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2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 24
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When passing a row of parked cars to your right when there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay toward the right side of your lane.
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B
Stay toward the left side of your lane.
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C
Look to your left frequently.
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D
Use your rearview mirrors more frequently than usual.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
The primary source of information about your motorcycle should come from:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle's former owner.
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B
The owner’s manual.
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C
A library book about motorcycles.
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D
A motorcycle enthusiast.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
On short trips.
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B
On long trips.
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C
After at least an hour of riding.
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D
After more than 8 hours of riding.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
When stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
The rear brake should be applied first.
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B
The front brake should be applied first.
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C
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
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D
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
Engine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is illegal.
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B
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
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C
Is slowing down by downshifting.
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D
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
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B
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
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C
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
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D
Others can't see your load if it is low.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
The gear shift lever is located:
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:
Choose one answer below.
A
It affects how you steer.
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B
The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.
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C
The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.
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D
You won’t be able to use the brake.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not worry about them.
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B
Change lanes and let them pass.
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C
Speed up.
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D
Get off the roadway.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Help you avoid traffic signals.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 21 / 24
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intersections
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B
Highways
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C
Parking lots
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D
Residential areas
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QUESTION 22 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 23 / 24
A thorough check of your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
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B
Should not be done before a ride.
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C
Should be done only after a ride.
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D
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
It is important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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