Minnesota: Sharing the road — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which flashing lamp may a bicycle have?” · “A bicyclist who goes through a red light that fails to detect the bicycle has a defense against which violation?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Minnesota Driver’s Manual" (June 2026), Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
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How does a bicycle rider signal a left turn?
- By holding the right arm straight out
- By holding the left arm out and bending it toward the ground
- By holding the left arm straight out
- By raising both arms above the head
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Correct answer: By holding the left arm straight out
A bicycle rider signals a left turn by holding the left arm straight out.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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Which is a correct way for a bicycle rider to signal a right turn?
- Holding the left arm straight out
- Holding the right arm straight out
- Holding the left arm out and bending it toward the ground
- Holding the right arm out and bending it toward the ground
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Correct answer: Holding the right arm straight out
A bicycle rider may signal a right turn by holding the right arm straight out, or the left arm out and bent upward.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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How does a bicycle rider signal that he or she is stopping?
- By holding the left arm straight out to the side
- By holding the left arm out and bending it upward
- By holding the right arm out and bending it upward at the elbow
- By holding the left arm out and bending it toward the ground
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Correct answer: By holding the left arm out and bending it toward the ground
A stop is signaled by holding the left arm out and bending it toward the ground.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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Under what condition may two bicycle riders ride next to each other?
- Only on roads that have a bicycle lane
- Only on roads with a speed limit of 30 mph or less
- Only if both riders wear helmets
- They do not impede traffic and stay within a single lane
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Correct answer: They do not impede traffic and stay within a single lane
Two people may ride next to each other as long as they do not impede traffic and stay within a single lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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Which flashing lamp may a bicycle have?
- A front lamp with a red flashing signal
- A front lamp with a white flashing signal
- A rear lamp with a white flashing signal
- A rear lamp with a green flashing signal
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Correct answer: A front lamp with a white flashing signal
A bicycle may have a front lamp with a white flashing signal or a rear lamp with a red flashing signal or both.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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What does the manual say about the tires of a bicycle?
- They must have smooth rubber tread only
- They may have only factory-installed knobby tread
- They may have spikes or other traction features
- They may have only reflective tread strips
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Correct answer: They may have spikes or other traction features
Bicycles may have tires with spikes or other features for increased traction.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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What should a bicycle rider do before passing pedestrians on a sidewalk or crosswalk?
- Yield the right of way and give an audible signal
- Pass them quickly on the left without slowing
- Dismount and ride in the street instead
- Flash the bicycle's lamp at them
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Correct answer: Yield the right of way and give an audible signal
A bicycle rider on a sidewalk or crosswalk must yield the right of way to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing them.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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When may a bicycle be ridden on a sidewalk within a business district?
- At any time, if the rider yields to pedestrians
- Only between sunrise and sunset
- Only when allowed by local authorities
- Only when the street has no bicycle lane
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Correct answer: Only when allowed by local authorities
Riding a bicycle on a sidewalk within a business district is not allowed unless local authorities allow it.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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Who may prohibit riding a bicycle on any sidewalk or crosswalk?
- Local authorities
- Only the state legislature
- Only the driver and vehicle services office
- Only the owner of the nearest business
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Correct answer: Local authorities
Local authorities may prohibit riding on any sidewalk or crosswalk.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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What rights and duties does a person on a bicycle have when riding on a sidewalk or crosswalk?
- The same as drivers of motor vehicles
- The same as motorcyclists
- None, because bicycles are not allowed there
- The same as pedestrians
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Correct answer: The same as pedestrians
When riding on a sidewalk or crosswalk, a bicycle rider has the same rights and duties as pedestrians.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 48
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A signal does not detect a bicyclist at a light. Which condition must be met before the bicyclist may proceed through the intersection after a reasonable amount of time?
- A police officer has waved the bicyclist ahead
- The bicycle has come to a complete stop
- The bicyclist has pressed the pedestrian button twice
- The bicyclist has walked the bicycle onto the sidewalk
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Correct answer: The bicycle has come to a complete stop
One condition is that the bicycle has come to a complete stop, along with the signal malfunctioning or red for an unreasonable time and no approaching hazards.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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A bicyclist who goes through a red light that fails to detect the bicycle has a defense against which violation?
- Entering an intersection controlled by a red light
- Failing to signal a turn
- Riding against the flow of traffic
- Riding on a sidewalk in a business district
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Correct answer: Entering an intersection controlled by a red light
The defense applies only to violations for entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a red light, not to other civil or criminal actions.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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When should drivers be extra cautious of bicycle traffic?
- At midday
- On dry pavement
- At night
- On roads with wide lanes
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Correct answer: At night
The manual tells drivers to be extra cautious of bicycle traffic at night.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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Where should drivers watch for bicyclists?
- Only on roads that have bicycle lanes
- When entering or leaving alleys and driveways
- Only on residential streets
- Only at intersections with traffic signals
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Correct answer: When entering or leaving alleys and driveways
Drivers should watch for bicyclists in intersections, on sidewalks, and when entering or leaving alleys and driveways.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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A “motorized bicycle” (moped) is defined by a speed capacity of how many mph?
- 20 mph or less
- 40 mph or less
- 45 mph or less
- 30 mph or less
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Correct answer: 30 mph or less
A motorized bicycle is a moped and is defined by its speed capacity, which is 30 mph or less.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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Where are motorized bicycles not allowed?
- On streets with a center line
- On roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph
- On two-way residential streets
- On freeways
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Correct answer: On freeways
Motorized bicycles are not allowed on sidewalks, freeways, or lanes and trails designated for pedestrians and bicycles.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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Which traffic laws must motorcyclists obey?
- Only the laws for roads without a center line
- The same traffic laws as other drivers
- Only the speed limit laws
- Special motorcycle laws instead of the laws for other drivers
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Correct answer: The same traffic laws as other drivers
Motorcyclists must obey the same traffic laws as other drivers.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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Why is it difficult to judge the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle?
- Motorcycles always travel faster than cars
- Motorcycle headlights are dimmer than car headlights
- Motorcycles are smaller than cars
- Motorcycles are quieter than cars
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Correct answer: Motorcycles are smaller than cars
Motorcycles are smaller than cars, which makes it difficult to judge their speed and distance when approaching.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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How should your following distance from a motorcycle compare with your following distance from other vehicles?
- The same as, or greater than, for other vehicles
- Shorter, because motorcycles are smaller
- Half the distance used for other vehicles
- Exactly the same, never greater
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Correct answer: The same as, or greater than, for other vehicles
Your following distance from a motorcycle should be the same as, or greater than, your following distance from other vehicles.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49
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Why should you allow maneuvering room when following a motorcycle?
- Motorcycles can stop faster than cars in any weather
- Motorcycle riders must stay within the lane markings
- Riders may have trouble controlling the motorcycle and weave
- Motorcycles are not required to use turn signals
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Correct answer: Riders may have trouble controlling the motorcycle and weave
Riders may experience difficulty controlling the motorcycle, which could result in weaving, so you should allow maneuvering room.
Source: Minnesota Driver’s Manual (June 2026), page 49