Missouri Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Teste prático 4

1. Pergunta 1 de 25

   What is lane splitting?

   • ARiding on the shoulder
   • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
   • CChanging lanes quickly
   • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
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   Resposta: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

   Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

2. Pergunta 2 de 25

   In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

   • ARight beside the leader
   • BTwo seconds directly behind
   • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
   • DHalf a second, in the left part
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   Resposta: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane

   The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.

3. Pergunta 3 de 25

   How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

   • AZigzag to keep traction
   • BBrake hard on the grating
   • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
   • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
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   Resposta: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

   The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

4. Pergunta 4 de 25

   What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?

   • AA helmet that is securely fastened
   • BLeather gloves
   • CA heavy jacket
   • DTall boots
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   Resposta: A. A helmet that is securely fastened

   The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.

5. Pergunta 5 de 25

   Under implied consent laws, what do you agree to by riding on public roads?

   • ATo take a skills test every year
   • BTo ride only in daylight
   • CTo be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks
   • DTo carry a passenger when asked
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   Resposta: C. To be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer asks

   Refusing a test can lead to losing your license.

6. Pergunta 6 de 25

   When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BNever; two seconds is always enough
   • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
   • DOnly on sunny days
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   Resposta: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

   Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

7. Pergunta 7 de 25

   A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

   • AStop and wait for it to leave
   • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
   • CSwerve toward it
   • DKick at the dog
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   Resposta: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

   Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

8. Pergunta 8 de 25

   When you follow a car, where should you ride?

   • ARight beside the rear bumper
   • BWhere the driver can see you in the rearview mirror
   • CIn the driver's blind spot
   • DClose to the road edge
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   Resposta: B. Where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror

   Riding in the center of the lane usually puts you in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror.

9. Pergunta 9 de 25

   What do you do in the Execute step of SEE?

   • ADecide not to ride
   • BAct: communicate, change speed or change position
   • CCount seconds
   • DOnly check your mirrors
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   Resposta: B. Act: communicate, change speed or change position

   Execute means carrying out your decision, such as slowing, moving within your lane or using your horn.

10. Pergunta 10 de 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
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    Resposta: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

11. Pergunta 11 de 25

    Which part of the lane must a motorcycle always avoid?

    • AThe right third
    • BThe left third
    • CNone; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best
    • DThe center third
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    Resposta: C. None; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best

    No part of the lane needs to be avoided. Pick a position based on visibility, hazards and space around you.

12. Pergunta 12 de 25

    Which brake gives most of your stopping power?

    • ABoth give exactly the same
    • BThe engine
    • CThe rear brake
    • DThe front brake
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    Resposta: D. The front brake

    The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

13. Pergunta 13 de 25

    What should you do before changing lanes?

    • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
    • BOnly sound your horn
    • COnly check your mirrors
    • DSpeed up first
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    Resposta: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

    Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

14. Pergunta 14 de 25

    In traffic, you can't avoid a small animal without swerving into danger. What should you do?

    • AStay in your lane
    • BBrake so hard you fall
    • CRide onto the sidewalk
    • DSwerve into oncoming traffic
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    Resposta: A. Stay in your lane

    Hitting something small is less dangerous than hitting a car or truck.

15. Pergunta 15 de 25

    How can you tell a helmet meets the US federal safety standard?

    • AIt weighs more than 5 pounds
    • BIt has a visor
    • CIt has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218
    • DIt is painted a bright color
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    Resposta: C. It has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218

    Helmets that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 carry the DOT symbol from the maker.

16. Pergunta 16 de 25

    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
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    Resposta: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

17. Pergunta 17 de 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
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    Resposta: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

18. Pergunta 18 de 25

    Where is the front brake lever?

    • AIn front of the left handgrip
    • BAt your left foot
    • CIn front of the right handgrip
    • DAt your right foot
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    Resposta: C. In front of the right handgrip

    The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

19. Pergunta 19 de 25

    About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?

    • AAbout ten hours
    • BAbout twelve hours
    • CAbout six hours
    • DAs many as possible
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    Resposta: C. About six hours

    Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.

20. Pergunta 20 de 25

    When should your headlight be on?

    • AOnly at night
    • BAt all times, day and night
    • COnly in the rain
    • DOnly in tunnels
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    Resposta: B. At all times, day and night

    A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.

21. Pergunta 21 de 25

    What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • ANo gloves, for better grip
    • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
    • CThin cotton gloves
    • DFingerless gloves
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    Resposta: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

    Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

22. Pergunta 22 de 25

    In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?

    • AIt only slows down
    • BTo the left
    • CIt goes straight
    • DTo the right
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    Resposta: D. To the right

    This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.

23. Pergunta 23 de 25

    Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?

    • AThey can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
    • BThey make you sleepy right away
    • CThey are only legal at night
    • DThey improve your balance
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    Resposta: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off

    Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.

24. Pergunta 24 de 25

    How should you load saddlebags?

    • AWith the heaviest items on the left
    • BFull on one side and empty on the other
    • CWith all the weight on one side
    • DWith about the same weight on each side
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    Resposta: D. With about the same weight on each side

    Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

25. Pergunta 25 de 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

    • AIt hides you from other drivers
    • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
    • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
    • DIt lets you brake in the curve
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    Resposta: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

    Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

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