Take 2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 24

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

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AEye contact✓BUsing a turn signal✓CFollowing another vehicle✓DNothing✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

When may you not need to increase your following distance?

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AWhen the road is slippery✓BWhen there is a lot of traffic✓CWhen you can see through the vehicle in front of you✓DWhen it is raining✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png

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ASpeed up.✓BSlow down.✓CRide in a single-file formation.✓DThe group will pull off at the next exit.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BExit the road.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DRide in the center of the lane.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

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ARide in the middle of your lane.✓BRide in the left portion of your lane.✓CRide in the right portion of your lane.✓DSwerve from side to side in your lane.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

An integrated braking system:

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AApplies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.✓BApplies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.✓CApplies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.✓DLearns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

The center portion of a lane:

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AIs always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.✓BOften contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.✓COften contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.✓DIs the smoothest part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?

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AThe left✓BThe center✓CThe right✓DIt doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

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ARelease the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.✓BRelease the brake and only engage the front brake.✓CKeep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.✓DRelease the brake and coast to a stop.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:

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AIs not safe for motorcyclists at any time.✓BIs usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.✓CShould always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.✓DAdds to traction for most motorcycle tires.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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ADo one, then the other.✓BDo both at the same time.✓CAlways apply the brakes first, then swerve.✓DTry instead to use only the brakes.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When being followed closely, it is rarely a good idea to:

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ASpeed up.✓BSlow down.✓CEncourage the other driver to pass.✓DStay in your lane.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

During the day, your headlight should:

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ANot be used.✓BBe used on its high beam setting.✓CBe used on its low beam setting.✓DAlternate between high beam and low beam settings.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BAvoid other drivers' blind spots.✓CAvoid surface hazards.✓DPrevent access to an escape route.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

If taking a long trip, you should:

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ATry to minimize the number of rest breaks.✓BUse artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.✓CDress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.✓DSchedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?

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AThe lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.✓BBreaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.✓CInexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.✓DThe group should maintain a staggered riding formation.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

When it is raining, it is usually best to:

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ARide in the center of the lane.✓BPull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DIncrease your speed.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

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AKeep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.✓BKeep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.✓CImmediately release and re-engage the front brake.✓DRelease the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

What does this signal mean?

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ARest stop✓BHigh beams on✓CTurn right✓DHazard✓