2025 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Minnesota when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Minnesota please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/minnesota/motorcycle.
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17. When changing lanes, riders should:
Explanation
A motorcycle has blind spots just like any other vehicle. A rider must always turn their head to check for traffic before changing lanes.
18. When riding with a passenger, you should:
Explanation
A motorcycle passenger needs to understand how to ensure a safe ride ride for both themselves and the operator. An operator should never assume the passenger already knows what to do. Give a passenger complete instructions before every ride.
19. To stop quickly, you should:
Explanation
If you need to stop quickly, you should apply both brakes at the same time.
20. Reflective clothing should:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes occur in broad daylight. Increasing your visibility by wearing bright colors and reflective materials is a good idea at all times.
21. If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:
Explanation
If you are unable avoid an obstacle and must instead ride over it, slow down and approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Keep your motorcycle straight up and down, if possible. Just before contact, roll off the throttle slightly to lighten the front end of the motorcycle.
22. A windshield:
Explanation
A windshield is not an adequate substitute for the protection offered by goggles or a face shield. Most windshields will not protect your eyes from the wind.
23. To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:
Explanation
The extra weight of a passenger means that your motorcycle will need more time than usual to speed up, slow down, and turn. To accommodate the added weight, you should reduce your speed; start slowing earlier than normal; increase your following distance; and seek out larger gaps when crossing, entering, or merging with traffic.
24. To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a crash, you should always ensure that you are visible to others. Communicate your intentions through proper use of your signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain a space cushion around your motorcycle and consistently scan the road ahead of, behind, and next to your vehicle. Always be ready to avoid an unexpected hazard.
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