Minnesota Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is the front brake.

The front brake provides 70–75% of your motorcycle's stopping power. Still, you should use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is drivers entering the rider's right-of-way.

Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Use caution when entering an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is alongside other vehicles

Riding alongside other vehicles decreases your chances of being seen because you could be riding in a blind spot.

Not quite. The answer is in any of the above situations.

It is important to check your mirrors when you are about to change lanes, about to slow down, or stopped at an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is Bright-colored clothing

Most crashes occur in broad daylight. Wear bright-colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen. Remember, your body is half of the visible surface area of the rider/motorcycle unit. Bright orange, red, yellow or green jackets/vests are your best bets for being seen. Your helmet can do more than protect you in a crash. Brightly colored helmets can also help others see you.

Not quite. The answer is dirt and gravel provide little traction.

The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because the dirt and gravel that build up there provide little traction.

Not quite. The answer is using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop.

Using your brakes properly means using both the front and rear brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method.

Not quite. The answer is it provides most of the stopping power.

The front brake is more important because it provides most (70%) of the stopping power.

Not quite. The answer is riding in the left lane position.

To increase your line of sight when passing the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the left lane position. It lets you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

Not quite. The answer is cross the tracks at a 45-degree angle.

If you need to cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks to cross them at an angle of at least 45 degrees. Crossing at a smaller angle could cause your tires to catch on the tracks and throw you off balance.

Not quite. The answer is ride slower than you do during the day.

When riding at night, you should ride slower than you do during the day so you can see hazards in advance and react quickly to the unexpected.

Not quite. The answer is They provide poor traction for motorcycles.

Gravel, lane markings, and road edges all provide poor traction for motorcycles.

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips.

Not quite. The answer is At all times, unless you have a flat tire

You should use both the front and rear brakes to stop at all times unless a tire is flat. This is the most effective way to stop. However, never apply the brake of a flat tire. If you know which tire is flat, gradually apply the brake of the other tire.

Not quite. The answer is both the front and rear brakes.

Use both the front and rear brakes when stopping. This allows you to stop quickly and safely.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Before every lane change, you should check your mirrors and then look over your shoulder to check your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, tap the brake pedal to flash your brake light.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

If you are about to slow down where others might not expect it, you should tap the brake pedal to flash your brake light.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

A windshield does NOT adequately protect your eyes from the wind or debris carried by the wind. In Minnesota, you must wear protective eyewear even if the motorcycle has a windshield. However, in Minnesota, even eyeglasses (but not contact lenses) qualify as protective eyewear.