2024 Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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.
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33. Reflective clothing should:
Explanation
Wear reflective materials to increase your visibility, especially when riding at night. Brightly-colored clothing with reflective materials will make you more visible to other road users.
34. A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Explanation
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects your entire face in a crash. Goggles protect your eyes, but not the rest of your face. A windshield is not an adequate substitute for a face shield or goggles.
35. The front brake:
Explanation
Always use both brakes any time you slow or stop. It is safe to use the front brake, which is more powerful than the rear brake, as long as you use it properly.
36. Penalties for riding while impaired may include:
Explanation
If convicted of a DWI, you may face fines, license suspension, jail time, court costs, legal defense fees, an insurance rate increase, and community service. If you have been drinking, it is best to stay off your motorcycle.
37. Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
Explanation
Under normal conditions, you should allow at least two seconds of distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than ideal.
38. Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?
Explanation
Wet pavement; roads covered in loose gravel or sand; muddy, snowy, or icy areas; painted lane markings; and metal covers and plates in the road can be slippery surfaces. Motorcyclists should ride with extra caution when riding over slippery surfaces.
39. When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
Because of a passenger's additional weight, a motorcycle will respond more slowly with a passenger on board than with just one occupant. With a passenger, you should travel a bit more slowly than you normally would, start slowing sooner than you normally would, and increase your following distance. Always warn your passenger of any special conditions ahead.
40. When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
Explanation