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

Before slowing down

At all of them

When stopped at an intersection

Before changing lanes

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

Signal right, then left, then right again

Signal right and turn it off after the first turn

Signal right and leave it on

Signal separately for each turn

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

When it's been raining heavily for an hour

As the street starts drying out

Just after rain begins

When rain has slackened off to a drizzle

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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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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...?

Accelerate hard

Throw your weight forward

Stand up on the foot pegs

Throw your weight backwards

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

Braking

Accelerating

Any sudden moves

Shifting gears

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

In two groups

One at a time

As one whole group

As one single and then two pairs

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

1.5 times as noticeable

1.25 times as noticeable

Twice as noticeable

Liable to a fine

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

Unless you've already made a hand signal

Unless it's obvious what you are going to do

At all times

Unless there is no other traffic present

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

Running wide on a curve

Over braking in a curve

Stalling in a curve

Being too tight on a curve

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A head check is important...?

For removing your blind spot

For showing you are about to move

For intimidating other drivers

For riders who don't have mirrors

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

They may pull a U-turn across you

The driver's door may open

They may join your lane

A pedestrian may be crossing beyond it

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

Keep it locked until you've stopped

Release the rear brake and leave it off

Increase your front brake pressure

Release your rear brake and reapply it

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

Lean against the swerve

Stay upright

Lean backwards

Lean into the swerve

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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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You should park your motorcycle...?

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel inwards

Parallel to the curb, facing away from traffic

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel outwards

At 45° to the curb, front wheel inwards

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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

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

Covering both brakes and the gear shift lever

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

Covering both brakes and the clutch

Covering the rear brake, the clutch and the horn

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

25%

15%

75%

50%

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

At dawn

In fog

At night time

In broad daylight

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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?

Operate your turn signals

Flash your brake light

Raise your hand

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

Over braking front and under braking rear

Under braking front and over braking rear

Under braking front and rear

Over braking front and rear

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Distances are harder to judge at night...?

Unless you have your high beam on

Unless the sun has only just set

Under all circumstances

Unless you're riding on a brightly lit freeway

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

Any of these

Brake before

Brake after

Brake during

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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 will remain where they are

They haven't seen you

They have seen you

They will yield

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

Blue

Black

Green

Brown

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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

A series of long beeps

A continuous blast until you are past

One short beep

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

1.5 seconds

2.5 seconds

3 seconds plus

2 seconds

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

The right-hand tire track

The left-hand tire track

In the gutter

The center of the lane

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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.