E
.
Learndmv
DMV PRACTICE
Toggle navigation
Find your state
Exam types
Practice tests
Sign in
Create account
↗
← Leave quiz
2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 12
Practice mode
Question
1
of 25
QUESTION 1 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly.
✓
B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
✓
C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
✓
D
Tailgate other vehicles.
✓
QUESTION 2 / 25
To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Able to fasten securely.
✓
B
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
✓
C
Free of scratches.
✓
D
Able to allow clear views to both sides.
✓
QUESTION 3 / 25
On a motorcycle, a horn:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless.
✓
B
Usually cannot be heard by others.
✓
C
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
✓
D
Should not be used.
✓
QUESTION 4 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
✓
B
Follow other vehicles closely.
✓
C
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
✓
D
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.
✓
QUESTION 5 / 25
A motorcyclist is well-protected if they are wearing:
Choose one answer below.
A
A jacket that allows the arms to be exposed.
✓
B
Boots with tall heels.
✓
C
Leather gloves.
✓
D
Shoes that stop below their ankle.
✓
QUESTION 6 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
✓
B
Service
✓
C
Regulatory
✓
D
Speed limit
✓
QUESTION 7 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
✓
B
Usually
✓
C
Frequently
✓
D
Seldom
✓
QUESTION 8 / 25
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluids.
✓
B
Headlight and taillight.
✓
C
Turn signals.
✓
D
Reflectors.
✓
QUESTION 9 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never be worn.
✓
B
Be worn only during the day.
✓
C
Be worn only at night.
✓
D
Be worn day and night.
✓
QUESTION 10 / 25
A shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can protect a rider's face in a crash.
✓
B
Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt.
✓
C
Does not offer as much protection as goggles.
✓
D
Should not be used with a helmet.
✓
QUESTION 11 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always use both brakes.
✓
B
Only use the front brake.
✓
C
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
✓
D
Only use the rear brake.
✓
QUESTION 12 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
✓
B
Quickly brake.
✓
C
Close the throttle to slow down.
✓
D
Accelerate quickly.
✓
QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue riding normally.
✓
B
Pull over and check the tires.
✓
C
Pull over to check the chain.
✓
D
Pull over to check the windshield.
✓
QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
✓
B
Use your low beam headlight.
✓
C
Not use your headlight.
✓
D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
✓
QUESTION 15 / 25
Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride during the day.
✓
B
Wear bright clothing all the time.
✓
C
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
✓
D
Wear dark clothing all the time.
✓
QUESTION 16 / 25
You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
✓
B
Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
✓
C
Search for hazards in your path.
✓
D
Hope the other drivers see you.
✓
QUESTION 17 / 25
Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Protecting yourself from the elements
✓
B
Taking artificial stimulants
✓
C
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
✓
D
Taking frequent breaks
✓
QUESTION 18 / 25
The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
✓
B
Three
✓
C
Four
✓
D
Five
✓
QUESTION 19 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
✓
B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
✓
C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
✓
D
Drag your feet on the ground.
✓
QUESTION 20 / 25
When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass in pairs.
✓
B
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
✓
C
Pass one at a time.
✓
D
Avoid passing.
✓
QUESTION 21 / 25
To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
✓
B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
✓
C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
✓
D
Ride in a weaving pattern.
✓
QUESTION 22 / 25
One way to tell if your rear tire has gone flat while riding is if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is a hissing noise coming from the rear of the bike.
✓
B
The back end is jerking from side to side.
✓
C
You are unable to accelerate.
✓
D
The rear brake does not work.
✓
QUESTION 23 / 25
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02 percent
✓
B
0.04 percent
✓
C
0.08 percent
✓
D
0.1 percent
✓
QUESTION 24 / 25
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
✓
B
On the right handgrip
✓
C
By the left foot peg
✓
D
By the right foot peg
✓
QUESTION 25 / 25
In a normal turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
✓
B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
✓
C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
✓
D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
✓
← Previous
0 of 25 answered
Next question →
Finish & see results →