Take 2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 14

QUESTION 1 / 25

When riding, the best protection for an operator is:

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AA cushion of space between their vehicle and other vehicles.✓BA good leather jacket.✓CSturdy boots.✓DA good understanding of motorcycle laws.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓D100 percent✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.08 percent✓D0.1 percent✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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ATwo seconds.✓BThree seconds.✓CFour seconds.✓DFive seconds.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A linked braking system:

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AConnects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.✓BConnects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.✓CConnects the rear brake to a foot control.✓DConnects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which vest or jacket color would best help you to be seen?

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ARed✓BBlack✓CSilver✓DBlue✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

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APack heavier items in front of the tank bag.✓BPack lighter items near the front.✓CTry to not place items over the rear axle.✓DPlace items behind the rear axle.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

The center portion of a traffic lane is where:

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ADebris and oil drippings from cars often collect.✓BMotorcycle riders should always travel for safety.✓CMost accidents happen.✓DDrivers are least likely to see a motorcyclist.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

It is most important to flash your brake light when:

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APassing another vehicle.✓BYou will be slowing down suddenly.✓CThere is a stop sign ahead.✓DYour signals do not work.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:

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ADiscourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.✓BEncourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.✓CEncourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.✓DEncourages other drivers to pass you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?

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AThe left position in the lane✓BThe center position in the lane✓CThe right position in the lane✓DThere is no single lane position that is best for all situations.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

For passengers, a helmet:

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AIs never required.✓BIs required for those under the age of 18.✓CIs required, but only if the operator has not had their license at least two years.✓DIs always required.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

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AShould always ride in the same part of the lane.✓BShould vary their lane position according to riding conditions.✓CShould always ride in the center of the lane.✓DShould always ride in the left part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A helmet should not:

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AMeet U.S. DOT standards.✓BFit snugly.✓CBe without obvious defects.✓DHave been previously worn in an accident.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When traveling in a group, riders should:

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ASpread out to make the group easier to see.✓BStay close together to make the group easier to see.✓CSeparate occasionally.✓DRide in pairs.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

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ATraffic is light.✓BTraffic is heavy.✓CYou are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.✓DThere is pleasant and clear weather.✓

QUESTION 20 / 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 21 / 25

Which of the following is not a benefit of riding in a close group?

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AIt takes up minimal space on the highway.✓BThe group is easy to see.✓CThe group is unlikely to be split up.✓DThe riders will get to their destination more quickly in a close group than a group that is spread out.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway, the best group formation is:

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APairs.✓BSingle-file.✓CStaggered.✓DPassing.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 24 / 25

A passenger should never:

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AWear a helmet.✓BLean when the operator leans.✓CWear clothing that is tight.✓DRide sidesaddle.✓

QUESTION 25 / 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.✓