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2026 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be made of a soft material.
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B
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
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C
Cover the ankle and provide support.
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D
Have tall heels.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When passing another vehicle:
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A
You may ride on the shoulder.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone.
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C
You must start and complete the pass within a passing zone.
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D
You should sound your horn to get the other driver to slow down.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
An adequate cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows you time to react if another driver makes a mistake.
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B
Keeps you in a single area of the lane, limiting your movement.
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C
Allows you to rely on others to identify hazards.
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D
Requires you go faster to stay with traffic.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Allow them to pass.
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C
Prevent them from passing.
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D
Move to one side of your lane to allow them to share the lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When changing lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no need to do a head check if you use your mirrors.
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B
Mirrors provide a full view of the road around your motorcycle.
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C
You should turn your head and look over your shoulder.
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D
You can assume drivers will properly respond to your turn signal.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding, goggles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face.
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B
Protect your face, but not your eyes.
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C
Are not as effective at protecting your eyes as eyeglasses.
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D
Are not effective in providing any protection.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Rider more slowly than usual.
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C
Start slowing later than usual.
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D
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?
Choose one answer below.
A
THC
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B
TMJ
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C
MRT
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D
AAP
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Common drugs, such as cold tablets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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B
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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C
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
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D
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.
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QUESTION 11 / 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 12 / 25
Reflective clothing should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be worn only at night.
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B
Be worn only during the day.
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C
Not be worn.
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D
Be worn day and night.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Inspected closely.
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B
Replaced.
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C
Sold to another rider.
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D
Outfitted with a new chinstrap.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
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B
Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
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C
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
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D
Are too small to have blind spots.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Wool
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C
Polyester
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D
Silk
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
Choose one answer below.
A
No matter the weather conditions.
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B
Only on cool days.
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C
Only on warm days.
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D
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Where is the throttle usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 18 / 25
To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:
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A
Meets Department of Transportation guidelines.
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B
Looks sturdy.
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C
Is inexpensive.
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D
Is in your favorite color.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Choose one answer below.
A
Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
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B
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
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C
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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D
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Riding at night:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is discouraged.
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B
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
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C
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
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D
Should only be done in the city.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If hazards are on your left, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the right portion of the lane.
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C
In any portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:
Choose one answer below.
A
Insects.
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B
Headlight glare.
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C
Noise.
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D
Sunshine.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
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C
Not get involved.
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D
Take their keys.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may be riding in its blind spot.
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B
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
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C
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
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D
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.
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