Have been previously worn in an accident.

Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.

Is a good substitute for a face shield.

Is required on all motorcycles.

Missouri Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:

Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
You cannot stop.
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.

Q.2

A helmet should not:

Meet U.S. DOT standards.
Fit snugly.
Be without obvious defects.
Have been previously worn in an accident.

Q.3

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

Q.4

When riding, goggles:

Protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face.
Protect your face, but not your eyes.
Are not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses.
Are not effective in providing any protection.

Q.5

When approaching an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
Never assume other drivers see you.
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
Speed up to make others notice you.

Q.6

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

Can apply the front brake harder.
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
Can apply the rear brake harder.
Lose traction.

Q.7

Riding at night:

Is discouraged.
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
Should only be done in the city.

Q.8

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

Downshift.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Gradually apply your brakes.

Q.9

When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

Q.10

If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
Accelerate.
Pull over to the side of the road.
Slow down.

Q.11

When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?

A jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely
Boots or shoes that cover your ankles
Gloves made of leather
A baseball cap to cover your hair

Q.12

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact
Using a turn signal
Following another vehicle
Nothing

Q.13

To be effective, eye or face shield protection must be all of the following, except:

Able to fasten securely.
Too tight to allow sunglasses or eyeglasses to be worn.
Free of scratches.
Able to allow clear views to both sides.

Q.14

Who should set the pace in a group of riders?

The leader
The riders just behind the leader
The rider in back
The oldest rider

Q.15

Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
Mirrors are never accurate.
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

Q.16

Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?

Wet pavement
A driveway
Dry pavement
A parking lot

Q.17

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.
Quickly brake.
Close the throttle to slow down.
Accelerate quickly.

Q.18

A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.
Is not recommended.
Is required.
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Q.19

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.

Q.20

When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

Q.21

A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
Ride with the headlight turned on.
Wave at other drivers.
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.

Q.22

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your skills will not be affected.
Side effects may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

Q.23

A windshield:

Is a good substitute for a face shield.
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
Is required on all motorcycles.
Should be used on windy days.

Q.24

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

Half as likely
Twice as likely
Three times as likely
Just as likely

Q.25

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Increase your speed.
Exit the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Ride in the center of the lane.