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2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
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B
Never assume other drivers see you.
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C
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
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D
Speed up to make others notice you.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
Choose one answer below.
A
To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
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B
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
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C
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
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D
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
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B
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
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C
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
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D
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other road users' blind spots.
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B
Provide a good view of the shoulder.
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C
Provide a poor view of road hazards.
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D
Invite others to share your lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cannot tip over.
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B
Can tip over if making a turn too fast.
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C
Is designed to take corners at any speed.
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D
Should not be used for loading items.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
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A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
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B
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
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C
Mirrors are never accurate.
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D
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A windshield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
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C
Is required on all motorcycles.
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D
Should be used on windy days.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
The gear shift lever is located:
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A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Passengers should:
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A
Lean with the operator.
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B
Never come into contact with the operator.
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C
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
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D
Hold onto their seat.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
In a normal turn:
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A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.
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B
Speed up before downshifting safely.
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C
Swerve to the left.
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D
Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
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A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
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A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If the front wheel locks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.
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B
Release the front brake and not use the front brake.
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C
Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.
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D
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:
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A
Taking the turn too fast.
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B
Lanes that are too narrow.
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C
Not knowing how to steer.
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D
Lanes that are too wide.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
An experienced rider:
Choose one answer below.
A
Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
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B
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
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C
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
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D
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always use both brakes.
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B
Only use the front brake.
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C
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To prevent fatigue on a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to ride as far as you can without stopping so you get to your destination quickly.
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B
Take an artificial stimulant.
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C
Dress warmly, since wind and cold can cause fatigue.
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D
Not set daily riding limits.
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