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

In slow tight turns you should counterbalance, which means...?

Staying upright and leaning the motorcycle.

Leaning your body into the turn while the motorcycle is upright.

Leaning your body against the turn.

Leaning with the motorcycle.

2 / 25

Your lane position should allow you to:

Position yourself to make a turn.

Signal to those around you.

Do all of these things.

Maximize your visibility.

3 / 25

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

One quarter.

None.

Roughly three quarters.

Half.

4 / 25

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, avoid the far side of the right lane because:

You might run off the road.

To make sure vehicles can pass on your right.

The right side tends to have less traction.

You want to stay close to oncoming traffic.

5 / 25

When approaching a curve your priority should be to:

Make the turn at maximum speed.

Find the most aggressive line to make the turn.

Shift down two gears.

Reduce your speed.

6 / 25

When should you reduce your following distance?

When traffic is heavy.

In light traffic.

When following another motorcycle.

When on dry pavement.

7 / 25

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

Not be able to apply the rear brake.

Not be able to start your motorcycle.

Apply too much throttle.

Not be able to apply enough throttle.

8 / 25

What is the minimum amount of times you check your brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level?

Once per year.

Once per month.

Once per week.

Once per day.

9 / 25

When utilizing the front brake, you should:

Squeeze firmly and progressively.

Also use the rear brake.

Squeeze as hard as possible.

Use limited pressure.

10 / 25

If braking in a curve:

None of these are correct.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

Never brake in a curve.

You will have improved traction throughout the turn.

11 / 25

You should check to make sure that your brake light:

At least works with both levers at once.

Works with at least one lever.

Operates with both levers independently.

At least works with the rear pedal.

12 / 25

Motorcycles:

Have no blind spots.

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

Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.

Can only be ridden safely during the day.

13 / 25

If you have to brake during a curve, the first thing you should do is:

Get the motorcycle upright.

Use only the rear brake.

Lean into the turn.

Use only the front brake.

14 / 25

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

Change positions often.

Use your arms to steer rather than support.

Spend more time on the motorcycle when not riding it.

Share it with other riders.

15 / 25

To stop quickly, the best method is to:

Downshift.

Use only your rear brakes.

Use only your front brakes.

Use both brakes simultaneously.

16 / 25

Taking corners too fast:

Isn't an issue since motorcycles are easy to maneuver.

Can cause the rider to swerve out of their lane.

Is the safest way to make a turn.

Helps riders stay in their lane.

17 / 25

How should the throttle respond when you release it?

It should snap back to idle.

It should slowly return to idle.

It should remain in place.

It makes no difference.

18 / 25

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

Stay in your lane.

Do anything to avoid the animal.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

Move to the next lane immediately.

19 / 25

If you are going too fast when you downshift, you run the risk of:

Losing tire pressure.

Braking your clutch.

A rear wheel skid.

A front wheel skid.

20 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Whenver is convenient.

Once per year.

Before every ride.

At least once per month.

21 / 25

If wet road conditions create a longer stopping distance, you should:

None of these are correct.

Prepare to brake aggressively.

Get off the road.

Increase your following distance.

22 / 25

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

Near the brake.

Next to the ignition.

Under the seat.

Below the gas tank.

23 / 25

Expand the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you when:

If the person in front of you is driving slowly.

Road conditions create greater stopping distances.

When you feel drowsy.

When you want to drive faster than usual.

24 / 25

Brightly-colored helmets:

Make riders more visible.

Are distracting to other drivers.

Are for fashion only.

Do not offer the same protection as other helmets.

25 / 25

In car and motorcycle collisions, what percent are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

Over 50 percent

Over 90 percent

Less than 10 percent

25 percent

Your score is

The average score is 60%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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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