Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To stop safely on a curve, you should Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle.

2. The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ angle. 100-degree. 90-degree. 20-degree. 45-degree.

3. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid. Reduce your speed. Shift to a higher gear. Accelerate. Lean your motorcycle in any direction.

4. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow in the path of the other driver. Follow the driver very closely. Watch the driver's movements Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road.

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 believe your motorcycle has not triggered traffic lights, you can proceed if You have stopped completely. The red light has been shown for too long. No one is approaching the roadway All these answers are correct.

7. Which of the following is not a consequence of operating while intoxicated? A mandatory suspension of license. A severe fine. Hours of community service No listed answer.

8. If someone is following too closely, what should you do? Allow them to pass you. Slam on your brakes so they get the point. Slow down and speed up to make them angry Yell at them to back off.

9. Where is the ideal place to ride when on the freeway? All listed answers. Next to another car. Where you have room to either side In another car's blind spot.

10. When should you use both front and rear brakes to stop? At all times, unless you have a flat tire. In emergencies only. Never at the same time. On hills and curves.

11. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The tail rider. The traffic in front of the leader. The group leader. The middle group rider.

12. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? When entering a highway. In rural areas. At all times. On long stretches of road.

13. If you need to stop quickly, you should ____. Apply both brakes at the same time. Apply the rear brake only. None of the listed answers Apply the front brake only since it's the most powerful.

14. When riding with passengers, you should ____. Go slower due to the extra weight. None of the listed answers. Ride fast over bumps because it's exciting Play your music louder so they can hear it too.

15. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Dark and durable. Bright and reflective. Colorful and big Leather and tough.

16. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Start with your right wrist raised. Keep the clutch pulled in. Only ride in lower gears Start with your right wrist flat.

17. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Stay on the left side of the lane. Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay on the right side of the lane Stay in the center of your lane.

18. When parking in a parallel parking space, you should park At an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb. At an angle with the front wheel touching the curb. Perpendicular to the curb without wheels touching Parallel to the curb without wheels touching.

19. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ seconds One. 4 Three. Two.

20. When carrying two passengers, which one should ride in the sidecar? Neither, because you shouldn't carry more than one passenger. Either one, it doesn't matter. The lightest one The heavier one.

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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.