Missouri (MO) Motorcycle Test Prep

Scan your path of travel:

12 seconds ahead

Every year, approximatley ________ motorcyclists are killed.

2100

At night, use a ____________ following distance, or more.

3 second

Approximately __________ of all riders killed had been drinking.

40 - 45%. Only about 1/3 were over the legal limit.

Approach uneven surfaces as close to a ______ as possible.

90 degree angle

When parking along the roadside, park at a _________ angle to the curb with your ______ wheel touching the curb.

90 degree; rear

Injuries occur in ____ of motorcycles crashes but just ____ of automobile crashes.

90%, 33%

Studies show that most crash-involved drivers:

Underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.

The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use both brakes at the same time

Passengers should sit as far ______ as possible without crowding the driver.

forward

The ___________ the turn, the more a motorcyle must lean.

sharper

During the day, a motorcycle with its head light on is _______ as likely to be seen.

twice

If you are approached/chased by a dog you should:

Approach the animal slowly then accelerate away

The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:

At an intersection

Avoid riding on:

Big build ups of oil or grease

If a tire goes flat while riding, it is usually best to:

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road

Most crashes occur in:

Broad daylight

Usually a good way to handle tail-gaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass

Jacket and pants should:

Cover arms and legs completely

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Cover the clutch & brake

Making eye contact with other drivers:

Doesn't mean that the other driver will yield to you

Over 1/2 of all motorcycle/car accidents are caused by:

Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way

It is best to change gears before:

Entering a turn

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield:

Helps protect your whole face

If either tire goes flat while riding:

Hold handlegrips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course

If your rear tire goes flat, the motorcycle may:

Jerk or sway from side to side

When it starts to rain, is it safer to ride in the center of the lane or the tire tracks of preceeding vehicles?

Ride in the tire tracts of other vehicles rather than the center lane

Position yourself in the portion of the lane:

Where you are most likely to be seen

When carrying passengers, extra equipment should include:

A proper seat, footrests, and protective equipment

Should passengers get on before or after you start the motorcycle?

After

Use both brakes:

Every time you slow or stop

If your front tire goes flat, it may:

Feel heavy

When turning, press left, lean left...

Go left

When encountering a wobble:

Grip the handlgrips firmly, close the throttle gradually, move your weight forward and as low as possible, then pull off the road

Most wobbles are caused by:

Improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure

More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have ridden less than six months

The front brake:

Is more powerful and privides up to 75% of stopping power

When riding in a group, the inexperienced riders should position themselves:

Just behind the leader

If approaching a blind intersection:

Move to the portion of the lane that will bring you into the the other driver's field of vision the earliest

When carrying cargo, load should be placed:

Over or in front of the rear axle. Loads should be low and forward.

To swerve corrrectly:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn

Lane sharing is usually:

Prohibited

Unless the road is wet the center of the lane:

Provides adequate traction

Cross grooves and gratings by:

Riding straight across them

What does S E E stand for?

Search, evaluate, execute

If you have to ride over an uneven surface or obstacle:

Slow down, straighten the motorcycle, rise slightly off the rear seat, and roll the throttle slightly before impact

4 steps for better turning control:

Slow, look, press, roll

Do you squeeze or grab the brake lever?

Squeeze

When passing parked cars:

Stay toward the left of your lane

What are the 3 major factors in determining blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

The amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and body weight

Normally, the minimum distance you would want to follow behind another vehicle is:

The distance traveled in 2 seconds

A "wobble" occurs when:

The front wheel and handle bars shake from side to side

Roll on the throttle:

Through the turn

A skid can occur if you apply:

Too much brake.

True or False: Passengers should lean as you do.

True

True or False: Saddle bags should be evenly loaded and have about the same weight.

True

When crossing tracks running parallel to your lane:

Try to cross at angle of at least 45 degrees

When going through a turn, you should:

Turn just your head & eyes and look where you are going

Slippery surfaces for motorcycles include:

Wet surfaces (particularly just after it starts to rain),gravel roads, mud, snow, ice , lane markings

Keep you distance behind other vehicles so:

You have time to react & space to maneuver

It is MOST important to flash your brake lights when:

You will be slowing suddenly

Never drive directly ________ another rider.

alongside

If you must stop quickly while turning, __________ if possible.

straighten the bike upright and then brake