Missouri
Motorcycle Test

Passing the Missouri motorcycle license test you’ll need to have a sufficient knowledge base and the confidence to work your way through the test’s 25 questions. To pass, you’ll need to answer 20 of the questions correctly. This site’s Missouri motorcycle practice tests are designed to help you successfully prepare for the actual test, with questions similar in design to what you’ll experience on exam day. The actual test is based around the Missouri Department of Revenue’s Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you don’t have a copy, follow the link to download one for yourself. Along with this site and other Missouri motorcycle practice tests, the manual is an absolutely critical component of test preparation, as it contains everything you need to know to pass the knowledge portion of the test, and also has plenty of valuable information for the skills test. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 25

Why do motorcycles need more attention than cars?

Motorcycles are poorly constructed.

Motorcycles have more parts than cars.

All of these reasons.

Minor issues can prove fatal on motorcycles.

2 / 25

If alcohol and drugs are consumed together:

There is no difference.

They may not effect some people.

They may counteract each other.

Their effects can be more pronounced than if taken alone.

3 / 25

If you are riding in traffic and a small fox runs into your lane, you should:

Do anything to avoid the animal.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

Stay in your lane.

Move to the next lane immediately.

4 / 25

How long can the effects of marijuana last?

One hour.

More than six hours.

Not for any significant amount of time.

Ten days.

5 / 25

Before going for a ride you should check all of the following except:

Tire tread.

Tire pressure.

Mirror position.

Damage to the paint.

6 / 25

How can you encourage cars to avoid trying to share your lane?

Ride in the middle of the lane.

Make hand gestures.

Ride as closely to them as possible.

Swerve toward them.

7 / 25

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.

So you can signal to oncoming traffic.

The left side of the lane is the safest part of the lane.

All of these reasons.

8 / 25

In a motorcycle and car crash, the blame usually falls on:

The car driver

Both drivers

Neither

The motorcyclist

9 / 25

Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

None of these are correct.

Your odometer.

The general wear and tread of your tires.

How clean your motorcycle is.

10 / 25

You should check to make sure that your brake light:

Operates with both levers independently.

At least works with the rear pedal.

Works with at least one lever.

At least works with both levers at once.

11 / 25

Motorcycles:

Can only be ridden safely during the day.

Can only be ridden in the state where they are registered.

Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.

Have no blind spots.

12 / 25

If your rear tire locks up how can you regain control of your motorcycle?

Shifting up one gear.

Release the rear brake.

Depressing the rear brake harder.

Quickly accelerating.

13 / 25

Where will you usually find the fuel supply valve on a motorcycle?

Near the brake.

Below the gas tank.

Under the seat.

Next to the ignition.

14 / 25

Brightly-colored helmets:

Are for fashion only.

Are distracting to other drivers.

Do not offer the same protection as other helmets.

Make riders more visible.

15 / 25

How much of a motorcycle's braking power does the front brake provide?

Half.

One quarter.

None.

Roughly three quarters.

16 / 25

Proper motorcycle clothing should:

Not be leather in warm weather.

Only flap slightly when riding.

Never cover your arms or legs.

Protect you in the event of a crash.

17 / 25

When should you reduce your following distance?

In light traffic.

When following another motorcycle.

When traffic is heavy.

When on dry pavement.

18 / 25

As you ride you should monitor your path of travel up to where you will be in how many seconds?

30 seconds

12 seconds

20 seconds

5 seconds

19 / 25

A good way of 'bonding' with your motorcycle is to:

Spend more time on the motorcycle when not riding it.

Use your arms to steer rather than support.

Share it with other riders.

Change positions often.

20 / 25

The best time to adjust your mirrors is:

While riding at low speeds.

Standing on your motorcycle before or after you start it.

Seated on the bike before you start it.

In normal driving conditions.

21 / 25

If you're stuck in a traffic jam on a freeway the best gear to be in is?

Neutral

3rd

1st

2nd

22 / 25

If you fail to keep your right wrist flat when you start, you may:

Not be able to apply enough throttle.

Not be able to start your motorcycle.

Apply too much throttle.

Not be able to apply the rear brake.

23 / 25

A critical head injury is __________ times more likely when a motorcycle rider is not wearing a helmet during a crash.

zero

two

twenty

five

24 / 25

When approaching an intersection:

Flash your lights.

Never assume other drivers see you.

Prepare to move through as quickly as possible.

Use hand signals to alert the driver behind you.

25 / 25

If you can't avoid an obstacle and must ride over it, you should:

Hit it at a high speed.

Maintain your speed.

Slow down as much as safely possible.

Brake hard when making contact.

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Motorcycle License

How To Get A Missouri Motorcycle License

Missouri is the show me state and it will show you plenty if you decide to tour it on a motorcycle. Of course, to do so, you’ll need a valid motorcycle license. To earn a class M motorcycle license (or a class M endorsement on a standard class F license) in Missouri you’ll need to go through all of the necessary steps including the Missouri motorcycle permit test, which begins with being at least 15 and a half years old. If you’re under 16, you can only ride motorcycles that are 250ccs or lower, ride within 50 miles of home and complete a Missouri motorcycle training course. For aspiring motorcyclists between the age of 16 and 18, these drivers will need to pass Missouri’s graduated driver’s license requirements. After driving a set number of supervised hours they can receive an intermediate license, and then once 18, they can receive a full license. Drivers receiving a motorcycle endorsement will still have some restrictions until they reach age 21.

The Missouri Motorcyclist safety program offers courses at more than 30 locations around the state. This is an alternate route to earning your license, though it still includes a combination of classroom and road instruction, as well as knowledge and skills test. To learn more about their available programs for earning a Missouri motorcycle license waiver you can visit their website.

If you will be moving to Missouri and have a valid motorcycle license from another state (or one that has lapsed within the past 184 days) the Department of Revenue (DOV) will allow you to transfer your motorcycle license to Missouri if you complete the following steps:

Provide legal identification and proof of residence
Pass vision and road sign tests
Surrender your out of state license
Pay license fees

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Missouri Motorcycle License Test Tips

After taking and passing a state-certified safety course, applicants have to clear several other hurdles before getting their license. These include the Class F and Class M written test, vision test, and road sign tests. To pass the knowledge tests it’s important to get familiar with the types of questions you’ll see. The format of questions on our Missouri motorcycle test practice modules should help you prepare. The road sign tests, of course, will test your skills at identifying road signs (this site has a huge database of road sign questions for you to review). Questions on the basic knowledge test will gauge your general knowledge of how to operate a motorcycle safely, identify and use appropriate safety gear, and have a knowledge of safety statistics.

The Missouri on-cycle skills tests are conducted by the Missouri Highway Patrol. To set up an appointment you can contact them by phone at (573) 526-6221 or visit their website for more information. If you need to find your nearest location, you can do so here. During the skills exam you’ll be expected to demonstrate your ability to handle a motorcycle and operate it safely. This can include how to remain visible, wear proper clothing, using your headlight, maintaining proper cushion and lane positioning, identifying hazards, using your signals and controlling your speed.

Additional Information

Information on the Missouri Department of Revenue

The Department of Revenue is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dor.mo.gov/drivers/license.php#Endorsements
Phone: 573.526.2407
Email: [email protected]

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