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2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You should completely check your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Once a year.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When selecting footwear, you should choose:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shoes with long heels.
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B
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
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C
Shoes that cover your ankles.
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D
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Taking a turn too fast:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
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B
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
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C
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
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D
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Roll on the throttle.
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B
Hold the handle grips loosely.
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C
Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
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D
Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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B
Not look ahead while riding.
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C
Wear dark clothes.
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D
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
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B
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
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C
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
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D
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Riding gloves should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot.
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B
Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.
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C
Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.
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D
Be worn only on cooler days.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A pre-ride inspection usually takes:
Choose one answer below.
A
A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
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B
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
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C
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
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D
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Penalties for riding while impaired may include:
Choose one answer below.
A
License suspension.
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B
Fines.
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C
Community service.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?
Choose one answer below.
A
Heavy shoes
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B
Full-length pants
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C
Shorts
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D
Full-fingered gloves
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
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B
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
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C
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
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D
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Riding alongside a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is encouraged.
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B
Can place you in a blind spot.
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C
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as the operator leans.
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B
Hold onto their seat.
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C
Sit as far back on the bike as possible.
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D
Never hold onto the operator.
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QUESTION 14 / 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 15 / 25
Intersections are usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe since there is so much traffic there.
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B
A dangerous spot for riders.
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C
Difficult to figure out.
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D
Safer than the open road.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need to use a turn signal.
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B
Should still use a turn signal.
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C
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
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D
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
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B
Ride with the headlight turned on.
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C
Wave at other drivers.
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D
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A motorcycle headlight:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must be used at all times.
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B
Must be used only between sunset and sunrise.
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C
Does not need to be white.
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D
Must be used only in poor weather.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Denim
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C
Polyester
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D
Wool
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible to other drivers.
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B
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
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C
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.
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B
The brakes cause some friction with the steering.
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C
Each brake can hold the motorcycle.
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D
Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which of the following does not need to be checked regularly?
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes
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B
The fasteners
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C
The tires
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D
The paint
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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