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

When approaching a curve your priority should be to:

Find the most aggressive line to make the turn.

Make the turn at maximum speed.

Reduce your speed.

Shift down two gears.

2 / 25

If alcohol and drugs are consumed together:

They may counteract each other.

There is no difference.

They may not effect some people.

Their effects can be more pronounced than if taken alone.

3 / 25

Going through a curve, you should look where you want to go by turning:

Only your head.

Only your eyes.

Your head and shoulders.

Your entire upper body.

4 / 25

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

Not be able to start your motorcycle.

Not be able to apply the rear brake.

Apply too much throttle.

Not be able to apply enough throttle.

5 / 25

Which surface provides the best traction?

Wet pavement

Gravel

Brick roads

Dry pavement

6 / 25

Riding with a passenger:

Can impact the handling of a motorcycle.

Is generally safer than riding alone.

Can make turning easier.

Is illegal at night.

7 / 25

You will normally find neutral where on a motorcycle?

After 5th gear.

Between 1st and 2nd gear.

Between 3rd and 4th gear.

Before 1st gear.

8 / 25

In terms of lane positioning, you should divide the land into:

4 parts

5 parts

2 parts

3 parts

9 / 25

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

Brake hard when making contact.

Hit it at a high speed.

Maintain your speed.

Slow down as much as safely possible.

10 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

At least once per month.

Before every ride.

Whenver is convenient.

Once per year.

11 / 25

To stop quickly, the best method is to:

Use both brakes simultaneously.

Downshift.

Use only your rear brakes.

Use only your front brakes.

12 / 25

When riding at night, your following distance should be:

Shorter than it is during the day.

Longer than it is during the day.

Whatever distance feels comfortable.

Should be the same as it is during the day.

13 / 25

When braking, you should use:

Only rear brakes.

Whatever is convenient.

Both front and rear brakes.

Only front brakes.

14 / 25

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

Leaning your body against the turn.

Leaning with the motorcycle.

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

Staying upright and leaning the motorcycle.

15 / 25

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

The motorcyclist

Neither

Both drivers

The car driver

16 / 25

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

The general wear and tread of your tires.

How clean your motorcycle is.

None of these are correct.

Your odometer.

17 / 25

You should maintain a cushion of space around you to:

Provide an escape route.

Have more time to react.

Have room to maneuver.

All of these things.

18 / 25

Proper motorcycle clothing should:

Not be leather in warm weather.

Protect you in the event of a crash.

Only flap slightly when riding.

Never cover your arms or legs.

19 / 25

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

A front wheel skid.

Braking your clutch.

Losing tire pressure.

A rear wheel skid.

20 / 25

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

12 seconds

20 seconds

30 seconds

5 seconds

21 / 25

The best time to adjust your mirrors is:

While riding at low speeds.

Seated on the bike before you start it.

In normal driving conditions.

Standing on your motorcycle before or after you start it.

22 / 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

Less than 10 percent

Over 90 percent

25 percent

23 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should inform the passenger to:

Only get on the motorcycle after you've started the engine.

Get on before starting the engine.

None of these are correct.

Grab onto your collar while riding.

24 / 25

If you get tired while riding, the best thing to do is:

Speed up to get to your destination quickly.

Stop as soon as possible and get some rest.

Take deep breaths to increase your oxygen levels.

Ride slowly to remain safe.

25 / 25

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

1st

Neutral

3rd

2nd

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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]

Additional Missouri Motorcycle License Helpful Links

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