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To earn your motorcycle license in Missouri, you must pass both a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the Missouri Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand driving laws, road rules and safe riding practices. The Missouri motorcycle test consists of 25 questions. To pass you must correctly answer at least 20 questions (80%).
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Your motorcycle chain should be checked:
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at the start of each season.
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once a week.
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once a month.
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before every ride as part of the T-CLOCS inspection.
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2.
______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
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Rolling on the throttle
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Pulling in the clutch
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Rising slightly off the seat
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Using a higher gear
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3.
When preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by:
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riding in the left lane position
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reducing your speed.
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staying in the center lane position.
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swerving from side to side.
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4.
Each
marked lane gives a motorcyclist _______ possible paths
of travel.
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Three
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Four
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Two
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One
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5.
When you are being passed from behind,
you should:
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avoid riding in the center of the lane.
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swerve as soon as you can.
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avoid moving into the portion of the
lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
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ride on the shoulder of the road.
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6.
Other drivers are most likely to try and share the lane with a motorcycle when:
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traffic is heavy.
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the motorcycle rider is preparing to turn at an intersection.
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they want to pass the motorcycle.
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All of the above.
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7.
You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
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maintaining or increasing your speed.
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leaning back.
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avoiding sudden moves.
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holding in the clutch.
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8.
To reduce your reaction time:
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ride in the center lane position.
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increase your speed.
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cover the clutch and the brakes.
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keep your feet firmly on the foot pegs.
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9.
Ride with
your headlight on:
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at night.
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in construction zones.
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when it
is foggy.
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At all times
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10.
To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:
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shift down through the gears
with the clutch.
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drag the rear brake.
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keep your knees against the gas tank.
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slow down before through turn.
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