2025 Missouri Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/missouri/motorcycle.
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19. Where should a load be placed?
Explanation
Loads should kept low, either fastened securely or in saddlebags. Piling loads against a sissy bar or frame on the back of a seat is dangerous because it can raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and change the balance of the motorcycle. Loads should be equally distributed on both sides of the motorcycle.
20. Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?
Explanation
Each traffic lane provides three paths of travel for motorcyclists: the left, center, and right portions of the lane.
21. When being passed from behind, you should:
Explanation
When being passed from behind, it is generally safest to ride in the center portion of your lane. Riding on the side of the lane nearest the passing driver increases the danger of colliding with them, and riding on the side farthest from the driver may tempt them to return to your lane too soon.
22. Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
Explanation
Most riders involved in crashes under-brake the front tire and over-brake the rear.
23. When riding, you should:
Explanation
When turning, look through the turn to where you want to go by turning only your head. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance while turning. Your arms should be slightly bent any time you are holding the handgrips.
24. A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Explanation
Most wobbles are caused by improper loading of the motorcycle, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure.
25. When exiting a highway while riding in a group, which riding formation should be used?
Explanation
While a staggered formation is usually best for group riding, a group should switch into a single-file formation when taking curves, turning, or entering or exiting a highway.
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