Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Michigan Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Michigan DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. When parked at the roadside, you should park at a ____ degree angle with your ____ tire touching the curb. 90-- front. 45-- front. 45-- rear. 90-- rear.

2. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic In designated areas. At no time. Only if all traffic is headed in the same direction When traffic is at a standstill.

3. Rising off the seat slightly Should only be done by experienced drivers. Is prohibited while riding motorcycles. Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock Should be done to fix a wobble.

4. How can you achieve maximum stopping power? Use the front brake only. Pull in the clutch while you brake. Use both the front and rear brakes Alternate between the foot brake and the hand brake.

5. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Turn right. Stay straight on course. Make a u-turn only Turn left.

6. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up Obstructing the view of vehicles behind you. Crossing into another lane of traffic. Tipping over while riding Destroying your tires.

7. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? On the right and left of the motorcycle. Motorcycles do not have blind spots. On the right only. On the left only.

8. If you are going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must ____ before you start riding. Put on dark-colored clothes and a helmet. Make all the checks and get familiar with the controls. Allow another passenger to sit behind your back. Add more accessories for safety.

9. The safest way to ride over obstacles is at a ____ degree angle. 90 45 120 180

10. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet.

11. Passing while riding a motorcycle is mostly different from driving a car in that ____. None of the listed answers. You are not as visible. You can zip around people easier You can share lanes with others.

12. Motorcyclists must wear protective eyewear At all times. Only if they choose to do so. Only while riding on highways and freeways If riding a motorcycle without a windshield.

13. Which of the following is a major cause of engine seizure? All listed answers. Being low on oil. Driving too far in one stretch Driving too many hours over the course of a day.

14. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Three blocks. One block. One-half block. Two blocks.

15. In order for a teenager to obtain a motorcycle endorsement, they must be at least ____ of age. 15.00 15.50 17.00 16.00

16. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be against the gas tank. Skim the ground during turns. Be placed firmly on the foot pegs Point down toward the road.

17. How should you ride over a grating? All listed answers. At a 45 degree angle. In a zigzag pattern In a straight line.

18. More than half of all crashes occur on a motorcycle the rider has been using for ____ months or less. 2 3 4 5

19. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the Fluids. Tires. Signal lights All of these.

20. In order to legally not have to wear a helmet, which of the following is true? Both you need to have $20,000 in medical benefits and you need to be 18 years old. You need to be 18 years old. You need to have $20,000 in medical benefits Both you need to have $20,000 in medical benefits and you need to be 21 years old. You need to be 21 years old.

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To operate a motorcycle in Michigan, you must have a motorcycle endorsement (CY) on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Secretary of State (SOS). You must be at least 16 and have a valid driver's license to apply for a motorcycle temporary instruction permit or motorcycle endorsement. Minors must have a valid level 2 or level 3 graduated driver license (GDL). A motorcycle permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge test, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your current Michigan driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the driving test, and pay the fees. Additionally, applicants under the age of 18 must also complete a motorcycle safety course. Testing may be waived for applicants over the age of 18 who successfully complete an approved motorcycle safety course.

The tests are taken at your local SOS branch office. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate a motorcycle safely. If you fail the motorcycle rider skills test twice, you will be required to take a motorcycle safety course before you can attempt the test again.