Jackson County Central High School

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Riding a motorcycle requires special skills and knowledge beyond those required for driving a car. To earn your motorcycle license in Minnesota, you must pass both a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. The knowledge test includes questions on driving laws, safe driving practices and rules of the road, as well as information specific to two-wheeled vehicles. In addition to the Minnesota Motorcycle Manual, you should study the Minnesota Driver’s Manual. The knowledge test consists of 40 questions, and you'll need 32 or more correct answers to pass (80%).
1. When a driver on an entrance ramp is merging into your lane, you should:
change to another lane if one is open.
slow down.
sound your horn.
increase your speed.
2. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
at higher speeds.
when changing lanes.
in curves.
at lower speeds.
3. The front brake is operated by:
the left-hand lever.
the left-foot pedal.
the right-hand lever.
the right-foot pedal.
4. Stopping distance is:
the sum of reflex distance, preparation distance and braking distance.
perception distance minus reaction distance.
the total minimum distance a vehicle has traveled until the driver can bring it to a complete stop.
the sum of yielding distance and braking distance.
5. Ride with your headlight on:
At all times
in construction zones.
when it is foggy.
at night.
6. If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
apply both brakes evenly.
rise slightly off the seat.
apply the brake of the flat tire.
gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
7. When parking in a parallel parking space next to a curb, you should park at a ______ angle.
45-degree
25-degree
90-degree
30-degree
8. Before riding a motorcycle, it's important to check:
controls.
tires and wheels.
lights.
All of the above.
9. Your passenger should tighten his or her hold when you:
All the other answers are correct.
ride in the left portion of the lane.
are about to start from a stop.
approach surface hazards.
10. ______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
Bad drivers are
Not being seen is
Seasonal changes are
Traffic signals are
 
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MN Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 40
Correct answers to pass:32
Passing score:80%
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