?

The left portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

The center of the lane

It depends on circumstances

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

Except in the first 20 yards of pulling away

At all times

Except in low speed maneuvering

Except 50 yards before coming to a stop

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

3 feet wide

2 feet wide

6 inches wide

1 foot wide

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

Well behind them

On their right hand side

On their left hand side

Close up to their rear wheel

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

Balance

Crash protection

Aerodynamics

All of these

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

Slow down to let them pass

Open up a gap in front of you

Any/all of these

Switch lanes and let them by

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

Over braking

Going too fast

Going too slow

Under braking

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

Rolling off the throttle

Rolling on the throttle

Squeezing the rear brake

Pulling in the clutch

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

Lighter braking

More traction

Less traction

Heavy braking

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

In 12 seconds time

In 10 seconds time

In 15 seconds time

In 2 seconds time

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

1st

Neutral

2nd

5th

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

In school zones

Near hospitals

At tollbooths

On off ramps

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

Slow down to let them in

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

Speed up to be past before they join

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

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

Wind shear

All of these

Extended wing mirrors

Objects thrown from windows

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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...?

Any of these

In their right side view mirror

In their left side view mirror

In their rearview mirror

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

Lean further than your motorcycle

Lean with your motorcycle

Lean against your motorcycle

Stay upright

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

1 second

3 seconds

2 seconds

4 seconds

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

90°

120°

180°

360°

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

Your eyeline

Your collarbone

Your hips

Your elbows

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

Use the brakes alternately at alternate stops

Always use your rear brake first

Always use both brakes together

Always use your front brake first

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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 right

Don't have vehicles to your left

Don't have any of these

Don't have vehicles on both sides

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

In residential neighborhoods

On country roads

In school zones

In business districts

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

Period

Unless you are leaving a highway

Unless traffic is stationary

Unless you are trying to reach a turn

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

Slightly bent

Stretched out straight

With your elbows touching your hips

Bent at 45°

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

The curb

The center line

Your exit

The apex

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You should choose a lane position which...?

Protects your lane from other drivers

Does all of these things

Keeps you out of others' blindspots

Increases your ability to see

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

Haul

Squeeze

Grab

Yank

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What's generally the best lane position to choose?

Center of the lane

It all depends on circumstances

Left of the lane

Right of the lane

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

Burnt out clutch

Chain damage

Snapped clutch cable

Rear wheel skid

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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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