Take 2026 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 24

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

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ADry pavement✓BGravel✓CSnow✓DLeaves✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Gloves can:

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AMake it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.✓BHelp other drivers identify you.✓CProvide an improved grip on the handlebars.✓DOffer no protection.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BUse your horn and make obscene gestures.✓CSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

If in a no passing zone:

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AA motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.✓BA motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.✓CA motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.✓DA motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

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ARiding with your headlight off.✓BWearing bright clothing.✓CFollowing other vehicles closely.✓DNot using turn signals.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

For a motorcycle to be street-legal, it must have all of the following, except:

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ATwo mirrors.✓BA horn.✓CA windshield wiper.✓DFront brakes.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

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ABefore every ride.✓BOnce a week.✓COnce a month.✓DOnce a season.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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AA gravel road✓BA patch of leaves✓CAn ice patch✓DDry concrete✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

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ACan be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.✓BAre less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.✓CAre usually minimal.✓DOften balance out.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

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ALeather✓BDenim✓CWool✓DPolyester✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

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ALeather.✓BWool.✓CPolyester.✓DSilk.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

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AAllows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.✓BAllows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.✓CMakes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.✓DAllows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?

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ASturdy boots✓BTennis shoes✓CShoes with loose laces✓DSandals✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:

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AGet as close as possible to the vehicle.✓BMaintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.✓CNot use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.✓DLook for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?

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AA jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely✓BBoots or shoes that cover your ankles✓CGloves made of leather✓DA baseball cap to cover your hair✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

For the best protection, jackets and pants:

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AShould cover your arms and legs completely.✓BShould be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.✓CShould only partially cover your arms and legs.✓DShould be made of wool.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

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AA few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.✓BA few minutes and should be done before every ride.✓COver an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.✓DOver an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

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AWithin minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.✓BThe alcohol never gets removed from the body.✓CIt takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.✓DOnce it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

Riding at night is usually:

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AEasier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.✓BMore difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.✓CNot allowed on highways.✓DLess distracting than riding during the day.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

When riding a motorcycle:

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AIt is a good idea to drag your feet.✓BYour toes should be pointed downward.✓CYou should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.✓DYou should try to keep your feet away from the controls.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:

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ADo not need to use a turn signal.✓BShould still use a turn signal.✓COnly need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.✓DOnly need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

A simple way to make a motorcycle more visible to other drivers is to:

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AUse the headlight.✓BWear dark clothing.✓CWave at others.✓DNot use turn signals.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

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ANo matter the weather conditions.✓BOnly on cool days.✓COnly on warm days.✓DOnly if the ride will be longer than half an hour.✓