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2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
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A
The left portion
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B
The center portion
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C
The right portion
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D
The shoulder
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-3.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Slow down.
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C
Ride in a single-file formation.
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D
The group will pull off at the next exit.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
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A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
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A
Incorrect tire pressure
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B
Improper loading
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C
Unsuitable accessories
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D
Uneven road
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride single-file.
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B
Ride in a staggered formation.
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C
Ride in pairs.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When crossing railroad tracks that are parallel to the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle.
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B
Avoid crossing the tracks for any reason.
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C
Try to cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.
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D
Slowly inch across the tracks.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When it is raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you must swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn your handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To swerve correctly, you should:
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A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
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C
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
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D
Feel free to talk whenever they want.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If your front tire locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
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B
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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C
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
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D
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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A
Just behind the leader.
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B
In front of the group.
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C
At the tail end of the group.
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D
Beside the leader.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.
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B
Release the brake and only engage the front brake.
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C
Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.
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D
Release the brake and coast to a stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a year
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D
Before every ride
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in a staggered formation.
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B
Ride in a single-file formation.
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C
Ride in a side-by-side formation.
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D
Use both lanes if possible.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
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B
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
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C
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
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D
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
At high speeds.
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B
After riding for a long time.
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C
Far from home.
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D
On short trips.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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C
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
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D
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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