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2023 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 12

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.. Read More

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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/minnesota/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 40

Passing Score 32

1. The gear shift lever is located:

In front of the left footrest.

In front of the right footrest.

Behind the left footrest.

Behind the right footrest.

The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footrest and is operated by the left foot. To shift up to a higher gear, position your foot under the shift lever and lift. To downshift, press the shift lever down.

2. When should the front brake be used?

Any time the rider is slowing or stopping

Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads

Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency

Only when slowing or stopping in traffic

A rider should always use both brakes every time they slow or stop.

3. Gloves can:

Make it difficult to control a motorcycle and should be avoided.

Help other drivers identify you.

Provide an improved grip on the handlebars.

Offer no protection.

Gloves can provide you with an improved grip on your motorcycle's handlebars. They can also protect your hands in the event of a crash.

4. What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC

TMJ

MRT

AAP

The main psychoactive substance in marijuana is called tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.

5. When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:

Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.

Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.

Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.

Pass in a staggered formation.

Riders in a group should overtake another vehicle one at a time. Each rider should complete their pass and resume their position in the group formation before the next rider begins to pass.

6. When riding with a passenger, you should tell them to do all of the following, except:

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.

Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.

Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

Feel free to talk whenever they want.

To help keep the operator focused on riding, passengers should avoid unnecessary conversation or movement. Passengers should get on a motorcycle only after the engine has been started. They should sit as far forward as they can without crowding the operator and hold firmly onto the operator's waist, hips, or belt.

7. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to:

Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

Speed up before downshifting safely.

Swerve to the left.

Flash your brakes to ensure that drivers behind you know you are downshifting.

Before shifting into a lower gear, make sure you are riding slowly enough to shift safely. Downshifting while going too fast may cause the motorcycle to lurch and the rear wheel to skid. When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may need to use the brakes to slow to a safe speed before downshifting.

8. To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride slower than the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and the brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Pull in the clutch when turning.

To help reduce your reaction time, you should cover the clutch and brakes. This is especially helpful when riding through areas where potential hazards are likely.

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