Missouri Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2

20 questions written from the Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual (Form 2332), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 20
Basic vehicle control

About how much of your motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?

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  1. About how much of your motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?

    • A At least 70%
    • B About 25%
    • C About 50%
    • D Less than the rear brake
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    A. At least 70%

    The front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power. When you brake, the motorcycle's weight shifts forward, pressing the front tire into the road and giving it more traction. Use both brakes every time you slow or stop.

    Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual (Form 2332), page 13

  2. When choosing a motorcycle helmet, what standard should it be designed to meet?

    • A Any standard, as long as it covers the full face
    • B Bicycle helmet safety standards
    • C Standards set by the motorcycle's manufacturer
    • D U.S. DOT and state standards
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    D. U.S. DOT and state standards

    Choose a helmet designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards; a Snell label adds further assurance of quality. It should also fit snugly all the way around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

    Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual (Form 2332), page 5

  3. You are carrying a child as a passenger. Where should the child sit?

    • A Immediately behind the rider
    • B In front of the rider, where you can watch them
    • C On the rear rack behind the passenger seat
    • D Wherever the child can reach the handlebars
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    A. Immediately behind the rider

    Children should be placed immediately behind the rider. A child sitting in front of the rider cannot balance properly and may interfere with your control of the motorcycle. Like any passenger, the child must be able to reach the passenger footrests.

    Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual (Form 2332), page 36

  4. You do not hold a valid driver license and want a Missouri motorcycle endorsement or license. What extra written test must you take?

    • A No extra test; the motorcycle written test covers everything
    • B A commercial driver license (CDL) general knowledge test
    • C A written test on the three-wheel supplement only
    • D The regular Missouri operator's written test
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    D. The regular Missouri operator's written test

    If you have no valid driver license, Missouri makes you pass the regular operator's written test as well as the motorcycle written test. The operator's test covers the general rules of the road that every motorcyclist shares with car drivers.

    Source: Missouri Motorcycle Operator Manual (Form 2332), page 57