2024 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 4
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Missouri when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Missouri please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/missouri/motorcycle.
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19. When stopping:
Explanation
You should use both brakes every time you slow down or stop. Always apply the brakes simultaneously.
20. If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
Explanation
If your rear wheel locks while braking, do not release the brake. Instead, keep it locked until you come to a full stop.
21. The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Explanation
Oily drippings from cars collect in a strip in the center of a traffic lane. Unless the road is wet, this area will generally still provide enough traction for motorcyclists to ride safely. Because the strip is usually no more than two feet wide, it is often possible to ride to one side of the strip and still be in the center portion of the lane.
22. When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Explanation
Because you need adequate traction to swerve safely, you should not brake and swerve at the same time. Instead, if you approach a hazard that requires you to brake and swerve, you should perform one action and then the other.
23. When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Explanation
An increased following distance is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a longer following distance.
24. What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?
Explanation
There is no lane position that is always best and no lane position that should always be avoided. Select a lane position that is appropriate for your current riding conditions, allowing you to maintain an adequate space cushion and be visible to others.
25. When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
Explanation
