Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

In this completely free practice test for the Minnesota Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Minnesota Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 02

You are stuck in a tailback on the freeway and it doesn't look like you're going anywhere for a while. What gear should you be in?

a. 5th

b. Neutral

c. 2nd

d. 1st

Question 1 of 30

Engine braking can be useful. It is controlled by...?

a. The rear brake

b. The gearshift pedal

c. The throttle

d. The clutch

Question 2 of 30

When might you particularly need to use your brakes before downshifting to avoid a wheel skid?

a. When slowing rapidly

b. When shifting into 1st gear

c. In all of these scenarios

d. When riding downhill

Question 3 of 30

You should always use both brakes for any stopping maneuver, because...?

a. Brakes only work properly as a pair

b. It's the only way to operate your brake light

c. It minimizes the risk of skidding

d. That will ingrain good habits

Question 4 of 30

In a normal speed turn, your body should lean...?

a. At a more upright angle than your motorcycle

b. At a steeper angle than your motorcycle

c. At the same angle as your motorcycle

d. At an opposite angle to your motorcycle

Question 5 of 30

To allow yourself to use the proper muscles for precision steering, you should adjust the handlebars so that your hands are...?

a. Level with your shoulders

b. Level with your elbows

c. Level with your eyeline

d. Level with your hips

Question 6 of 30

Your priority in choosing a lane position should be to...?

a. Maintain a space cushion to your right

b. Maintain a space cushion all round you

c. Maintain a space cushion to your left

d. Maintain a space cushion to your rear

Question 7 of 30

Which of these best describes the way you should hold the handgrips as you ride?

a. Lightly

b. Firmly

c. Fingertip pressure

d. White knuckle grip

Question 8 of 30

You have reached a blind intersection and stopped at the stop line. You then move forward and are hit by a car which has run the opposite light on orange. Who has responsibility?

a. The car driver

b. Just you

c. Neither of you

d. Both of you

Question 9 of 30

You will give the driver ahead of you the best chance of seeing you if you ride in view of...?

a. Their rearview mirror

b. Any of these

c. Their right sideview mirror

d. Their left sideview mirror

Question 10 of 30

You should keep your feet level when riding so that...?

a. All of these things

b. They don't snag on obstacles

c. You can easily reach the foot controls

d. They can't get caught between the foot pegs and the road

Question 11 of 30

Your brake light should come on when...?

a. You apply both brakes together

b. You apply the rear brake on its own

c. You apply the front brake on its own

d. You do any of these

Question 12 of 30

Your minimum requirement for turn signals is that...?

a. All four are working

b. Both left-hand side ones are working

c. Both back ones are working

d. Both front ones are working

Question 13 of 30

As you go through a braking maneuver, you should apply pressure in what way on your brakes?

a. Increasing front, lessening rear

b. Lessening both

c. Increasing both

d. Lessening front, increasing rear

Question 14 of 30

The best procedure for keeping your motorcycle in top condition is to follow the recommendations of...?

a. The owner's manual

b. Friends who are riders

c. Internet discussion groups

d. Your local mechanic

Question 15 of 30

The best time to adjust your mirrors is...?

a. Standing by your motorcycle, before you set off

b. When you're going over 30 mph

c. At the first red light you come to

d. Sitting on your motorcycle, before you set off

Question 16 of 30

If you have to brake in a curve, you should remember that the greater the lean angle...?

a. The harder you should apply the brake

b. The shorter the stopping distance will be

c. The less traction you have

d. The more traction you have

Question 17 of 30

You should position yourself on your seat so that your arms are supporting how much of your weight?

a. 50%

b. As little as possible

c. 20%

d. 75%

Question 18 of 30

As you ride through a turn, you should be looking at...?

a. The center line

b. Your exit

c. The curb

d. The apex

Question 19 of 30

A properly adjusted mirror may still show...?

a. The edge of your shoulder

b. Part of your helmet

c. Part of your knee

d. Part of your gas tank

Question 20 of 30

It's important as you approach a curve that you...?

a. Up shift

b. Reduce speed

c. Maintain speed

d. Accelerate

Question 21 of 30

You should check your engine oil level...?

a. Monthly

b. Weekly

c. Before every ride

d. Fortnightly

Question 22 of 30

You should choose a lane position which...?

a. Communicates your intentions

b. Avoids surface hazards

c. All of these

d. Sets you up for turns

Question 23 of 30

Which of these is an important factor in crash avoidance?

a. Using your brake light

b. Making proper signals

c. Choosing the right lane position

d. All of them

Question 24 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, where will you find neutral?

a. Between 3rd and 4th gear

b. Before 1st gear

c. After 5th gear

d. Between 1st and 2nd gear

Question 25 of 30

In wet weather, your following distance should be at least...?

a. 2 seconds

b. 1.5 seconds

c. 3 seconds

d. 2.5 seconds

Question 26 of 30

With either the front or rear brake applied separately, you should not be able to push your motorcycle forward or back...?

a. More than 6 inches

b. At all

c. More than 18 inches

d. More than a foot

Question 27 of 30

You should be particularly aware of the danger of big buildups of oil and grease on the pavement around...?

a. Tollbooths

b. Construction zones

c. Business districts

d. Roundabouts

Question 28 of 30

When is it permissible to exceed the speed limit when making a pass?

a. If you can't make the pass stick without doing so

b. Never

c. If you need to make the pass to get to a turn

d. If the vehicle you're passing is already at the speed limit

Question 29 of 30

When you're riding in normal conditions, how far ahead should you search your path of travel for possible hazards?

a. 4 seconds

b. 16 seconds

c. 12 seconds

d. 8 seconds

Question 30 of 30

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Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

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