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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%).
1. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. What should you do?
Stop inside the crosswalk.
Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian.
Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.
2. Remeber to adjust your side mirrors:
when you are stopped at intersections.
before every ride.
while you are riding.
once a week.
3. To prevent fatigue while riding:
limit the length of your trip.
take frequent rest breaks.
do not drink alcohol.
All of the above.
4. Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
in the left lane position
in construction zones
alongside other vehicles
with other motorcyclists
5. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because:
the car driver cannot make a turn.
your bike may skid.
you could be in a blind spot.
None of the above.
6. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
lean in the same direction.
look straight ahead.
pull in the clutch.
keep your body straight.
7. The best way to stop quickly is by:
applying the front brake only.
applying the front brake and then the rear brake.
applying both brakes at the same time.
applying the rear brake only.
8. When changing lanes on a multi-lane road, always remember to check the lane next to you and:
the rear brake.
the lane behind you.
the lane in front of you.
the far lane.
9. Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?
It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.
It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.
All the other answers are correct.
Motorcycles are hard to see.
10. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT:
leave the road as soon as you can.
move your weight as far forward and down as possible.
apply the brakes.
roll off the throttle.
 
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MO Motorcycle Permit Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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