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2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Always avoid the left portion of a lane.
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B
Always avoid the right portion of a lane.
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C
Always avoid the center portion of a lane.
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D
Use whichever portion of the lane is safest.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
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If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
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B
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
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C
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
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D
Others can't see your load if it is low.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:
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A
Not ride during the day.
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B
Wear bright clothing all the time.
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C
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
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D
Wear dark clothing all the time.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
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A
Well below the legal limit.
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B
Once reaching the legal limit.
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C
Just above the legal limit.
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D
Well above the legal limit.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
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A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the seat as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.png
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A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 8 / 25
After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:
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Always slow down.
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B
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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C
Accelerate drastically.
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D
Not worry about your speed.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
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A
You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
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B
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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C
You may block the driver's view.
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D
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:
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A
Accelerate out of the wobble.
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B
Use the brakes gradually.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
On a motorcycle, a horn:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless.
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B
Usually cannot be heard by others.
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C
Can be used to get someone’s attention quickly.
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D
Should not be used.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following provides the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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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 14 / 25
Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?
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A
Eyeglasses
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B
Sunglasses
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C
A windshield
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D
Goggles
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you are riding when it starts to rain, it is a good idea to:
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A
Ride down the center of the lane.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Pull onto the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
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A
Never be worn.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Be worn only at night.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:
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A
Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
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B
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
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C
Ignore them.
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D
Change lanes and let them pass.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
It is recommended that a motorcyclist:
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A
Shift gears in a turn.
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B
Shift gears before a turn.
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C
Change power suddenly in a turn.
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D
Ride the brake throughout the turn.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
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Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
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A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
After drinking, what lessens the effects of alcohol?
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A
Exercise
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B
Coffee
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C
Time
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D
Food
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QUESTION 24 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
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A
Passing another vehicle.
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B
You will be slowing down suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals do not work.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
The rear brake should be applied first.
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B
The front brake should be applied first.
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C
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
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D
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.
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