DMV Permit Test 16 - Minnesota Motorcycle

1 . A shatter-resistant face shield:

Can protect a rider's face in a crash. Is only useful in protecting riders from dirt. Does not offer as much protection as goggles. Should not be used with a helmet. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker. The alcohol never gets removed from the body. It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol. Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph. Happen at night. Are caused by worn tires. Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . This sign means:

Roundabout ahead. Lane ends, merge left. Turn around. Curve ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . What could happen if a motorcyclist takes a turn too fast?

They may end up in another lane. They may leave the road. They may brake too hard and skid. All of the above. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . This road sign means:

No right turn. Curve. Turn right or left. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal. Switch lanes as quickly as possible. Stay in your lane. Flash your lights to try to scare the animal. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet. Read books on motorcycle safety. Ask others about how to ride more safely. Watch training videos. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . When going through a turn on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep your eyes focused close to the front of the motorcycle. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Turn your entire body to see through the turn. Increase your speed before the turn. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead. End of construction zone. School crossing ahead. Flagger ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain a minimum ______ following distance.

Five-second Three-second Two-second One-second Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

Not worry about them. Change lanes and let them pass. Speed up. Get off the roadway. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . In general, when riding at night, your headlight should:

Not be used. Be used on its high beam setting. Be used on its low beam setting. Alternate between high beam and low beam settings. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride. Once a week. Once a month. Once a year. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement Wet leaves Loose gravel An ice patch Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

Has long, loose laces. Has short heels. Has tall heels. Is always sneakers. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

17 . If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later. Speed up to accommodate the one rider. Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want. Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . When passing another driver, you should:

Move out of their blind spot as quickly as possible. Linger in their blind spot. Decelerate in the passing lane. Not worry about your own blind spot. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . When riding with a passenger, you should:

Maintain your usual space cushion. Brake later than usual. Ride a little more slowly than usual. Ride a little faster than usual. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces. A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic. Parking meters. Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . When being passed from behind, you should:

Try to move onto the shoulder. Use the left portion of your lane. Use the center portion of your lane. Use the right portion of your lane. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

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22 . When changing lanes on a road with several lanes, you should:

Check only the lane next to you for traffic. Check the lane next to you and the next lane over for traffic. Rely only on your mirrors. Not worry about signaling. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . Goggles can:

Protect your eyes and your face. Protect your face but not your eyes. Protect your eyes, but not your face. Not protect your face or eyes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage. Should only wear hearing protection during long rides. Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens. Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

Let them. Encourage them to take less-crowded roads. Push their bike over. Encourage friends to talk them out of riding. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action. Can allow the rider to engine brake. Is illegal. Should not be done if other vehicles are around. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . While braking a motorcycle with a sidecar, you may need to:

Steer straight ahead. Steer slightly in the direction of the sidecar. Steer slightly in the direction opposite the sidecar. Steer sharply in the direction of the sidecar. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day. Wear dark clothes. Keep your headlight on at all times. Ride in the right portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . Taking corners too fast:

Can cause the rider to go into another lane. Is better than going too slowly. Often causes the rider to stay in their lane. Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Much less distance to stop than cars. Less distance to stop than cars. As much distance to stop as cars. More distance to stop than cars. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

31 . This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead. Pedestrian crossing ahead. Low ground railroad crossing. Low clearance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

32 . Helmets:

Must be worn by all operators. Must be worn by operators under the age of 18. Must be worn by all operators who have not had their license for at least two years. Are never required. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

33 . Before every ride, you should:

Modify the exhaust system. Clean and adjust your mirrors. Clean your wheels. Fill the gas tank. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

34 . Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough. Tight and smooth. Loose and smooth. Tight and rough. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

35 . If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface. Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard. Travel in a zigzag motion. Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

36 . Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:

Wear darkly-colored clothing. Wear brightly-colored clothing. Not ride during the day. Look for safer routes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

37 . An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary. Restricts the field of vision. Is usually uncomfortable. Does not have any markings or tags. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

38 . If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel. Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel. Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel. Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

39 . When a lead rider's left arm is bent at the elbow with their index finger pointing straight up, it means:

Slow down. Double-file formation. Single-file formation. Speed up. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

40 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead. Do not enter. Railroad crossing. Yield. Take a FREE Practice Test Now