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Minnesota Motorcycle Test Sample Questions

Real, Minnesota-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Minnesota motorcycle practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.

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1. Where can a Minnesota motorcycle permit applicant find the material the written test is based on?

AA separate manual sold only at private riding schools
BThe federal CDL manual, since it covers all vehicle types
CThere's no official manual; the test only covers signage
DThe state's official Motorcycle Operator Manual
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2. Can a Minnesota motorcycle safety course waive the DVS's knowledge and skills tests?

ANo, every applicant must pass both official tests regardless of any course
BA course only waives the knowledge test, never the skills test
CA course only waives the skills test, never the knowledge test
DYes, completing an approved safety course can waive both tests for many applicants
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3. Is lane splitting legal for a motorcyclist in Minnesota?

AYes, but only during heavy traffic congestion
BNo — a motorcycle must occupy a full lane like any other vehicle
CYes, lane splitting is fully legal statewide, any road
DYes, but only on interstate highways
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4. How many questions are on Minnesota's motorcycle knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

A50 questions, with 40 correct required to pass
B25 questions, with at least 20 correct (80%) to pass
C25 questions, with a perfect score required to pass
D40 questions, with 32 correct required to pass
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5. Who is required to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Minnesota?

AEvery rider of every age, with no exceptions
BNo one; Minnesota has no helmet requirement at any age
CRiders under 18, plus any instruction permit holder regardless of age
DOnly passengers, never the operator
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6. Who must wear eye protection while riding a motorcycle in Minnesota?

AAll riders and passengers, unless the motorcycle has a windshield
BNo one; eye protection is never required in Minnesota
COnly the operator, never the passenger
DOnly riders under 18, the same as the helmet law
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7. Why do Minnesota's rural roads present a distinct hazard for riders in fall?

AWet fallen leaves can make pavement significantly more slippery
BRural roads in Minnesota are closed to motorcycles after September
CFall weather has no effect on motorcycle traction at all
DThis hazard only affects car tires, not motorcycles