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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. In a single lane of traffic there are _____ lane positions.
four
one
three
two
2. To decrease your chances of being involved in a collision:
search your path.
All of the other answers are correct.
be prepared to act.
identify and separate hazards.
3. Because operation of a motorcycle is more tiring than the operation of a car, you should:
take frequent breaks.
eat foods high in carbohydrate.
avoid drinking water.
keep riding even if you are tired.
4. The best way to prevent and overcome fatigue while riding is to:
avoid using windshields.
drink coffee at least every two hours.
get used to riding more than eight hours a day.
take frequent rest breaks.
5. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to:
fasten the load securely with elastic cords.
keep the load low.
distribute the load evenly.
All of the above.
6. Always use _____________ to stop.
both brakes at the same time
swerving
the rear brake only
the front brake only
7. In slow tight turns, you should:
lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
lean with the motorcycle.
lean back.
lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.
8. You can prevent and overcome fatigue on motorcycle rides by:
Protecting yourself from the elements.
Limiting the length of your trip.
Taking frequent rest breaks.
All of the above.
9. Which of the following should be checked before each ride?
Clutch and throttle
Tires
Brakes
All of the above.
10. When riding a motorcycle, you use your arms primarily:
to apply the front brake.
to make hand signals.
to steer the motorcycle.
to hold yourself up.
 
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MO DMV Motorcycle Test

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