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2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Orange
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B
Black
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C
Brown
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D
Deep blue
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If drinking alcohol, you should:
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Decide if you are still fit to ride based on how you feel after you finish drinking.
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B
Set a limit beforehand so you can still safely ride.
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C
Not ride.
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D
Not be concerned about your riding abilities if you feel fine.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding, you should:
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Always scan the road ahead and anticipate potential risks.
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B
Focus on the controls, including the speedometer, rather than the road.
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C
Not be concerned with hazards, because hazards are minimal on the roadway.
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D
Always look ahead, but try not to look for hazards.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
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B
Looks sturdy.
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C
Is inexpensive.
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D
Is in your favorite color.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles that:
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A
Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.
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B
Allow their feet to breathe.
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C
Have tall heels.
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D
Are made of soft, flimsy material.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To help other drivers see you, you should wear:
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes.
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B
Brightly-colored clothes.
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C
Lights.
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D
A black jacket.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Insects.
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B
Headlight glare.
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C
Noise.
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D
Sunshine.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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B
Not look ahead while riding.
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C
Wear dark clothes.
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D
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorists looking for a place to park.
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B
Cars leaving their parking spaces.
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C
Oncoming traffic.
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D
Noise.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Use only the rear brake.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Allow them to pass.
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C
Prevent them from passing.
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D
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Your primary source for information about your motorcycle should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
The owner’s manual.
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B
A book about motorcycles.
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C
A former owner.
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D
Someone knowledgeable about motorcycles.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:
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A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Your skills will not be affected.
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C
Side effects may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
A landing strip
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B
An oily or greasy strip
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C
Lane markings
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D
Ice
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QUESTION 18 / 25
To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:
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A
Fits snugly.
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B
Is well-worn and broken in.
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C
Is pretty loose.
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D
Does not have a chinstrap.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
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C
Not get involved.
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D
Take their keys.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:
Choose one answer below.
A
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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B
Federal Trade Commission.
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C
Federal Transportation Network.
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D
National Association of Helmets.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
During the day, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not ride with your headlight on.
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B
Ride with your headlight on, but only if it is cloudy.
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C
Always ride with your headlight on.
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D
Use your headlight if you think it helps.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
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 / 25
A face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides protection for the eyes and face.
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B
Is not recommended.
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C
Is required.
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D
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
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B
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
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C
Wear shorts in warm weather.
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D
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The best lane position is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The one that lets you travel the fastest.
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B
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
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C
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
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D
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.
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