Missouri Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Missouri Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

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

a. Blue

b. Black

c. Brown

d. Green

Question 1 of 30

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

a. The right-hand tire track

b. The left-hand tire track

c. The center of the lane

d. In the gutter

Question 2 of 30

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

a. To ride all the way round the center of the lane

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

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

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

Question 3 of 30

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

a. Center of the lane

b. Any of these

c. Right hand of the lane

d. Close to the center line

Question 4 of 30

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

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

b. Ride straight through and stop at the cross traffic lane

c. Stop at the stop line then right straight across

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

Question 5 of 30

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

a. Liable to a fine

b. 1.25 times as noticeable

c. 1.5 times as noticeable

d. Twice as noticeable

Question 6 of 30

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

a. To rev your engine

b. To shout

c. To wave your hands

d. To use lights and horn

Question 7 of 30

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?

a. Raise your hand

b. Flash your brake light

c. Operate your turn signals

d. Turn and shout

Question 8 of 30

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

a. 75%

b. 25%

c. 50%

d. 15%

Question 9 of 30

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

a. At night time

b. In fog

c. In broad daylight

d. At dawn

Question 10 of 30

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

a. One at a time

b. In two groups

c. As one whole group

d. As one single and then two pairs

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Over braking front and rear

b. Under braking front and over braking rear

c. Over braking front and under braking rear

d. Under braking front and rear

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Keep it locked until you've stopped

b. Increase your front brake pressure

c. Release your rear brake and reapply it

d. Release the rear brake and leave it off

Question 13 of 30

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...?

a. Throw your weight forward

b. Throw your weight backwards

c. Stand up on the foot pegs

d. Accelerate hard

Question 14 of 30

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

a. They may join your lane

b. A pedestrian may be crossing beyond it

c. They may pull a U-turn across you

d. The driver's door may open

Question 15 of 30

Distances are harder to judge at night...?

a. Unless the sun has only just set

b. Unless you're riding on a brightly lit freeway

c. Unless you have your high beam on

d. Under all circumstances

Question 16 of 30

You should park your motorcycle...?

a. Parallel to the curb, facing away from traffic

b. At 90° to the curb, rear wheel outwards

c. At 90° to the curb, rear wheel inwards

d. At 45° to the curb, front wheel inwards

Question 17 of 30

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

a. Before changing lanes

b. When stopped at an intersection

c. At all of them

d. Before slowing down

Question 18 of 30

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

a. Signal right, then left, then right again

b. Signal right and turn it off after the first turn

c. Signal separately for each turn

d. Signal right and leave it on

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Any sudden moves

b. Accelerating

c. Shifting gears

d. Braking

Question 20 of 30

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

a. 1.5 seconds

b. 3 seconds plus

c. 2 seconds

d. 2.5 seconds

Question 21 of 30

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

a. As the street starts drying out

b. When it's been raining heavily for an hour

c. When rain has slackened off to a drizzle

d. Just after rain begins

Question 22 of 30

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

a. They will remain where they are

b. They have seen you

c. They will yield

d. They haven't seen you

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Lean backwards

b. Stay upright

c. Lean against the swerve

d. Lean into the swerve

Question 24 of 30

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. A series of short beeps

b. A continuous blast until you are past

c. One short beep

d. A series of long beeps

Question 25 of 30

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

a. Unless it's obvious what you are going to do

b. Unless there is no other traffic present

c. At all times

d. Unless you've already made a hand signal

Question 26 of 30

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

a. Covering both brakes and the gear shift lever

b. Covering the rear brake, the clutch and the horn

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

d. Covering both brakes and the clutch

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Brake before

b. Brake after

c. Brake during

d. Any of these

Question 28 of 30

A head check is important...?

a. For riders who don't have mirrors

b. For intimidating other drivers

c. For removing your blind spot

d. For showing you are about to move

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Stalling in a curve

b. Being too tight on a curve

c. Over braking in a curve

d. Running wide on a curve

Question 30 of 30

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Missouri Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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