Missouri Motorcycle Test 01

If cruising Missouri’s scenic roads on two wheels is your dream, step one is earning your motorcycle permit. The first step of this exciting process is passing the Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up on your skills, taking a motorcycle practice test is the key to feeling confident before heading to the DMV.

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Missouri Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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To prevent dehydration in warm weather, you should...?

Ride in a T-shirt

Roll your sleeves up

Wear your jacket

Try to ride in patches of shade

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When sitting on your motorcycle, your gearshift lever is...?

By your left foot

By your left hand

By your right hand

By your right foot

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If you are wearing a helmet, your chances of being killed by a head injury in a crash are lessened by...?

4 times

3 times

1.5 times

Twice

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On a normal motorcycle, the clutch is operated with...?

The right hand

The right foot

The left hand

The left foot

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On a normal motorcycle, where would you find the fuel supply valve?

On the handlebars

Under the seat

Below the gas tank

By the ignition

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The best way to avoid being involved in a crash is...?

Be visible

Communicate your intentions

Maintain an adequate space cushion

All of these

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Which of these is the only one which will provide you with sufficient eye protection when riding?

Sunglasses

Windshield

Goggles

Eyeglasses

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People who have been riding their motorcycle for less than 6 months account for what percentage of crashes?

35%

25%

50%

15%

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Missouri law requires all motorcycle or motortricycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion on the highways of this state.

True

False

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An approved helmet will stop you from seeing as far as you need to the sides if...?

Light conditions are poor

You have traffic both sides of you

The face shield is closed

It doesn't fit properly

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You passed your test and just bought your first large motorcycle. The first thing you should do is...?

Go for a short ride around your block

Read the owner's manual

Go for a long ride to settle it in

Ride round a traffic free area

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A plastic shatter resistant face shield should...?

Be free of scratches

Be all of these things

Be well ventilated

Be securely fastened

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At 30 miles an hour, helmets can cut the number and severity of head injuries by half. What proportion of riders are going at this speed when they crash?

50% plus

30%

20%

40%

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A friend has loaned you their motorcycle for the day. You should ride it...?

Very aggressively

Very hard

Very timidly

Very cautiously

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Which of these is not used to measure speed or distance?

They all are

Tachometer

Speedometer

Odometer

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A motorcycle is not a good fit for you if...?

You can't push it with the engine off

You can't reach the controls without stretching

Any of these apply

You can't get both feet on the ground

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Your brake light must be activated by...?

Both of your brakes separately

Your rear brake

Both brakes together

Your front brake

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You should perform a complete check on your motorcycle...?

Once a week

Before putting it in the garage

Every hundred miles

Before every ride

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Gloves are essential when motorcycle riding for...?

Crash protection

All of these reasons

Warmth

Grip

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Which of these is the only thing which will not greatly enhance your chances of avoiding serious injury in a crash?

Face or eye protection

An approved helmet

Protective clothing

A windshield

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You already own a waterproof set of hiking coveralls; why should you buy a separate set of waterproof clothing for motorcycle riding?

Hiking clothing may tear apart at high speed

Hiking clothing doesn't protect you in a crash

For all these reasons

Hiking clothing may be slippery on the seat

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You should choose a helmet which fits...?

Tightly

Very tightly

Loosely

Snugly

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Whatever helmet you wear, you can make it virtually useless if you...?

Don't close the face shield

Don't fasten the straps

Don't put reflective strips on it

Don't wash it regularly

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The engine cut-off switch on a normal motorcycle is positioned where?

By the right-hand grip

By the left-hand grip

By the ignition switch

By the fuel supply valve

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Any motorcycle you ride should have...?

Left and right rear view mirrors

A left rear view mirror

A right rear view mirror

At least one rear view mirror

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In every 20 motorcycle crashes, how many times does a head or neck injury occur?

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Which of these is the only suitable footwear for motorcycle riding on the list?

Dress shoes

Hiking boots

Sandals

Baseball boots

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You come round a blind corner and crash into a car which is illegally parked. Who is to blame?

You

Neither of you

The car driver

Both you and the car driver

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You should check your wheels for rust, broken spokes, cracks and dents...?

Every two months

Once a month

Once a fortnight

Once a week

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On which of these trips are you most likely to have a crash?

Riding on a 10 day touring holiday

Riding to another town 50 miles away

Riding on a 150 mile Sunday excursion

Riding to your gym 10 blocks away

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What is the Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test?

The Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test is a knowledge-based exam to assess your understanding of motorcycle operation, traffic laws, and road safety regulations. It’s based on the Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual, which provides a comprehensive guide for safe riding practices.

The test contains multiple-choice questions covering basic motorcycling skills, traffic signs, safe following distances, and proper use of safety equipment. Passing this test is the first significant milestone to legally riding a motorcycle in Missouri.

Why Should You Take a Practice Test?

Imagine walking into the DMV, filled with confidence, knowing exactly what to expect on the test. That’s the magic of taking practice tests! The Missouri Motorcycle Practice Test offers several benefits, including:

Familiarity with Test Questions – Practice tests simulate the actual test, giving you a clear idea of the types of questions that will appear.
Improved Knowledge Retention – Repeated exposure to road rules and motorcycle operation questions helps you remember key concepts quickly.
Reduced Anxiety – The more you practice, the less nervous you’ll feel when you arrive at the DMV to take the real thing.

Want to get started? You can access a free practice test with 30 questions to mimic the real deal. Test your skills, identify areas for improvement, and gain the confidence to ace the exam.