Missouri Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

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

Changing your lane position can communicate your intentions to other vehicle operators, keep you from being in a blind spot, and provide a possible escape route.

Not quite. The answer is Decelerating

When turning, you should avoid decelerating. Maintain your speed or accelerate to steady your motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. Ride in the center or right portion of the lane if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left side. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option.

Not quite. The answer is straighten the motorcycle upright.

When stopping on a curve, you should try to straighten your motorcycle upright. Stopping while leaning can be hazardous.

Not quite. The answer is keep your knees against the gas tank.

To help balance yourself in turns, you should keep your knees against the gas tank.

Not quite. The answer is on long stretches of road.

The staggered formation should be used on long stretches of road.

Not quite. The answer is approximately one-third of a traffic lane.

A motorcycle mini-lane is approximately one-third of a traffic lane. Therefore, there are three lane positions in each traffic lane: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

Not quite. The answer is decelerate.

Before downshifting, you should slow to a speed that is appropriate for the gear you are about to shift into. Traveling too fast when downshifting can cause the motorcycle to lurch.

Not quite. The answer is 6 months.

After your license is reinstated, you must keep an IID installed in each vehicle that you operate for at least six months. (Yes, this probably includes motorcycles. Therefore, if you cannot locate a provider who can install an IID in your motorcycle, you will not be able to operate your motorcycle until the IID maintenance period is over.) The IID measures your Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC) and won't let you start your vehicle if your BrAC exceeds your state's limit.

Source: Ignition Interlock, Chapter 10 – Be in Shape to Drive, Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is flat.

To keep from accidentally using too much throttle, you should start with your right wrist flat.

Not quite. The answer is Center

When another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is a full

Although they are smaller than cars, each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is slow, tight

During slow, tight turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is whenever you plan to turn or change lanes.

You must use your turn signals whenever you plan to turn or change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is Shifting into a higher gear too soon

As your motorcycle increases speed, you should shift up soon enough to avoid over-revving the engine, but not so soon as to cause the engine to lug. Shifting into a higher gear too soon can cause the engine to lug.

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

You can lower your chances of a collision by choosing a suitable lane position, identifying multiple hazards, and wearing bright clothing so that you can be seen more easily.

Not quite. The answer is Center

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option. Riding closer to the center portion of your lane helps to keep other vehicles from sharing the lane.

Not quite. The answer is Rolling on the throttle

Rolling on the throttle slightly as you ease out the clutch helps make your downshifting smoother.

Not quite. The answer is remain upright while leaning the motorcycle.

In slow, tight turns, you should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle.