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2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use your turn signals when changing lanes.
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B
Follow other vehicles closely.
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C
Watch about five feet ahead of your motorcycle while riding.
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D
Always be ready to use crash-avoidance techniques.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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 3 / 25
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
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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 4 / 25
When riding in a vehicle's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay where you are to avoid surprising the driver.
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B
Wave at the other driver to get their attention.
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C
Slow down until you are out of the blind spot.
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D
Pull over to the shoulder.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
The rear brake should be applied first.
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B
The front brake should be applied first.
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C
Both brakes should be applied at the same time.
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D
Only one brake, front or rear, should be used.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When is it important for a rider to use their mirrors?
Choose one answer below.
A
When slowing down or stopping suddenly
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B
When stopped at an intersection
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C
When changing lanes
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
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B
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
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C
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
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D
Happen at night.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do one, then the other.
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B
Do both at the same time.
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C
Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
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D
Try instead to use only the brakes.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A driver making eye contact with you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Means that they see you.
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B
Will never happen.
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C
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
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D
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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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 12 / 25
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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B
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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C
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
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D
Release the rear brake and down shift.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is the best way to know that they see you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.
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D
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
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B
Check the controls and shift pattern.
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C
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
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D
Assume you know where all the controls are located.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
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A
You may not find a parking spot.
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B
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
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C
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
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D
The road may be uneven.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
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A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
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B
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
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C
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
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D
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
Approaching a police officer.
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B
Someone is following too closely.
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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
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:
Choose one answer below.
A
If it is certified by the DOT.
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B
If it fits snugly.
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C
If it is free of defects.
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D
If it has cracks.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
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A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25
The best lane position is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The one that lets you travel the fastest.
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B
The one that allows you to draft off of other vehicles.
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C
The one that allows you be seen by other motorists.
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D
The one that places you in other vehicles’ blind spots.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The best way to stop quickly is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the front brake only.
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B
Use the rear brake first.
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C
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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D
Use both brakes simultaneously.
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