Take 2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 11

QUESTION 1 / 25

The front brake can provide how much of a motorcycle's braking power?

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A10 percent✓B25 percent✓C50 percent✓D75 percent✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

On a motorcycle, a horn:

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AIs useless.✓BUsually cannot be heard by others.✓CCan be used to get someone’s attention quickly.✓DShould not be used.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

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APass in pairs.✓BPass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.✓CPass one at a time.✓DAvoid passing.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

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AYou may not find a parking spot.✓BA driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.✓COthers may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.✓DThe road may be uneven.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding behind a car, you should:

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ARide in a position that will allow the other driver to see you in their rearview mirror.✓BAssume the driver sees you.✓CRide in the far left portion of the lane.✓DRide in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:

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ARoad conditions.✓BTraffic conditions.✓CEscape routes.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A face shield should:

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AAllow a clear view to both sides.✓BPrevent air from passing through it.✓CBe tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.✓DShould not fasten too tightly.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

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AStay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.✓BAlways ride in the far left portion of the lane.✓CNot be concerned about your placement.✓DAlways ride in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

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ARelax on the handle grips.✓BShift your weight toward the good tire.✓CBrake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.✓DUse both brakes and stop quickly.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

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ASpeed up or slow down.✓BWave at the other driver.✓CStay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.✓DLet the other driver worry about it.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:

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ALean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.✓BMaintain your speed to improve traction.✓CNot worry about the road conditions.✓DKeep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Passengers should:

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ALean with the operator.✓BNever come into contact with the operator.✓CSit as far back on their seat as possible.✓DHold onto their seat.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

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ATightening the chain✓BLoosening the chain✓CUsing the throttle more✓DApplying the rear brake✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should:

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AOnly take a few minutes.✓BTake more than an hour.✓CBe complicated to perform.✓DNot be done before every ride.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

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AKeep it locked until you come to a complete stop.✓BRelease the rear brake and only use the front brake.✓CRelease the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.✓DRelease the rear brake and down shift.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

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AMotorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.✓BMotorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.✓CMirrors are never accurate.✓DMirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?

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APyramid✓BStaggered✓CSingle-file✓DCompressed✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

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ARide in the center of the lane.✓BPull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DIncrease your speed.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following is not a good way for a rider to increase their visibility?

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AWearing proper clothing✓BUsing their headlight at all times✓CUsing their turn signals✓DWaving at other drivers✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:

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AYou may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.✓BYou may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.✓CYou may block the driver's view.✓DIt prevents other drivers from passing both of you.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:

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ARiding in the left portion of a lane.✓BRiding in the center portion of a lane.✓CGiving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.✓DRiding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

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AIf a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.✓BIf a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.✓CIt may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.✓DOthers can't see your load if it is low.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A face shield:

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AProvides protection for the eyes and face.✓BIs not recommended.✓CIs required.✓DDoes not protect the face as well as goggles.✓