Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Attach the cargo to your gas tank. Use ropes to secure the load Never carry cargo on a motorcycle.

2. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision? Maintaining a space cushion. Scanning your path of travel. Wearing protective gear. Using your signal lights.

3. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Increase your following distance. Use your high beam Reduce your speed.

4. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you Ensures that they will stop and let you through.

5. You should flash your brake light when You are going to turn left. You slow down where others might not expect it. You slow down in rural areas The speed limit changes.

6. What equipment is needed if you plan to carry a passenger? All of the listed answers. They should have something to hold onto. They should have a large enough seat to sit on They should have footrests. You should make sure they have protective gear.

7. Which of the following should be done at night? Avoid riding on rural roads. Wear brighter clothing so you can be seen. Follow vehicles closely Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights.

8. You increase your chance of falling or hurting yourself by riding over ____. Gratings. All of the listed answers. Slippery areas Grooves. Railroad tracks.

9. Your motorcycle chain should be checked At the start of each season. Before every ride as part of the t-clocs inspection. Once a month Once a week.

10. When choosing a motorcycle, it should ____. Be stylish. Fit all of your friends. Fit you Be the best money can afford.

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

12. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. It varies between motorcycles. More. The same. Less.

13. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Is safer because you complete the turn quickly. Should never be done Should only be done when passing others.

14. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. One-half. All. One-quarter. Three-quarters.

15. If your front wheel locks, your best course of action is to Use the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Continue applying the brake Release the rear brake only.

16. Generally, motorcycles require The same amount of distance as a car to stop. Less distance than a car to stop. More room to operate safely than cars More distance than a car to stop.

17. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for Being seen by the driver in front of you. Avoiding hazards from parked cars. Preparing to pass other vehicles Changing lanes.

18. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? At any time. After completing the turn. Before entering the turn. After entering the turn.

19. A motorcycle temporary instruction permit is valid for ____ days. 30 180 60 90

20. 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.

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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.