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2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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B
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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C
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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D
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see.
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B
Avoid placing you in other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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D
Provide you with an escape route.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
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B
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
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C
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
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D
You are passing someone who is in the street.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn just your head.
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B
Turn your head and shoulders.
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C
Turn just your shoulders.
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D
Turn your entire body.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right side could be slippery.
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B
It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
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C
People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.
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D
It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Other drivers may not see you.
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B
You will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.
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C
Other drivers may try to share your lane.
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D
You may run off the road.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your usual following distance.
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B
Increase your usual following distance.
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C
Travel on the shoulder.
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D
Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Under normal conditions, it is recommended that you maintain a following distance of at least:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet is DOT-compliant.
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B
The helmet looks nice.
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C
The helmet fits snugly.
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D
The helmet does not have any defects.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A child passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be placed in front of the operator.
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B
Should be placed behind the operator.
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C
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
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D
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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B
Shift your weight 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 15 / 25
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding at night you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switching into a neutral gear.
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B
You will be slowing suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Increase your following distance.
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C
Decrease your following distance.
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D
Use your high beam light, if possible.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following is not a way to prevent a friend from driving while intoxicated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange a safe ride home for them.
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B
Get them involved in activities to slow their drinking and keep them busy while they sober up.
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C
Make them wait 15 minutes after their last drink before driving.
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D
Get other friends involved in stopping your friend from driving.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When making normal stops, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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D
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 25 / 25
On a slippery surface, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid making sudden moves.
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C
Use only the front brake when slowing or stopping.
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D
Use both brakes when slowing or stopping.
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