Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous? Right and center. Center. Left and right. Left.

2. You can be safe while drinking and riding if you stop at ____ drinks. 2 4 3 None of the listed answers. 5

3. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Snow. Wet pavement. Warm pavement. Gravel roads.

4. How should you park by a roadside? At an angle with the rear wheel at the curb. In specialized motorcycle parking spaces only. None of the listed answers Take up two spaces to protect your bike.

5. If you are about to collide with an object, and you wish to get the motorcycle to lean quickly to the right, you should Push the inside of the right handlegrip. Pull the left handlegrip toward you. Push the inside of the left handlegrip Pull the right handlegrip toward you.

6. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Slow down before the turn. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Pull in the clutch and coast Crouch down low.

7. According to michigan state law, if a person is found to have been fraudulently tested, they ____. Are given the license anyway. Both they have to take the test again and they may be charged the fee again. They have to take the test again They may be charged the fee again.

8. What should you do if your front wheel locks while braking? Pull the kill engine switch. Keep the wheel locked until you come to a complete stop. Release it and use the rear brake only. Release the brake and apply again.

9. When riding in groups, who should be responsible for knowing hand signals? Everyone needs to review hand signals. The lead rider. The beginners need to know most of all The more experienced riders.

10. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? Only when carrying a passenger. At all times. If riding with another motorcycle. During designated time periods only.

11. When parked along the roadside, you should park Parallel to the curb. With your front tire touching the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb On the curb.

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

13. What is engine braking? Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Where your engine stops working. Upshifting to gain speed on hills. Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle.

14. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The left and right positions are safest. The center position is always the safest option. Only the left position is the safest The safest position will depend on the surroundings.

15. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking The size of the vehicles that are close to you. The traction of the road surface. Areas of vision blocked by your helmet The lane beside you and the far lane.

16. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Passing slower vehicles. Wearing reflective coating. Decreasing your speed. Changing your lane position.

17. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift While riding on a multilane road. Whenever you pull in the clutch. When you need more power to accelerate When you are descending a hill.

18. Before every lane change, you should Check your blind spots. Check your mirrors. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

19. 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.

20. Motorcycle registrations expire after ____ year(s) on your birthday. 1 2 3 5

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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.