Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Three seconds. 4 seconds. Two seconds. One second.

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

3. The front brake is more important because It is used most often. It provides most of the stopping power. It provides less of the stopping power It provides all of the stopping power.

4. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see That the surface is firm enough to ride on. That it is a well-lit area. That it is a designated area That your brakes are working.

5. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Close the throttle slowly. Apply the front brake only. Apply the rear brake only Open the throttle slowly.

6. To best learn the control of your motorcycle, you should ____. Ask your friends for tips. Read the owner's manual. Watch videos online to instruct you Test them out as you are riding.

7. You can renew by mail only if ____. All of the listed answers. You aren't listed as a sex offender. You don't have a commercial driver's license You renewed in person before.

8. 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.

9. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers Do all of the above.

10. Your motorcycle fits you if You can reach the handlegrips. You can reach the foot pegs. Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated You can do all of the above.

11. In order to minimize a crash, you should scan ____ seconds ahead of your path. 10 12 5 7

12. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for passengers only. Permitted only if you are carrying large items. Never permitted Permitted for children only.

13. 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.

14. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Try to land with your arms first. Roll away from the motorcycle. Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground.

15. In what position should the seat of a motorcycle be? As close to the front as possible. Far enough back to where you can barely reach the handlebars. In a position where you can reach the handlebars with your elbows slightly bent Wherever is most comfortable for the rider.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. As you approach the center of a turn, you should Decrease the throttle. Move toward the outside of the curve. Apply the rear brake Move toward the inside of the curve.

19. 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.

20. Which of these is a type of a mechanical problem? All of the listed answers. Tire failure. Engine seizure Stuck throttle. Drive train problems.

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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.