Missouri Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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 04

The best way to check that your load has not shifted is...?

a. Stop occasionally and look

b. Be sensitive to handling changes

c. Feel behind you occasionally

d. Check it in your mirrors

Question 1 of 30

When riding with a passenger, you should expect your stopping distance to be...?

a. Decreased

b. The same

c. Increased

d. It depends on passenger weight

Question 2 of 30

You should inform your passenger that they should tighten their grip...?

a. If you warn them you will make a sudden move

b. If you're starting from a standstill

c. If they see a rough surface ahead

d. In all of these situations

Question 3 of 30

The best place for a load on a motorcycle is...?

a. High and forward

b. Low and back

c. High and back

d. Low and forward

Question 4 of 30

If your engine seizes, you probably haven't got enough...?

a. Antifreeze

b. Gas

c. Oil

d. Hydraulic fluid

Question 5 of 30

If you have had three 12 ounce beers, two shots of whiskey and a 5 ounce glass of wine over three hours, how many drinks do you have left in your system (minimum)?

a. 1

b. 3

c. 0

d. 2

Question 6 of 30

You've delayed going out for a ride until the ice on your road has melted. Where should you be particularly aware that you may still encounter it?

a. In all of these places

b. In dips

c. In shaded areas

d. On overpasses

Question 7 of 30

Your group is approaching a sweeping curve. The best way to take this is...?

a. Line abreast

b. In single file

c. In pairs

d. In staggered formation

Question 8 of 30

If you must break when you have a flat, you should...?

a. Brake on the tire which has a flat

b. Brake on the tire which is still inflated

c. Any of these

d. Use both brakes together

Question 9 of 30

If you can't determine any obvious cause of a wobble, you should...?

a. Forget about it

b. Get your motorcycle checked by a mechanic

c. Any of these depending on circumstances

d. Ride more cautiously for a while

Question 10 of 30

The legal blood alcohol concentration limit is .08%. If you have a BAC of .07%, you are...?

a. Still dangerously impaired

b. Okay to have another drink

c. Perfectly safe to ride

d. Protected from DUI arrest

Question 11 of 30

It is desirable for a group of riders to stay together...?

a. Because they take less space on the highway

b. Because they are easier to see

c. For all of these reasons

d. Because they are less likely to get separated

Question 12 of 30

The best thing to secure a load on a motorcycle with is...?

a. Elastic cords

b. Canvas straps

c. Nylon rope

d. Natural rope

Question 13 of 30

When riding in a group, the least experienced riders should be placed...?

a. In the lead

b. In the middle

c. Behind the leader

d. At the back

Question 14 of 30

The largest acceptable number for a group of riders is...?

a. 8

b. 7

c. 6

d. 5

Question 15 of 30

How many motorcyclists are killed in the USA each year as a result of crashes involving alcohol or drugs?

a. 2100

b. 1500

c. 1200

d. 750

Question 16 of 30

Your throttle sticks and you can't release it. You should immediately operate...?

a. Clutch and engine cut-off switch

b. Front brake and engine cut-off switch

c. Clutch and front brake

d. Rear brake and engine cut-off switch

Question 17 of 30

In Missouri, the illegal level of BAC is .08%+. If you are under 21, your license will be suspended or revoked if you have a BAC of...?

a. .05%+

b. .04%+

c. .06%+

d. .02%+

Question 18 of 30

If you are hit by something which cracks or smears your eye protection, you should...?

a. Remove your eye protection and keep going

b. Wipe with your glove and keep going

c. Pull over as soon as possible to rectify matters

d. Stop at the next gas station and rectify matters

Question 19 of 30

The majority of 'wobbles' can be traced to...?

a. Any of these

b. Unsuitable accessories

c. Poor loading

d. Incorrect tire pressures

Question 20 of 30

You should not ride alongside another rider...?

a. Unless you need to talk to them

b. Period

c. Unless you're crossing an intersection

d. Unless you want to pass them

Question 21 of 30

A railroad crossing runs across your direction of travel at 35°. What should you do?

a. Keep straight on

b. Turn to meet it at 45°

c. Turn to meet it at 90°

d. Accelerate hard

Question 22 of 30

You can be certain that your blood alcohol concentration is 0 if...?

a. Any/all of these

b. You leave 2 hours between drinking and riding

c. You don't drink at all

d. You only drink one drink per hour

Question 23 of 30

You should instruct a passenger to...?

a. Lean with you

b. Lean against you

c. Remain upright

d. Lean further over than you

Question 24 of 30

The first sign that your rear tire has gone flat will probably be...?

a. A sudden acceleration

b. The rear of the motorcycle swaying side to side

c. The steering becoming heavy

d. A loud bang

Question 25 of 30

If you have to cross a patch of ice, if possible you should...?

a. Pull in the clutch and coast

b. Smoothly accelerate across

c. Change down to 1st gear

d. Apply light front brake pressure

Question 26 of 30

The pace of a riding group should be set by...?

a. The oldest rider

b. The best rider

c. The leader

d. The tailender

Question 27 of 30

When passing a slow-moving vehicle from a staggered formation, a group should...?

a. Pass one at a time

b. Pass as a whole group in single file

c. Pass as a whole group in staggered formation

d. Pass in pairs

Question 28 of 30

A chain should not slip or break if it is regularly...?

a. Oiled and cleaned

b. Oiled and tightened

c. Cleaned and tightened

d. Oiled and inspected

Question 29 of 30

If you're planning on carrying a passenger, you must have...?

a. All of these things

b. A proper seat

c. Protective equipment for the passenger

d. Passenger footpegs

Question 30 of 30