Minnesota DVS Motorcycle Practice Test 29

1. A driver is following you far too closely and you have a turn coming up. How should you slow down for it?

• A Brake at the last moment, so the driver behind has less time to close up
• B Signal early and slow gradually well before the turn
• C Speed up first so the driver falls back, and then brake as hard as you can
• D Wave the driver behind past you and then take the turn without signaling

2. What is a rider looking for when inspecting the control cables?

• A Kinks, fraying and stiff or notchy movement
• B Cables long enough to reach the handlebars at full lock in either direction
• C Cables that have been taped together into a single bundle behind the headlight
• D Cables coated in road grime, which shows that they have been used regularly

3. A sign at the signal reads LEFT TURN ON GREEN ARROW ONLY. The ball turns green but no arrow appears. What may you do?

• A Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic, as on any green ball
• B Turn left only if the oncoming lanes happen to be empty at the time
• C Wait, because your turn is allowed only while the arrow is showing
• D Enter the intersection and wait inside it until the arrow comes on

4. You are traveling at 55 mph and see a vehicle ahead moving at about 15 mph. What is the hazard?

• A You reach it far sooner than you expect
• B Your brakes are likely to fade before you get to it
• C The slow vehicle has to pull off the road immediately
• D You will be forced to pass inside a no-passing zone

5. Why is hearing protection recommended even under a full face helmet?

• A It keeps the face shield from fogging up in cold or damp conditions
• B It removes the need for a face shield, since the whole head is already enclosed
• C It fills the space beside the ears and makes the helmet fit tighter
• D Long term exposure to wind and road noise can cause permanent hearing damage

6. Your face shield develops a crack across the middle. What should you do?

• A Tape the crack from the inside so that it cannot spread any further
• B Keep using it while daylight lasts, then ride home with it raised
• C Polish the crack out with an abrasive compound and a soft cloth
• D Replace the shield, because a crack scatters light and can fail

7. Traffic ahead of you has stopped in your lane while the next lane is still moving. What is the first thing to do?

• A Change lanes at once, because the traffic stopped in your lane is going nowhere at all
• B Use the shoulder to get around the stopped vehicles that are blocking your own lane
• C Slow down first and check the next lane before moving over
• D Sound the horn while changing lanes so that the other drivers know to make room for you

8. You must cross tracks or pavement seams that run in nearly the same direction as your path of travel. What should you do?

• A Ride along inside the seam and follow it until it comes to an end on its own
• B Cross it at the shallowest angle you can manage, so that the front tire stays on smooth pavement
• C Move far enough away to cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees, then turn sharply across
• D Cross it with the front wheel lifted clear of the ground by the throttle

9. When must the headlight be on while riding a motorcycle in Minnesota?

• A Only between sunset and sunrise
• B Only in rain or fog
• C At all times while riding
• D Only on roads posted above 45 mph

10. In a staggered group, where does the leader normally ride?

• A In the right portion of the lane
• B In the left portion of the lane
• C In the oily center strip of the lane
• D On the shoulder, clear of the group

11. How does eating a large meal before drinking affect impairment?

• A It soaks up the alcohol in the stomach so that almost none of it reaches the bloodstream
• B It prevents impairment as long as the meal is eaten first
• C It lets the liver break down the alcohol about twice as fast
• D It slows absorption but the alcohol still reaches the blood and impairs you

12. You are overtaking in a short passing lane on a two-lane road and it is about to end. What must you do?

• A Finish the pass and move back to the right before it ends
• B Stay in the lane until the pavement narrows and then merge in wherever you can find room
• C Continue straight ahead, because it is the other lane that ends at that point in the road
• D Stop at the end of the lane and wait for a gap in the line of traffic beside your vehicle

13. A passenger is getting on at the roadside. Which side should they use if the exhaust and the sidestand allow it?

• A Whichever side the passenger finds easier to swing a leg over
• B The side away from moving traffic, clear of the hot exhaust
• C The traffic side, where the rider can watch them more easily
• D From directly behind the machine, stepping over the rear wheel

14. Your loaded vehicle weighs more than the figure shown on a posted weight limit sign. What must you do?

• A Cross slowly and alone, keeping well away from other vehicles
• B Cross only if the bridge deck is dry and the weather is clear
• C Cross after sounding the horn to warn any oncoming driver
• D Find another route, because crossing is not permitted

15. How should cargo be carried on a motorcycle?

• A As high as possible so it stays clean and dry
• B Strapped across the handlebars
• C Tied loosely so it can move with the motorcycle
• D Kept low, in saddlebags or at about seat level

16. You want to turn left across the oncoming lane into a shopping center driveway. Who must you yield to?

• A Only the oncoming traffic, since a driveway is private property
• B Oncoming traffic and anyone using the sidewalk
• C Only pedestrians, because oncoming drivers must let turners cross
• D Nobody, provided you signal for at least one hundred feet first

17. You are slowing to turn right at an intersection and a bicyclist is riding beside your right side in a bike lane. What should you do?

• A Speed up so that you finish the turn before the bicyclist reaches the corner
• B Sound the horn and turn, because vehicles have priority over bicycles at corners
• C Straddle the bike lane line so the bicyclist is forced to pass you on the left
• D Let the bicyclist go through the intersection before you begin the turn

18. A left-turn bay opens ahead of the intersection with a solid white line beside it. Where should you enter the bay?

• A At any point, crossing the solid line wherever it suits your position
• B At the intersection itself, so that you keep the bay clear for others
• C At the opening before the solid line begins
• D Only where an arrow is painted inside the bay to mark the entry point

19. You are about to pass a long tractor-trailer on a two-lane road. What should you expect?

• A The pass will be quicker than passing a car, because the truck is slower
• B You will need more clear road, since the vehicle is much longer
• C The truck driver will slow down and wave you past as soon as you signal
• D You may cut back in sooner, because a truck can brake harder than a car

20. A small plate under a stop sign reads CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP. What is it telling you?

• A The cross traffic will slow down for you but does not need to stop
• B This is an all-way stop where the cross street goes through first
• C You may roll through if no vehicle is visible on the cross street
• D Traffic on the cross street is not required to stop at all

21. Before making a U-turn on a narrow street, what should the rider do first?

• A Check that the street is wide enough and clear in both directions
• B Shift up into second gear so the engine cannot stall partway around
• C Ride onto the far shoulder to gain the extra width for the turn
• D Start the turn slowly and decide partway around whether it will fit

22. You are turning left at an intersection just beyond the crest of a hill. What is the added risk?

• A The gradient may make your vehicle roll backwards into other traffic
• B Oncoming vehicles appear with very little warning and close quickly
• C The turn takes longer because the engine has less power going uphill
• D Your headlights point too high for the oncoming drivers to notice them

23. When should gear changes for a turn be completed?

• A Before entering the turn, so the machine stays settled through it
• B In the middle of the turn, where the motorcycle is leaning over the most
• C At the exit of the turn, once the machine has been brought upright again
• D Anywhere in the turn, since a gear change has no effect on traction at all

24. Which vehicle working at a Minnesota roadside triggers the Move Over duty?

• A A utility company vehicle with warning lights activated
• B A private tow truck driving to a call without its lights switched on
• C A landscaping trailer parked on the shoulder with a warning triangle out
• D A passenger car whose driver has stopped alone to change a flat tire

25. Is it acceptable to drive with your vehicle straddling the line between two lanes?

• A Yes, while you are still deciding which of the two lanes you would rather travel in
• B Yes, if the traffic is heavy and both of the lanes are moving at about the same speed
• C Yes, as long as you keep your turn signal flashing the whole time you are astride the line
• D No, you must drive as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane

26. Children are playing close to the edge of a residential street. What is the right speed choice?

• A The posted limit exactly, because it already allows for children playing
• B Whatever speed keeps you moving with the vehicle in front of you
• C The posted limit minus five miles per hour, which is the national rule
• D Well below the limit, slow enough to stop for a sudden dash

27. A piece of farm machinery ahead of you is wider than its own lane. What should you do?

• A Pass on the shoulder while the machine keeps to the center
• B Follow closely so oncoming drivers see you waiting to pass
• C Hold back until you can see far enough to pass safely
• D Pass right away, since the machine has to yield the roadway

28. You are driving in the left lane at the posted speed limit and a line of vehicles has built up behind you. What should you do?

• A Hold your speed and your lane, because you are already driving at the legal limit for that road
• B Slow down gradually until the drivers behind you decide to move over and pass on the right
• C Switch on your hazard lights so the drivers behind you understand why you are staying there
• D Move into a lane on your right when it is safe and let the traffic behind go by

29. Your light is green but the traffic beyond the intersection is stopped and there is no room on the far side. What should you do?

• A Wait behind the line until you can clear the far side
• B Move into the intersection so you are ready when traffic starts again
• C Move up and stop on the crosswalk, which is outside the intersection
• D Enter and turn right instead

30. Is a windshield an adequate substitute for eye protection?

• A No, because air and debris still reach the rider's eyes around and over the screen
• B Yes, as long as the screen is taller than the rider's shoulders when seated
• C Yes, on any road where the posted speed limit stays below highway speed
• D Yes, as long as the screen is made of thick, shatter resistant plastic and is kept clean

31. Well before an intersection, an overhead sign shows a diagram of the lanes with an arrow above each one. What is its purpose?

• A To tell drivers that the lanes will be closed for work ahead
• B To mark the point where a driver must have finished any pass
• C To let drivers pick the correct lane in good time
• D To show which lane carries the heaviest traffic at that hour

32. You are turning left from a divided highway through a median opening into a business on the other side. Who has the right of way?

• A You do, because you are already traveling on the divided highway
• B You do, once the front of your vehicle is inside the median opening
• C The traffic on the roadway you are crossing
• D Nobody, because a median opening is treated as a private crossing

33. You realize your tires are running on ice. Which set of inputs is safest?

• A Firm braking, a quick lane change, and a burst of power to regain grip
• B Hard braking first, then steering once the vehicle has slowed to a walk
• C Gentle steering, no sudden braking, and no sudden acceleration
• D Sharp steering corrections, with the brake held lightly the whole time

34. You are about to carry a passenger for the first time. Where should you begin?

• A On a busy highway, where the steady speeds make the handling easier to judge
• B On a winding country road, so the change in cornering is learned right away
• C In a quiet area away from traffic, at low speed
• D In stop and go city traffic, where the low speeds limit what can go wrong

35. What will the driver have to do at the point this sign refers to?

• A Come to a complete stop in every case before going on, even with the road empty
• B Keep the same speed, because the traffic already on the crossing road has to give way
• C Slow down and let conflicting traffic go first, stopping if that is what it takes
• D Turn right, because continuing straight is not permitted

36. A raised area crosses the roadway and carries a series of white markings on its face. What are those markings for?

• A To make the hump visible so drivers slow for it
• B To show where pedestrians may cross the roadway
• C To mark a place where parking is not allowed
• D To show heavy vehicles which line to take over it

37. You are waiting to turn left across two oncoming lanes when a driver in the near lane stops and waves you through. What should you do?

• A Turn at once, because the other driver has given you the right of way
• B Refuse to turn until every oncoming vehicle has come to a full stop
• C Sound your horn in thanks and turn
• D Turn only after checking the far lane yourself

38. Why is backing up on a freeway or on its shoulder prohibited?

• A Traffic arrives far too fast to expect a vehicle moving the wrong way
• B The surface of the shoulder is not built to carry the weight of a reversing vehicle safely
• C Reverse lights are not bright enough to be seen in daylight by the traffic on a highway
• D It is allowed only when a police officer is present at the scene to direct the traffic

39. You are turning left at an intersection and an oncoming bicyclist is approaching in the bike lane. What must you do?

• A Turn quickly in front of the bicycle, since a rider can stop in a short distance
• B Yield and complete the turn only after the bicyclist has passed
• C Sound the horn so the rider slows, then make the turn without waiting
• D Proceed, because riders in a bike lane must yield to turning motor vehicles

40. Two roads come together at a shallow angle under a MERGE sign, with no yield line on either one. What is expected of you?

• A Stop at the point where the two roads first come together to look
• B Hold your speed, because the driver on the other road has to yield
• C Sound the horn so the other driver knows that you intend to go first
• D Adjust your speed and position so you blend smoothly into the other traffic