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. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 20 ft. 5 seconds. 40 ft. 12 seconds.

2. You should flash your brake light at someone if ____. All of the listed answers. Both you plan to slow down and they may not expect you to be slowing. They may not expect you to be slowing You plan to slow down. You feel like it.

3. 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.

4. Alcohol hits your brain within ____ after consumption. 30 minutes. Minutes. Hours None of the listed answers.

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

6. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Alternately apply the front and rear brakes. Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time. Use the rear brake only Use the front brake only.

7. Which of the following is a major cause of engine seizure? All listed answers. Being low on oil. Driving too far in one stretch Driving too many hours over the course of a day.

8. 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.

9. Motorcyclists must wear protective eyewear At all times. Only if they choose to do so. Only while riding on highways and freeways If riding a motorcycle without a windshield.

10. When can you operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic? Never. Whenever it is safe to do so. During rush hour. Only in designated areas.

11. A motorcycle mini-lane is A full traffic lane width. A special lane designated for motorcycles only. Half a traffic lane Approximately one-third the width of a traffic lane.

12. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist Up. Locked. Flat As comfortable as you wish.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. During normal turns The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle. The rider should lean with the motorcycle Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright.

16. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a hill. On a curve. At an intersection In a parking lot.

17. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet.

18. A cushion of space around your motorcycle gives you ____. All of the listed answers. An escape route. Time to respond Room to maneuver.

19. There are ____ primary types of helmets. 2 3 5 4

20. 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.

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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.