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MN Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Minnesota DVS Motorcycle Knowledge Test (Class M) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many questions are on the Minnesota DVS motorcycle knowledge test?
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A
20 questions
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B
25 questions
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C
40 questions
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D
50 questions
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the passing score for the Minnesota motorcycle knowledge test?
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70% (28 of 40)
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B
80% (32 of 40)
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C
85% (34 of 40)
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D
90% (36 of 40)
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How long is a Minnesota motorcycle instruction permit valid?
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A
Six months
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B
One year
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C
Two years
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D
Five years
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the fee for a Minnesota motorcycle instruction permit?
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$$15
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B
$$21
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C
$$29
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D
$$45
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under Minnesota Statute 169.974, who is required to wear a DOT-approved helmet while riding a motorcycle?
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Every rider and passenger of any age
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B
Riders under 18 and any motorcycle instruction permit holder
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C
Only riders under 21
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D
Only riders on the freeway
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Under Minnesota Statute 169.974, who must wear eye protection while operating a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders under 18
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B
Only motorcycle permit holders
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C
Every motorcycle operator, regardless of age or license
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D
Only riders without a windshield
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which of the following is a Minnesota restriction on motorcycle instruction permit holders?
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May ride only on weekends
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B
May not carry passengers
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C
Must ride only in groups of three or more
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D
May not ride above 35 mph
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When is a Minnesota motorcycle instruction permit holder prohibited from riding?
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During morning rush hour
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B
From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
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C
On any state highway
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D
When the temperature is below 50 degrees
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Where may a Minnesota motorcycle instruction permit holder NOT ride?
Choose one answer below.
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City streets
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B
County roads
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C
Interstate highways
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D
Parking lots
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which Minnesota agency administers the motorcycle knowledge test and issues the Class M endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Minnesota State Patrol
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B
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
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C
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)
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D
Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) only
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Completing the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) Basic Rider Course allows an adult applicant to:
Choose one answer below.
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Skip the knowledge test entirely
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B
Skip the DVS skills test and use the BRC completion certificate instead
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C
Skip both tests automatically
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D
Earn a Class A commercial endorsement
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Applicants under age 18 in Minnesota must do which of the following to receive a Class M endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass only the DVS knowledge test
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B
Complete the MMSC Basic Rider Course with full attendance and the skills test
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C
Have a parent ride with them for 6 months
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D
Wait until age 21
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does T-CLOCS stand for in the standard motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Cables, Lights, Oil, Clutch, Stand
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B
Tires/wheels, Controls, Lights/electrics, Oil/fluids, Chassis, Stands
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C
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Coolant, Saddlebags
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D
Tires, Chain, Lever, Oil, Choke, Speedometer
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which hand operates the front brake on a standard motorcycle?
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Left hand, with the lever
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B
Right hand, with the lever
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C
Right foot, with the pedal
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D
Left foot, with the pedal
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which foot operates the rear brake on a standard motorcycle?
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Left foot
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B
Right foot
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C
Either foot
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D
Neither — both brakes are hand operated
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which hand controls the clutch on a standard motorcycle?
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A
Right hand lever
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B
Left hand lever
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C
Right thumb button
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D
Left foot pedal
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which control changes gears on a typical motorcycle?
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A left-foot gear lever
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B
A right-foot gear lever
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C
A twist grip on the left
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D
A button on the right switchgear
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which hand controls the throttle?
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A
Left, by twisting away from you
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B
Right, by twisting toward you (rolling back)
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C
Left, by squeezing a lever
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D
Right, by pressing a thumb button
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance on a motorcycle in good conditions?
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A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Five seconds
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Approximately what percentage of stopping power comes from the front brake in a hard stop?
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About 25%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70% or more
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D
It does not matter which brake you use
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The Minnesota Motorcycle Manual recommends applying the brakes in an emergency stop by:
Choose one answer below.
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Grabbing the front lever as hard as possible
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B
Using only the rear brake to avoid a front-tire skid
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C
Squeezing the front and pressing the rear brake together, progressively
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D
Pulling in the clutch first, then coasting to a stop
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should you do if the front wheel locks up during hard braking?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep squeezing harder to force it to stop
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B
Release the front brake immediately and reapply it more smoothly
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C
Drop the bike intentionally
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D
Pull in the clutch and downshift
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What should you do if the rear wheel locks up while braking?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake immediately to recover steering
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B
Keep the rear brake locked until the bike stops
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C
Apply more front brake to compensate
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D
Steer sharply toward the curb
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Counter-steering is used at speeds above about 10-12 mph to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow the motorcycle with engine braking
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B
Initiate a lean and turn the motorcycle
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C
Straighten the motorcycle after a stop
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D
Disengage the clutch smoothly
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To make a left turn at highway speed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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Press the right handgrip forward
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B
Press the left handgrip forward
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C
Pull the left grip toward you
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D
Push your body to the right of the bike
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