Minnesota
Motorcycle Test

You may think as a Minnesota driver that you’ll be able to pass the Minnesota motorcycle license test on the first try, and you might be wrong. This site provides a huge database of questions in our Minnesota motorcycle practice test to help you prepare for exam day. The questions on this test follow a similar format of the actual test. Practice tests like this one along with the Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual (the source of the questions for the test in Minnesota) should be your most important resources as you prepare for the test. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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If you can't avoid an obstacle and must ride over it, you should:

Brake hard when making contact.

Maintain your speed.

Hit it at a high speed.

Slow down as much as safely possible.

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A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Can tip over if making a turn too fast.

Is illegal.

Is three times less stable than a regular motorcycle.

Cannot be driven on highways.

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Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Starting your motorcycle.

Hitting the throttle.

Using the brakes.

Hitting wet pavement.

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Riding with a passenger:

Can make turning easier.

Can impact the handling of a motorcycle.

Is illegal at night.

Is generally safer than riding alone.

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Why do motorcycles need more attention than cars?

Motorcycles are poorly constructed.

All of these reasons.

Motorcycles have more parts than cars.

Minor issues can prove fatal on motorcycles.

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A good way of 'bonding' with your motorcycle is to:

Share it with other riders.

Change positions often.

Spend more time on the motorcycle when not riding it.

Use your arms to steer rather than support.

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You should check to make sure that your brake light:

At least works with the rear pedal.

Works with at least one lever.

Operates with both levers independently.

At least works with both levers at once.

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If wet road conditions create a longer stopping distance, you should:

Increase your following distance.

Prepare to brake aggressively.

Get off the road.

None of these are correct.

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In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Can get you a ticket.

Can cause exhaustion and dehydration.

Is not advised.

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In slow tight turns you should counterbalance, which means...?

Leaning your body against the turn.

Staying upright and leaning the motorcycle.

Leaning with the motorcycle.

Leaning your body into the turn while the motorcycle is upright.

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If you're stuck in a traffic jam on a freeway the best gear to be in is?

1st

Neutral

3rd

2nd

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If your rear tire locks up how can you regain control of your motorcycle?

Quickly accelerating.

Release the rear brake.

Depressing the rear brake harder.

Shifting up one gear.

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If your motorcycle starts to handle differently during a ride you should:

Maintain speed and test both brakes.

Ride until you find the next service station.

Pull over and check the tires.

Check the motorcycle's tires once you return home.

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To reduce your chances of being in a crash you should:

Only ride at night.

Never go below the posted speed limit.

Avoid highways.

Use your turn signals when making a lane change.

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Cold medicine and other over the counter drugs:

Are safe to use before operation.

Aren't encouraged to use before a ride, but pose no safety hazards.

Don't impact a rider's abilities.

Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.

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When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

The left side of the lane is the safest part of the lane.

It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.

All of these reasons.

So you can signal to oncoming traffic.

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You should roll on the throttle slightly as you go through a turn so that you:

Get through the turn as quickly as possible.

Can pass anyone going too slow.

To let people know you're approaching.

Are able to stabilize the motorcycle.

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What is the best position within the lane while riding a motorcycle?

The right side of the lane.

The middle of the lane.

It varies depending on the circumstances.

The left side of the lane.

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When riding at night, your following distance should be:

Shorter than it is during the day.

Longer than it is during the day.

Should be the same as it is during the day.

Whatever distance feels comfortable.

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How can you encourage cars to avoid trying to share your lane?

Swerve toward them.

Make hand gestures.

Ride as closely to them as possible.

Ride in the middle of the lane.

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If you fail to keep your right wrist flat when you start, you may:

Not be able to start your motorcycle.

Apply too much throttle.

Not be able to apply the rear brake.

Not be able to apply enough throttle.

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When positioning yourself in a lane:

Don't worry about other drivers, focus on yourself.

Keep the greatest distance possible from other vehicles.

Do so in a way that doesn't welcome other drivers into your lane.

Do what feels comfortable.

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In car and motorcycle collisions, what percent are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

Less than 10 percent

25 percent

Over 90 percent

Over 50 percent

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What is the minimum amount of times you check your brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level?

Once per year.

Once per month.

Once per week.

Once per day.

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If your motorcycle has convex mirrors instead of flat mirrors, practicing with them is helpful because:

They provide a 180 degree view.

Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.

The reflection is darker than flat mirrors.

They make images look even closer than regular mirrors.

Your score is

The average score is 64%

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Motorcycle License

How To Get A Minnesota Motorcycle License

The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety (a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety) has a laundry list of requirements you’ll need to meet before becoming a licensed rider in the state. You’ll need to complete a Basic Rider course at a Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, pass the Minnesota motorcycle test (the written knowledge permit test). Once you’ve earned your Minnesota motorcycle permit you can take the Basic Road Course Skills test, pay for your license and you’re good to go. If you don’t have a valid license you could receive a substantial fine or even jail time if you’re caught riding in Minnesota.

If you have a currently valid motorcycle license when you move to Minnesota you can earn your license endorsement when you apply for your Minnesota license. All you’ll need to do is pass the state’s motorcycle operator permit knowledge test and pay your endorsement fee. To do so, just visit your nearest Driver and Vehicle Services location.

Outside of taking the state run Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center courses, there are also alternative programs that can help you earn a valid Minnesota motorcycle license. One such course is through the Rider Academy, which has been offering small classes to riders from Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2006. You can take their Basic Rider Course and earn your motorcycle endorsement in only two days. To learn more about their licensing course options, or to learn about improving your skills if you’re already licensed, visit their website at http://www.rideracademy.com.

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Minnesota Motorcycle License Test Tips

Once you’ve completed your basic rider course the next hurdle to clear is the written test. This knowledge test consists of questions pertaining to the state’s driving laws, rules of the road, recognition of road signs, and other information specific to two-wheeled vehicles. The test consists of 40 questions and you’ll need to get 32 correct to earn your instruction permit. Each practice test on this site is designed to provide similar questions to what you’ll see on the Minnesota motorcycle license test. These tests are 100% free, so feel free to take them as often as you like from your computer or mobile device.

The Minnesota on-cycle skills tests are conducted at Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services locations. You’ll be expected to demonstrate the ability to weave through cones, turn from a stop, demonstrate a U-turn, swerve around obstacles, and come to a quick stop. Ultimately, your skills at riding a motorcycle will be scored by your test proctor, so looking into gaining some driving practice would be helpful along with all of your studying. To set up a test you can find your nearest DVS location on their website.

Additional Information

Information on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety

The Minnesota DPS is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/mmsc/motorcycle-license/pages/default.aspx
Phone: 651.201.7000

To find the office hours and / or location nearest you, please visit:
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/locations/Pages/find-office-locations.aspx

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