Missouri Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting.

Load each saddlebag with about the same weight. An uneven load can cause the motorcycle to drift.

Not quite. The answer is 4

If you accumulate a total of four points in 12 months, the Department of Revenue will send you a point accumulation advisory letter.

Source: Racking Up Points: The Consequences, Chapter 11 – The Point System and How It Affects You, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is to maintain an adequate space cushion.

The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between yourself and the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

To carry a load, you should distribute the load evenly to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should distribute the weight evenly between both bags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than usual.

When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will be heavier and will respond slower than usual. Therefore, you should ride a little slower, especially when taking bumps, corners, or curves.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is fasten cargo to the sissy bar.

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity, which can upset the motorcycle's balance. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

Not quite. The answer is Your motorcycle will take longer to stop.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. This will cause it to respond more slowly to changes such as speeding up, turning, or stopping.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person.

You may carry a passenger if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. This means that it must have a passenger seat and designated footrests.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

To carry a load, you should distribute the load evenly to help keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is After the engine is started

A passenger should get on a motorcycle after the motorcyclist has started and mounted it.

Not quite. The answer is suspension.

If you are carrying a lot of cargo that adds much more weight to the motorcycle, you may need to adjust its suspension.

Not quite. The answer is At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic. (Note: At the time of this writing, Missouri doesn't have any HOV lanes.)

Not quite. The answer is elastic cords.

The best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle is with elastic cords. Even strong rope can loosen, or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. (Mounting loads behind the rear axle can cause a wobble.) Secure loads low, or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you must protect yourself in case of an accident or collision.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When using saddlebags, you should distribute the load evenly between the saddlebags to help keep your motorcycle balanced.