Take 2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 15

QUESTION 1 / 25

To be effective, a face shield should not:

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ABe free of scratches.✓BAllow clear views to both sides.✓CBe airtight.✓DFasten securely.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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AEither brake then swerve or swerve then brake.✓BBrake and swerve at the same time.✓CChoose to either brake or swerve.✓DNot swerve and only use the front brake to stop.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Hearing protection is:

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ANot needed if you wear a helmet.✓BNeeded in addition to a helmet.✓COnly needed on windy days.✓DNot needed if you are carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What does this signal mean?

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ARest stop✓BHigh beams on✓CTurn right✓DHazard✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Riding in cold weather for long periods of time could result in all of the following, except:

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AFatigue.✓BHypothermia.✓CSevere chills.✓DHot flashes.✓

QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 25

The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

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AHas long, loose laces.✓BHas short heels.✓CHas tall heels.✓DIs always sneakers.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

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AStay in the center of the lane.✓BStay on the outside of the lane.✓CChange your path as needed.✓DUse the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

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ARide in the middle of your lane.✓BRide in the left portion of your lane.✓CRide in the right portion of your lane.✓DSwerve from side to side in your lane.✓

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

Which of the following is not a good safety tip?

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ASlow to a safe speed before turning.✓BWhen turning, lean in the direction you wish to go.✓CAvoid dragging your feet on the roadway.✓DAvoid looking at other vehicles.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

It is important to flash your brake light when:

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AApproaching a police officer.✓BSomeone is following too closely.✓CThere is a stop sign ahead.✓DYour signals are not working.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

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ATraveling faster than they actually are.✓BTraveling more slowly than they actually are.✓CNot moving when they actually are.✓DCloser than they actually are.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DNo portion of the lane should always be avoided.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

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AStraighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.✓BAbruptly apply both brakes while leaning.✓CApply only the rear brake.✓DApply only the front brake.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When braking, you should:

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AFirst apply the front brake, then the rear.✓BFirst apply the rear brake, then the front.✓CUse both brakes at the same time.✓DUse brakes in any order.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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APress the grip in the direction you want to turn.✓BPress the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.✓CNot hold the grip because it can be dangerous.✓DNot lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When you are stopped, you:

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AShould remain in first gear.✓BShould remain in neutral.✓CShould remain in fifth gear.✓DCan remain in any gear.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

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AKeep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.✓BKeep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.✓CImmediately release and re-engage the front brake.✓DRelease the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Motorcycle riders:

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AShould wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.✓BShould only wear hearing protection during long rides.✓CShould not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.✓DDo not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

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ATry to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.✓BRide only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.✓CAvoid the entire center portion of the lane.✓DNot worry about oil or other items in a lane.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

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AMove to the center portion of the lane.✓BMove to the left portion of the lane.✓CMove to the right portion of the lane.✓DNot be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.✓