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

Signal separately for each turn

Signal right, then left, then right again

Signal right and turn it off after the first turn

Signal right and leave it on

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

Under braking front and over braking rear

Over braking front and rear

Over braking front and under braking rear

Under braking front and 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 series of short beeps

A series of long beeps

One short beep

A continuous blast until you are past

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

Covering both brakes and the clutch

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

Covering both brakes and the gear shift lever

Covering the rear brake, the clutch and the horn

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

Ride straight through and stop at the cross traffic lane

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

Stop at the stop line then right straight across

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

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

50%

15%

25%

75%

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

Accelerating

Braking

Any sudden moves

Shifting gears

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

3 seconds plus

1.5 seconds

2 seconds

2.5 seconds

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A head check is important...?

For intimidating other drivers

For showing you are about to move

For riders who don't have mirrors

For removing your blind spot

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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 wave your hands

To shout

To use lights and horn

To rev your engine

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

Lean into the swerve

Lean backwards

Lean against the swerve

Stay upright

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

1.5 times as noticeable

Liable to a fine

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?

At all of them

Before slowing down

When stopped at an intersection

Before changing lanes

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You should park your motorcycle...?

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel inwards

At 90° to the curb, rear wheel outwards

Parallel to the curb, facing away from traffic

At 45° to the curb, front wheel inwards

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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?

Flash your brake light

Turn and shout

Raise your hand

Operate your turn signals

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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 will yield

They have seen you

They haven't seen you

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

Over braking in a curve

Running wide on a curve

Stalling in a curve

Being too tight on a curve

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

At dawn

At night time

In broad daylight

In fog

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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

Stand up on the foot pegs

Throw your weight forward

Accelerate hard

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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

As the street starts drying out

When rain has slackened off to a drizzle

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

Center of the lane

Right hand of the lane

Close to the center line

Any of these

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Distances are harder to judge at night...?

Under all circumstances

Unless you have your high beam on

Unless you're riding on a brightly lit freeway

Unless the sun has only just set

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

Brake after

Any of these

Brake during

Brake before

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

Blue

Green

Brown

Black

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

As one single and then two pairs

One at a time

In two groups

As one whole group

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

Unless there is no other traffic present

Unless it's obvious what you are going to do

At all times

Unless you've already made a hand signal

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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

Release your rear brake and reapply it

Keep it locked until you've stopped

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