Minnesota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: Full Exam
At 18 or older with a permit, passing the skills test at the end of the Basic Rider Course earns the endorsement without the state skills test. This test has the real one's size and pass mark: answer every question, submit, then see your score and every answer explained.
Full practice test
- Questions40
- To pass32
- Needed80%
- TimeNo limit
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How the Minnesota motorcycle test works
- Permit first, then the endorsementPass the motorcycle knowledge test at a DVS exam station (no appointment needed, one try per day) to get an instruction permit, valid for one year. Then pass the riding skills test, by appointment, and add the endorsement to your license. (Minnesota DVS: Motorcycle endorsement)
- A rider course can replace the skills testAt 18 or older with a permit, passing the skills test at the end of the Basic Rider Course earns the endorsement without the state skills test. Riders under 18 must complete the Basic Rider Course before both state tests. (Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center: Motorcycle license)
- Riding on a permitPermit riders must wear a DOT-approved helmet and eye protection, may not carry passengers and may not ride at night (from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise). (Minnesota DVS: Motorcycle permit)
- Lane splitting is now legalSince July 1, 2025, Minnesota allows lane splitting in moving traffic at no more than 25 mph and no more than 15 mph faster than traffic, and lane filtering in stopped traffic, but not at roundabouts, in school zones, in single-lane work zones or on freeway on-ramps. The manual (printed in 2021) still says riding between lanes isn't allowed. (Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (lane splitting and filtering))
Based on the Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual (PS30001-21 (11/2021)). Official licensing agency.
Warm up by topic
- Minnesota motorcycle laws: permit, endorsement, equipment, eyewear and helmets (p. 6–13) · Earning your license and knowing your vehicle (p. 55–57) · Hand signals (p. 63–64)
- Preparing to ride: gear, the right motorcycle and pre-ride checks (p. 14–20)
- Basic control: body position, shifting, braking and turning (p. 21–23) · Lane position, following, passing and merging (p. 24–27)
- SEE, intersections and being seen (p. 28–35)
- Crash avoidance, road hazards, breakdowns and animals (p. 36–44)
- Carrying passengers and cargo (p. 44–46) · Group riding (p. 47–50) · Three-wheel motorcycles (p. 57–62)
- Alcohol, drugs, cannabis and fatigue (p. 51–54)
Questions about the test
How many questions are on the Minnesota motorcycle knowledge test?
Minnesota DVS doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score for the motorcycle knowledge test. Our practice exam uses 40 questions with 32 to pass (80%). (Minnesota DVS: Motorcycle permit)
What does this Minnesota motorcycle practice test cover?
The Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual: Minnesota's permit, endorsement, equipment, eyewear and helmet laws, then gear and pre-ride checks, control, lane position and following, SEE and intersections, crash avoidance and road hazards, passengers and cargo, group riding, alcohol and fatigue, the three-wheel supplement and hand signals. Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual p. i to 51
Where and when can I take the motorcycle knowledge test?
At any DVS exam station, first come, first served, with no appointment. You can take it once per day. (Minnesota DVS: Motorcycle permit)
How much does a Minnesota motorcycle permit and license cost?
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page. (Minnesota DVS: Driver's license and ID card fees)
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