Take 2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 14

QUESTION 1 / 24

When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

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ATurn just your head.✓BTurn your head and shoulders.✓CTurn just your shoulders.✓DTurn your entire body.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

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AA driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.✓BA parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.✓CYou want people to look at your motorcycle.✓DYou are passing someone who is in the street.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the leader.✓CClose to the back of the group.✓DAt the tail end of the group.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

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AAlways pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.✓BVary your lane position as conditions warrant.✓COnly ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.✓DRide in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

When being passed from behind, you should:

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ATry to move onto the shoulder.✓BUse the left portion of your lane.✓CUse the center portion of your lane.✓DUse the right portion of your lane.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

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AOther drivers may not see you.✓BYou will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.✓COther drivers may try to share your lane.✓DYou may run off the road.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

When riding in a group, you should:

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ANever use a staggered formation.✓BPlace inexperienced riders at the back of the group.✓CNot use your mirrors.✓DNot tailgate other riders within the group.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

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ACan apply the front brake harder.✓BShould lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.✓CCan apply the rear brake harder.✓DLose traction.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

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AGradually increase pressure to the front brake.✓BUse more rear brake pressure.✓CNot worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.✓DTry to lock the front tire.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

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AThe leader✓BThe riders just behind the leader✓CThe rider in back✓DThe oldest rider✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

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ASpeed up before contact.✓BSlow down before contact.✓CLean the motorcycle.✓DStay seated on the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

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APairs.✓BSingle-file.✓CStaggered.✓DPassing.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

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ACan help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.✓BIs discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.✓CShould only be done if the jacket is a light color.✓DIs not important.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

When applying the front brake, you should:

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AApply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.✓BGrab at the brake with only two fingers.✓CPress down on the brake lever with your foot.✓DStomp on the brake lever.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

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A20 percent✓B40 percent✓C60 percent✓D80 percent✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?

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AStaggered✓BSingle-file✓CPaired up✓DRiding three across a lane✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick the dog away.✓BRide alongside the dog.✓CStop until the dog loses interest.✓DApproach the dog slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

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AUsing only the front brake✓BUsing both brakes✓CUsing the center lane✓DMaintaining or increasing your speed✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

A helmet should not:

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AMeet U.S. DOT standards.✓BFit snugly.✓CBe without obvious defects.✓DHave been previously worn in an accident.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:

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AHelp the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.✓BHelp the other driver by moving to the shoulder.✓CRide in the center portion of your lane.✓DRide in the left portion of your lane✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:

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APairs.✓BA staggered formation.✓CA single-file line.✓DA pyramid formation.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓