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

1.5 seconds

2 seconds

2.5 seconds

3 seconds plus

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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

As one whole group

In two groups

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

1.25 times as noticeable

1.5 times as noticeable

Liable to a fine

Twice as noticeable

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

Running wide on a curve

Being too tight on a curve

Stalling in a curve

Over braking in a curve

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

Increase your front brake pressure

Release your rear brake and reapply it

Keep it locked until you've stopped

Release the rear brake and leave it off

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

Brake during

Any of these

Brake before

Brake after

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

The driver's door may open

They may pull a U-turn across you

A pedestrian may be crossing beyond it

They may join your lane

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

Lean backwards

Stay upright

Lean against the swerve

Lean into the swerve

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

Just after rain begins

As the street starts drying out

When rain has slackened off to a drizzle

When it's been raining heavily for an hour

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You should park your motorcycle...?

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel outwards

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel inwards

Parallel to the curb, facing away from traffic

At 45° to the curb, front wheel inwards

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A head check is important...?

For showing you are about to move

For riders who don't have mirrors

For removing your blind spot

For intimidating other drivers

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Distances are harder to judge at night...?

Unless the sun has only just set

Unless you have your high beam on

Under all circumstances

Unless you're riding on a brightly lit freeway

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

25%

75%

15%

50%

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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 turn it off after the first turn

Signal right, then left, then right again

Signal right and leave it on

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

Any of these

Right hand of the lane

Center of the lane

Close to the center line

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

In broad daylight

In fog

At dawn

At night time

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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 series of short beeps

One short beep

A continuous blast until you are past

A series of long beeps

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

Unless it's obvious what you are going to do

Unless there is no other traffic present

At all times

Unless you've already made a hand signal

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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 have seen you

They haven't seen you

They will remain where they are

They will yield

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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...?

Stand up on the foot pegs

Accelerate hard

Throw your weight forward

Throw your weight backwards

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

Before changing lanes

When stopped at an intersection

Before slowing down

At all of them

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

The left-hand tire track

The right-hand tire track

The center of the lane

In the gutter

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

Over braking front and under braking rear

Under braking front and rear

Over braking front and rear

Under braking front and over braking rear

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

Green

Black

Brown

Blue

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

Covering both brakes and the clutch

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 gear shift lever

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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?

Raise your hand

Turn and shout

Operate your turn signals

Flash your brake light

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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 use lights and horn

To wave your hands

To rev your engine

To shout

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

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

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

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

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

Stop at the stop line then right straight across

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

Ride straight through and stop at the cross traffic lane

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

Any sudden moves

Accelerating

Shifting gears

Braking

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What to Bring on Test Day

When you head to the DMV to take your Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test, make sure you bring the following:

Identification – A valid form of ID to prove your identity and address.
Vision Test Authorization – You must be able to pass a standard vision test to apply for a permit.
Test Fee – The permit fee is $3.50 if you’re 16+ years old and $6.25 if you’re 15 ½.

Important Notes for Minors:

You must hold your permit for at least 182 days before applying for a license.
Maintain a clean record with no traffic convictions for six months before applying for your permanent license.
Your driving privileges must not be suspended, revoked, or denied.