Missouri Motorcycle Practice Test 9

1.Why can the very center strip of a lane sometimes be a poor place to ride?

It is illegal to ride thereIt is always the most slippery part in dry weatherCars cannot see you thereOil, debris, and manhole covers tend to collect there

2.About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?

About 25 percentAbout 50 percentAt least 70 percentNone; only the rear brake stops the bike

3.Why do the rules for group riding stress keeping time distance between riders at intersections?

So the group can split apart on purposeSo riders are not forced into hard brakingTo leave gaps for cars to move in between ridersBecause state law sets a minimum gap for groups

4.After you ride over an object in the road, what should you do?

Keep riding at normal speedImmediately brake hardSpeed up to smooth out the ridePull off and check the tires and rims for damage

5.How often does the manual suggest stopping to rest on a long ride to reduce fatigue?

Once every eight hoursAt least every two hoursOnly when the fuel runs lowNever; stopping wastes time

6.As you approach an intersection where a driver is preparing to cross your path, what should you do?

Maintain speed and hold your lane positionSlow down, improve your visibility, and cover the clutch and brakesSpeed up to clear before they moveMove onto the shoulder

7.On a typical motorcycle, where is neutral located in the gear pattern?

Above all the numbered gearsBelow first gear onlyBetween first and second gearBetween fourth and fifth gear

8.Where does the Driver Guide say a U-turn must never be made?

On any residential streetAt an intersection run by a traffic signalIn any parking lotOn any road that has a center line

9.How should a group enter an interstate or freeway?

In a tight staggered pack from the rampTwo abreast to stay togetherSingle file, forming up only after all have mergedBy stopping on the ramp to regroup

10.You come upon a series of signs in fluorescent orange. What are they telling you?

Crews are working on or alongside the roadA public recreation area is aheadThe route number is about to changeYou are leaving the state