Missouri DOR Motorcycle Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Missouri test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years 182 days
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1. When a Missouri driving privilege is reinstated after a point suspension, what happens to the accumulated points?
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Answer B: They are reduced to four
On reinstatement the Department reduces the driver's total to four points, and further reductions follow after one, two and three point-free years.
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2. A Missouri driver approaches a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing but cannot safely change lanes. What does the law require?
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Answer C: Slow to a safe speed for conditions and pass with due caution
When changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, Missouri requires the driver to proceed with due caution and reduce speed to a safe speed for road conditions.
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3. A truck ahead of you is spreading salt or grit on the road. What should you do?
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Answer B: Drop back so the material does not reach your car
Spreaders throw material backward and sideways, and following close means stone chips and a screen full of spray, so leave extra distance.
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4. What extra fine does Missouri add for speeding or passing in a construction or work zone?
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Answer D: At least $250 first, and at least $300 after that
Missouri courts add a minimum fine of $250 for a first work zone speeding or passing offense and at least $300 for a second or later one, on top of any other fine.
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5. How many points does Missouri assess for speeding under state law compared with speeding under a municipal ordinance?
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Answer C: 3 points under state law and 2 under a municipal ordinance
A Missouri speeding conviction under state law carries three points, while the same offense under a county or municipal ordinance carries two.
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6. Why may the mirrors and the headlight need readjusting when a passenger is carried?
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Answer D: Because the added weight changes the angle at which the motorcycle sits
Weight on the rear of the motorcycle raises the front, which aims the headlight and the mirrors higher than the rider intends.
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7. A Missouri hands-free violation causes property damage of more than $5,000. How is it graded?
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Answer B: A class D misdemeanor
Property damage exceeding $5,000 caused by a hands-free violation is a class D misdemeanor in Missouri.
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8. What does a Missouri driver need to end a first suspension for failing to keep insurance?
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Answer A: A $20 fee and proof of insurance filed for three years
A first Missouri insurance suspension ends with a $20 fee and an SR-22 filing kept on file for three years.
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9. What blood alcohol content makes driving illegal in Missouri for an adult in a car and for a commercial driver?
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Answer A: .08 percent in a car and .04 percent in a commercial vehicle
Missouri sets .08 percent for drivers aged 21 and over, .04 percent for commercial vehicle drivers, and .02 percent for drivers under 21.
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10. How does riding in a formation change your responsibility for your own space cushion?
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Answer C: It does not change it, because each rider still manages their own space and decisions
A formation organizes the group, but every rider remains responsible for their own following distance, escape paths and riding decisions.
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11. Which warning sign keeps its yellow background even when it is used inside a work zone?
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Answer D: The grade crossing advance warning sign
The round grade crossing advance warning sign keeps its black legend on yellow inside temporary traffic control zones because the railroad hazard it describes is not temporary.
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12. What is Missouri's minimum liability coverage for bodily injury per crash?
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Answer C: $50,000
Missouri requires at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury, plus $25,000 per crash for property damage.
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13. What does the traffic law actually say about the right of way?
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Answer B: It says who must yield; no driver is ever entitled to take the right of way
The law describes who must yield. Right of way is something you give; insisting on it when another driver does not yield causes crashes.
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14. How should a face shield be cleaned?
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Answer C: With mild soap and water and a soft cloth, then dried gently
Plastic shields scratch easily and are damaged by solvents, and a scratched shield scatters light badly at night, so use mild soap, water and a soft cloth.
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15. A pedestrian near the curb is staring at a phone and not looking at traffic. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow down and be ready to stop, because the pedestrian may step out without looking
Distracted pedestrians step into the street without checking. Assume they have not seen you and give yourself time and space to stop.
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16. How long does a Missouri buyer have to apply for a title after purchasing a vehicle?
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Answer D: 30 days
Missouri gives a buyer 30 days to apply for a title, and a later application brings a penalty fee.
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17. What does a windshield on a motorcycle genuinely provide?
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Answer B: Relief from wind pressure, rain and cold, which reduces fatigue
A windshield cuts wind blast, weather and fatigue, but air and debris still come around it, so the rider still needs eye protection and full gear.
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18. What is the default speed limit in any Missouri city, town or village when no sign is posted?
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Answer B: 25 mph
Missouri sets 25 mph as the speed limit in any city, town or village unless a sign posts a different limit.
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19. In Missouri, when do you not have to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?
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Answer A: When you are traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes of traffic
Missouri exempts drivers traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes, on a highway divided by a median with separate roadways, or when the bus is in a school loading zone where students do not cross.
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20. Which restrictions apply to the Missouri motorcycle instruction permit issued at 15 years and 182 days?
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Answer A: Daylight riding only, within 50 miles of home, no larger than 250 cc and no passengers
The early motorcycle permit limits the holder to daylight riding within a 50-mile radius of home, on a motorcycle no larger than 250 cc, and with no passengers.
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21. Which point total revokes a Missouri driving privilege for one year?
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Answer B: 12 or more points in 12 months
Missouri revokes the driving privilege for one year at 12 or more points in 12 months, 18 or more in 24 months, or 24 or more in 36 months.
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22. The queue for an exit ramp has backed up into the right lane of the highway. What should you do if you want that exit?
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Answer B: Join the back of the queue in the lane instead of cutting in later
Passing a queue and forcing in at the front stops the whole line, and using the shoulder puts you where broken-down vehicles are expected to be.
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23. How does Missouri grade a hands-free violation that causes the death of another person?
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Answer B: A class D felony
Missouri makes an electronic communication device violation that causes death a class D felony.
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24. Which road feature is most likely to be slippery, particularly when wet?
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Answer D: Painted lane markings, manhole covers and steel plates
Paint and metal surfaces laid on top of the road offer far less grip than the pavement around them and become noticeably slick in the rain.
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25. What administrative action follows a first Missouri arrest for driving with a BAC of .08 percent or more?
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Answer B: A 90-day suspension, with a restricted privilege possible
A first alcohol offense brings a 90-day suspension in Missouri, and the driver may qualify for a 90-day or 60-day restricted driving privilege.