MN Motorcycle Permit (Practice Test #1)

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and:

tight fitting.

completely cover your arms and legs.

loose fitting.

made of an approved material.

completely cover your arms and legs.

Use _____ to hold the motorcycle while you start your motorcycle engine on a hill and shift into first gear.

your feet

your feet

the front brake

the rear brake

the clutch

the front brake

Which of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you weigh

How fast you drink

The number of drinks you've had

All of the above.

All of the above

As you prepare for your ride, tell your passenger to:

keep their legs close to the muffler(s).

wear a seat belt.

put their feet on the ground at stops.

hold firmly onto your waist, hips, belt or passenger handholds.

hold firmly onto your waist, hips, belt or passenger handholds.

When a driver on an entrance ramp is merging into your lane, you should:

sound your horn.

change to another lane if one is open.

slow down.

increase your speed.

change to another lane if one is open.

While riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane with:

other motorcycles.

cars.

You can never share your lane.

It depends on the vehicle.

You can never share your lane.

You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

the motorcycle starts to wobble.

you start to lose control in a curve.

a tire goes flat.

the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to:

fasten the load securely with elastic cords.

keep the load low.

distribute the load evenly.

All of the above.

All of the above.

When parking at the roadside, park:

with your rear wheel touching the curb.

with your front wheel touching the curb.

parallel to the curb.

on the curb.

with your rear wheel touching the curb.

What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind?

Left or right

Center

Center or left

Left

Center

In a single lane of traffic there are _____ lane positions.

three

four

one

two

three

When it starts to rain, it's better to avoid riding in the _______ lane position.

wet

left or right

center

left

center

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is influenced by:

how fast you drink.

your DUI.

your drinking experience.

how fast you travel.

how fast you drink.

What is a benefit of riding in the center lane position?

It allows you to go faster.

It helps you maintain a constant speed.

It prevents others from sharing your lane.

Your space cushion is maximized.

It prevents others from sharing your lane.

You should use both brakes at the same time:

when riding on hills.

None of the other answers is correct.

every time you slow or stop.

in emergencies only.

every time you slow or stop.

The front brake is operated by ________________ .

the right foot pedal

the left hand lever

the right hand lever

the left foot pedal

the right hand lever

You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears?

Before entering the turn

During the turn

At any point before, after, or during the turn

After entering the turn

Before entering the turn

Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?

Securing cargo as low as possible

Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Filling saddlebags evenly

Securing cargo with elastic cords

Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:

warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.

sit as far back as possible.

consider letting your feet skim along the surface.

gradually increase your speed.

consider letting your feet skim along the surface.

To stop quickly:

grab at the front brake.

use the front brake first.

use the rear brake first.

apply both brakes at the same time.

apply both brakes at the same time.

To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:

keep your knees against the gas tank.

drag the rear brake.

shift down through the gears with the clutch.

slow down before through turn.

keep your knees against the gas tank.

When riding in a group, you should never:

pass vehicles in front of you.

ride in a single-file formation.

ride directly alongside another rider.

put beginners up front.

ride directly alongside another rider.

The best way to stop quickly is to:

use the rear brake only.

use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

apply the rear brake, then the front brake.

use the front brake only.

use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

You should check your mirrors:

before you change lanes.

All the other answers are correct.

if you need to leave the road.

when you begin to slow down.

All the other answers are correct.

You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:

leaning back.

holding in the clutch.

maintaining or increasing your speed.

avoiding sudden moves.

avoiding sudden moves.

When changing lanes on a multi-lane road, always remember to check the lane next to you and:

the lane in front of you.

the rear brake.

the far lane.

the lane behind you.

the far lane.

Motorcycles are harder to see than cars because:

They have a smaller profile

They are much faster.

Most motorcyclists ride at night.

Motorcyclists wear helmets.

They have a smaller profile

You should increase your following distance:

during the day.

in heavy traffic.

on single-lane roads.

when it is windy.

in heavy traffic.

You have a better chance to avoid serious injury if you:

take short trips.

wear protective clothes.

drink coffee.

plan you trip.

wear protective clothes.

In the 'Evaluate' step of the SEE strategy, you must have a plan to reduce risks, particularly when faced with:

potholes, guardrails, bridges.

traffic signals and warning signs.

vehicles that may move into your path.

All of the above.

All of the above.

In each lane of traffic, there are ______ lane positions for a

motorcycle.

eight

four

three

two

three

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

on short trips.

on long trips.

in school zones.

in construction zones.

on short trips.

To increase your line of sight, you should ride in ______ lane position.

any

the left

the right

the center

the left

If your front tire goes flat while riding, and breaking is required, you should:

use both brakes and ride to the side of the road.

use the front brake and, when the motorcycle slows, ride to the side of the road.

use the rear brake and, when the motorcycle slows, ride to the side of the road.

immediately operate the the engine cut-off switch and stop.

use the rear brake and, when the motorcycle slows, ride to the side of the road.

Each marked lane gives a motorcyclist _____ possible path(s) of travel.

one

four

three

two

three

You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because:

the car driver cannot make a turn.

your bike may skid.

you could be in a blind spot.

None of the above.

you could be in a blind spot.

If the throttle cable is stuck:

check the belt/chain and sprockets.

twist the throttle back and forth several times.

pull off the road.

apply both brakes.

twist the throttle back and forth several times.

By choosing the best lane position you:

can avoid road hazards.

are maximizing your space cushion.

are not in a blind spot.

All of the above.

All of the above.

n slow tight turns, counterbalance the motorcycle by:

leaning with the motorcycle.

leaning forward.

keeping your body straight.

leaning in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.

keeping your body straight.

When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.

lean with the motorcycle

use the front brake

change gears

avoid changing gears

change gears