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. How is maximum straight line braking achieved? Pull the kill engine switch. Fully apply both brakes. Apply only the front brake Apply only the rear brake.

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 is not true of carrying loads? They sell luggage systems for the motorcycle. You can pack for an entire weekend and store it on your bike. You can only carry up to 20 lbs safely You should be aware of your gross vehicle weight limits.

4. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion? September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

5. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to Flash your brake light. Come to a complete stop. Change lanes Beep your horn.

6. 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.

7. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. Less work at night. More work. The same amount of work. Less work during the day.

8. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except The amount of alcohol. Your weight. How fast you drink Time of day.

9. Before making an emergency stop on the side of the road, you should Skim your feet along the road. Check to see that the surface is firm enough to ride on. Move into the center of the lane position Make sure your luggage is secure.

10. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear reflective gear. Wear a bright helmet. Avoid wearing a tinted face shield Wear fluorescent clothing.

11. The x-marked rr sign warns that

You are approaching an intersection. You are approaching a dead-end. You are approaching a railroad crossing You are approaching a construction zone.

12. Most motorcycle crashes happen ____. After the sun sets. After midnight. During festivals In broad daylight.

13. When is it acceptable to lane share? It's never acceptable to lane share. Only when traffic isn't heavy. When you are only going to be there for a minute When you need to be somewhere quickly.

14. If a friend has had too much to drink you should ____. All of the listed answers. Help them get home. Encourage them to slow their drinking Keep them where they are until sober.

15. What is the safest way to stop quickly while turning in a curve? Apply as much brake pressure as you can, as soon as possible. Apply only the rear brake. Straighten the handlebars and apply the front brake Straighten and square the handlebars before stopping. Gradually apply the brakes and attempt to turn in the opposite direction.

16. 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.

17. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When crossing railroad tracks. When riding on metal grating. When riding in a parking lot. When riding on ice.

18. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Appear closer than they are. Drive much slower than cars. Appear further away Are much faster than cars.

19. Watch out for flying objects such as ____. All of the listed answers. Cigarettes. Pebbles Insects. Debris.

20. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Shift gears instead of braking. Swerve from side to side. Flash your brake light Raise slightly off your seat.

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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.