Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.

Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.

Should be the only brake you use.

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.

Minnesota Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-7 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

Q.2

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:

Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.

Q.3

Riding alongside another rider:

Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
Allows you to communicate with one another.
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.

Q.4

When does the motorcycle registration period begin?

January 1st
February 1st
March 1st
July 1st

Q.5

When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

Q.6

A thorough check of your motorcycle:

Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
Should not be done before a ride.
Should be done only after a ride.
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.

Q.7

If taking a long trip, you should:

Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.

Q.8

Since most crashes happen during daylight hours, you should:

Not ride during the day.
Wear bright clothing all the time.
Ride on the shoulder and stay out of traffic.
Wear dark clothing all the time.

Q.9

Most crashes happen:

Far from home.
On short trips.
On long rides.
Several hours into the ride.

Q.10

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

Stay in the center of the lane.
Stay on the outside of the lane.
Change your path as needed.
Use the shoulder.

Q.11

The front brake:

Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
Should be the only brake you use.

Q.12

To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in a weaving pattern.

Q.13

Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

Jacket
Boots
Gloves
Sandals

Q.14

To provide the best protection to the wearer, boots or shoes should:

Be made of a soft material.
Have long laces that are not tucked in.
Cover the ankle and provide support.
Have tall heels.

Q.15

To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

Q.16

When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:

Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.

Q.17

When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
Use only your mirrors.
Only move your eyes, not your head.

Q.18

You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet.
Face or eye protection.
Ear buds.
Protective clothing.

Q.19

When checking tire pressure:

Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
Use a tire gauge.
It is best to squeeze the tire.
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.

Q.20

Which portion of the lane should be avoided?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
No portion of the lane should always be avoided.

Q.21

Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

Goggles
Windshield
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses

Q.22

Which types of brakes do most motorcycles have?

Front and emergency
Rear and emergency
Front and rear
Only a front brake

Q.23

Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.

20 percent
40 percent
60 percent
80 percent

Q.24

If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:

Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
Apply both brakes.
Not use either brake.

Q.25

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.

Q.26

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements
Taking artificial stimulants
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
Taking frequent breaks

Q.27

Which of the following provides a rider with the best protection?

Goggles
A face shield
A windshield
Eyeglasses

Q.28

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.

Q.29

To stop quickly, it is best to:

Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use the rear brake only.
Use the front brake only.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.30

Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn.
Flash your lights.
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
Move into another lane, if necessary.

Q.31

Maximum straight-line braking is done by:

Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.

Q.32

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

In a staggered formation.
In a pyramid formation.
One at a time.
In a splintered formation.

Q.33

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

Communicate your intentions to other road users.
Not look ahead while riding.
Wear dark clothes.
Ride in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.

Q.34

When downshifting, you should:

Shift through multiple gears at a time.
Shift through one gear at a time.
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
Accelerate.

Q.35

When braking, you should:

Always use both brakes.
Only use the front brake.
Only use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.
Only use the rear brake.

Q.36

Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?

On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest

Q.37

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Should always ride in the same part of the lane.
Should vary their lane position according to riding conditions.
Should always ride in the center of the lane.
Should always ride in the left part of the lane.

Q.38

To be legal, a motorcycle must include all of the following, except:

A rearview mirror.
A muffler.
At least one brake.
A flag.

Q.39

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.

Q.40

If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
No, jackets get in the way of steering.