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

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

a. Shifting gears

b. Accelerating

c. Any sudden moves

d. Braking

Question 1 of 30

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

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

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

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 2 of 30

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

a. Running wide on a curve

b. Being too tight on a curve

c. Stalling in a curve

d. Over braking in a curve

Question 3 of 30

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

a. In the gutter

b. The left-hand tire track

c. The right-hand tire track

d. The center of the lane

Question 4 of 30

Distances are harder to judge at night...?

a. Unless the sun has only just set

b. Unless you have your high beam on

c. Under all circumstances

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

Question 5 of 30

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

a. 3 seconds plus

b. 2 seconds

c. 2.5 seconds

d. 1.5 seconds

Question 6 of 30

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

a. In two groups

b. One at a time

c. As one single and then two pairs

d. As one whole group

Question 7 of 30

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

a. Before changing lanes

b. Before slowing down

c. When stopped at an intersection

d. At all of them

Question 8 of 30

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

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

b. Covering both brakes and the clutch

c. Covering both brakes and the gear shift lever

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

Question 9 of 30

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

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

b. Just after rain begins

c. As the street starts drying out

d. When rain has slackened off to a drizzle

Question 10 of 30

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

a. At all times

b. Unless there is no other traffic present

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

d. Unless you've already made a hand signal

Question 11 of 30

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

a. At night time

b. In broad daylight

c. In fog

d. At dawn

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Over braking front and under braking rear

b. Under braking front and rear

c. Under braking front and over braking rear

d. Over braking front and rear

Question 13 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 haven't seen you

b. They will remain where they are

c. They will yield

d. They have seen you

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. The driver's door may open

d. They may pull a U-turn across you

Question 15 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 long beeps

b. One short beep

c. A continuous blast until you are past

d. A series of short beeps

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Signal separately for each turn

b. Signal right, then left, then right again

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

d. Signal right and leave it on

Question 17 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 shout

b. To wave your hands

c. To use lights and horn

d. To rev your engine

Question 18 of 30

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

a. Any of these

b. Right hand of the lane

c. Center of the lane

d. Close to the center line

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Release your rear brake and reapply it

b. Keep it locked until you've stopped

c. Release the rear brake and leave it off

d. Increase your front brake pressure

Question 20 of 30

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

a. 1.25 times as noticeable

b. 1.5 times as noticeable

c. Twice as noticeable

d. Liable to a fine

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Green

b. Black

c. Brown

d. Blue

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Any of these

b. Brake before

c. Brake after

d. Brake during

Question 23 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. Turn and shout

b. Flash your brake light

c. Raise your hand

d. Operate your turn signals

Question 24 of 30

A head check is important...?

a. For showing you are about to move

b. For riders who don't have mirrors

c. For intimidating other drivers

d. For removing your blind spot

Question 25 of 30

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

a. 25%

b. 15%

c. 75%

d. 50%

Question 26 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 27 of 30

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

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

b. Stop at the stop line then right straight across

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

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

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Stay upright

b. Lean against the swerve

c. Lean backwards

d. Lean into the swerve

Question 29 of 30

You should park your motorcycle...?

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

b. Parallel to the curb, facing away from traffic

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

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

Question 30 of 30

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Missouri Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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