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2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 24
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left position in the lane
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B
The center position in the lane
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C
The right position in the lane
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D
There is no single lane position that is best for all situations.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Red
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B
Black
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C
Silver
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D
Blue
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QUESTION 3 / 24
How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake.
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B
Continue using the rear brake.
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C
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
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D
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switching into a neutral gear.
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B
You will be slowing suddenly.
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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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QUESTION 5 / 24
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Accelerate before turning.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
On a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid making sudden moves.
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C
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
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D
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
First apply the front brake, then the rear.
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B
First apply the rear brake, then the front.
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C
Use both brakes at the same time.
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D
Use brakes in any order.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 9 / 24
If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
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B
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
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C
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
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B
Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
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C
Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
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D
Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are easy to get used to right away.
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B
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
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C
Provide a narrow view of the road.
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D
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
When riding at night you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a staggered formation.
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B
Ride in a single-file formation.
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C
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
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D
Use both lanes if possible.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Which of the following is not a good safety tip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow to a safe speed before turning.
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B
When turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.
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C
Avoid dragging your feet on the roadway.
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D
Avoid looking at other vehicles.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
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C
Move onto the shoulder.
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D
Activate your turn signal.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When traveling in a group, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Spread out to make the group easier to see.
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B
Stay close together to make the group easier to see.
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C
Separate occasionally.
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D
Ride in pairs.
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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
To be effective, an eye or face shield must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fasten securely.
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B
Prevent air from passing through.
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C
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
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D
Restrict your vision to the sides.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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