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MO Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Missouri DOR Class M Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many questions are on the Missouri DOR motorcycle knowledge test?
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20 questions
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B
25 questions
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C
30 questions
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D
46 questions
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the passing score on the Missouri DOR motorcycle knowledge test?
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70% (18 of 25 correct)
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B
75% (19 of 25 correct)
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C
80% (20 of 25 correct)
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D
85% (22 of 25 correct)
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the cost of a Missouri Class M motorcycle license?
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$$5 for any term
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B
$$10 for a 3-year license, $20 for a 6-year license
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C
$$45 for any term
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D
$$60 for a 3-year license
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Under Missouri law (RSMo 302.020), helmets are mandatory for all motorcycle operators and passengers under what age?
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Under 18
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B
Under 21
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C
Under 26
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D
All ages, with no exceptions
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under the 2020 amendment to Missouri's helmet law, what condition must a rider 26 or older meet to legally ride without a helmet?
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Carry at least $50,000 in qualifying health insurance coverage
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B
Pay an annual $200 helmet-waiver fee
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C
Complete a Basic RiderCourse
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D
Ride only between sunrise and sunset
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a Missouri motorcycle instruction permit?
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14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
15 years and 6 months (15.5)
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D
16 years old
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Completing an approved Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program (MMSP) Basic RiderCourse waives which Missouri tests?
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Only the on-cycle skills test
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B
Only the written knowledge test
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C
Both the written knowledge test and the on-cycle skills test
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D
Only the vision screening
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Missouri requires motorcyclists to wear eye protection unless:
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They are riding under 30 mph
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B
Their motorcycle is equipped with a windshield
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C
They have completed the MMSP Basic RiderCourse
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D
They are riding only on Missouri state highways
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for a motorcyclist 21 or older in Missouri?
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0.04%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is Missouri's zero-tolerance BAC limit for motorcyclists under the age of 21?
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0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.04%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which hand controls the front brake on a typical motorcycle?
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Left hand (lever)
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B
Right hand (lever)
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C
Right foot (pedal)
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D
Left foot (pedal)
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QUESTION 12 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, which control is operated by the right-foot pedal?
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A
Clutch
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B
Front brake
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C
Rear brake
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D
Gear shifter
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QUESTION 13 / 25
On most motorcycles, the throttle is operated by the:
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A
Left-hand grip, turned outward
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B
Right-hand grip, turned toward the rider
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C
Left foot pedal
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D
Right foot pedal
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
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Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lever, Oil, Coolant, Speed
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C
Tank, Cables, Lights, Odometer, Chassis, Speed
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D
Tires, Carburetor, Lights, Oil, Chain, Seat
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When you check your tires during a pre-ride inspection, what should you look for?
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Air pressure, tread depth, and any cuts, cracks, or bulges
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B
Only that the tires are not flat
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C
Only the tread depth
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D
Only that the rims are clean
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which item of riding gear offers the best protection against head injuries?
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A baseball cap and sunglasses
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B
A DOT-compliant full-face helmet
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C
A half-shell beanie helmet without DOT certification
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D
A bandana
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which jacket material is best for motorcycle riding?
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A loose cotton T-shirt
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B
A thin nylon windbreaker
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C
Heavy denim, leather, or abrasion-resistant textile with armor
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D
A wool sweater
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which footwear is recommended for motorcycle riding?
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A
Flip-flops
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B
Sneakers
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C
Sturdy over-the-ankle boots
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D
Open-toed sandals
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Why is bright or reflective gear strongly recommended for motorcyclists?
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It makes the bike go faster
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B
It improves the rider's conspicuity so other drivers see them sooner
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C
It is required by Missouri law for all riders
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D
It improves fuel economy
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the proper basic body position when riding a motorcycle?
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A
Slouched back with legs dangling and arms straight
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B
Sitting upright with head and eyes up, shoulders relaxed, elbows slightly bent, knees against the tank, and feet on the pegs
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C
Leaning forward over the headlight with elbows locked
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D
Standing on the foot pegs at all times
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When braking in a straight line on a motorcycle, you should:
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Use only the front brake
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B
Use only the rear brake
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time
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D
Use only engine braking by downshifting
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When making a turn at speed on a motorcycle, what is the proper sequence?
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Slow, Look, Press, Roll (SLPR)
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B
Press, Lean, Look, Brake
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C
Accelerate, Lean, Brake, Look
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D
Brake hard mid-corner, then straighten up
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QUESTION 23 / 25
To make a motorcycle lean and turn left at normal road speed, you should:
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Press the left handgrip forward (counter-steer)
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B
Press the right handgrip forward
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C
Pull the left grip back hard
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D
Lean only with your body and keep the bars centered
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does the SEE acronym stand for in the Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual?
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Stop, Evade, Escape
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Signal, Enter, Exit
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D
Slow, Examine, Engage
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does SIPDE stand for as a mental driving strategy?
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Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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B
Slow, Inspect, Press, Drive, Exit
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C
Signal, Inspect, Position, Drive, Engage
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D
Stop, Identify, Press, Detect, Evade
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