Missouri Motorcycle Test 03

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 03

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The biggest danger presented to you by a parked car is...?

They may join your lane

The driver's door may open

They may pull a U-turn across you

A pedestrian may be crossing beyond it

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If you're taking a curve when there is traffic present, your best position is probably...?

To ride all the way round the center of the lane

To ride all the way round as close to the centerline as possible

To start on the outside of the curve and move to the inside

To ride all the way round as close to the curb as possible

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You're coming up to a concealed entrance you intend to turn into. What's the best way of letting drivers behind know you're about to slow?

Turn and shout

Raise your hand

Operate your turn signals

Flash your brake light

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When making a swerve, you should never...?

Brake before

Any of these

Brake after

Brake during

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Of this list, which is the only really desirable color for a motorcycle jacket?

Black

Green

Blue

Brown

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One of the main causes of motorcycle crashes not involving other road users is...?

Being too tight on a curve

Stalling in a curve

Over braking in a curve

Running wide on a curve

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You are turning right, then immediately right again. What should you do with your turn signals?

Signal separately for each turn

Signal right and leave it on

Signal right and turn it off after the first turn

Signal right, then left, then right again

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When crossing a slippery surface, you must avoid...?

Shifting gears

Braking

Any sudden moves

Accelerating

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The best way of letting another road user know you are there in order to prevent a hazard becoming a crash is...?

To rev your engine

To use lights and horn

To wave your hands

To shout

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You have evaluated 5 separate hazards ahead. You should deal with them...?

One at a time

As one single and then two pairs

In two groups

As one whole group

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You're braking in a straight line on a good surface when the rear wheel locks. How should you react?

Release the rear brake and leave it off

Increase your front brake pressure

Keep it locked until you've stopped

Release your rear brake and reapply it

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It feels as though you have made eye contact with the driver about to pull into your path. You should assume...?

They haven't seen you

They will remain where they are

They have seen you

They will yield

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A head check is important...?

For intimidating other drivers

For riders who don't have mirrors

For removing your blind spot

For showing you are about to move

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When is wet pavement likely to be at its most dangerous?

When it's been raining heavily for an hour

Just after rain begins

When rain has slackened off to a drizzle

As the street starts drying out

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The majority of car/motorcycle crashes occur...?

At night time

In fog

In broad daylight

At dawn

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Riding with your headlight on during the day makes you...?

Liable to a fine

1.5 times as noticeable

1.25 times as noticeable

Twice as noticeable

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At which of these times should you be especially careful to make checks in your mirrors?

Before slowing down

At all of them

Before changing lanes

When stopped at an intersection

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You should park your motorcycle...?

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel outwards

At 45° to the curb, front wheel inwards

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel inwards

Parallel to the curb, facing away from traffic

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You see a piece of piping in your path which you can't avoid riding over. The best way to stop it throwing you from your motorcycle is...?

Throw your weight backwards

Accelerate hard

Throw your weight forward

Stand up on the foot pegs

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Your minimum following distance at night should be...?

1.5 seconds

3 seconds plus

2.5 seconds

2 seconds

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When maneuvering, you should use your turn signals...?

Unless it's obvious what you are going to do

Unless you've already made a hand signal

At all times

Unless there is no other traffic present

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If you are forced to make a swerve, your body should...?

Stay upright

Lean into the swerve

Lean backwards

Lean against the swerve

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Very often, the best lane position when it's raining will be...?

The right-hand tire track

The center of the lane

The left-hand tire track

In the gutter

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Drivers entering the motorcyclist's right-of-way cause what percentage of car/motorcycle crashes?

75%

50%

25%

15%

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You're coming up on a blind intersection which has a stop line. You should...?

Stop at the stop line then right straight across

Keep riding straight across provided you can't hear or see any traffic

Ride straight through and stop at the cross traffic lane

Stop at the stop line, then stop again at the cross traffic lane

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Distances are harder to judge at night...?

Unless you're riding on a brightly lit freeway

Under all circumstances

Unless the sun has only just set

Unless you have your high beam on

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The majority of riders in crashes have made the mistake of...?

Under braking front and rear

Over braking front and rear

Over braking front and under braking rear

Under braking front and over braking rear

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You see a driver ahead of you whom you suspect may be about to move into your lane. How should you warn them of your presence with your horn?

A continuous blast until you are past

A series of short beeps

A series of long beeps

One short beep

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You are approaching a blind intersection with a road joining from the right. Your best road position is...?

Right hand of the lane

Center of the lane

Close to the center line

Any of these

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In potential high-risk areas you should reduce your reaction time by...?

Covering both brakes and the gear shift lever

Covering the rear brake, the clutch and the horn

Covering the front brake, the gear shift lever and the headlight flasher

Covering both brakes and the clutch

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