Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When riding as a group, you should ride in a ____ formation. None of the listed answers. Side-by-side. Staggered (or zig-zag). Single file line.

2. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured With elastic cords. On the sissy bar. Behind the rear axle With rope.

3. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? When entering a highway. In rural areas. At all times. On long stretches of road.

4. Which of these is one of the ten rules of group riding? Both check your mirrors often and don't pass within the group unless it's an emergency. Check your mirrors often. Take breaks only if you feel like you are falling asleep Only tailgate if you need to get somewhere fast. Don't pass within the group unless it's an emergency.

5. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Lean over as much as possible Increase your speed before stopping.

6. Passing while riding a motorcycle is mostly different from driving a car in that ____. None of the listed answers. You are not as visible. You can zip around people easier You can share lanes with others.

7. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Pull the engine kill switch. Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Release the brake and only use the front brake Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped.

8. 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.

9. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should Avoid carrying passengers. Watch other vehicles. Search the road ahead Be able to swerve.

10. What is the proper way to swerve? Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn. Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve.

11. When riding over railroad tracks, it's safest to go over them ____. All of the listed answers. By avoiding them and taking a different route. Whatever way has you crossing them at a 90 degree angle By staying straight within your lane.

12. What is the best lane position for being seen? The left part of the lane. The best lane position changes depending on the situation. The center of the lane. The right part of the lane.

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. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and Behind you. Your throttle. In front of you The far lane.

15. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic In designated areas. At no time. Only if all traffic is headed in the same direction When traffic is at a standstill.

16. In the state of michigan, it's a felony to ____. All of the listed answers. Forge a driving test certificate. Bribe a driving test administrator Falsify your application.

17. When planning a long group trip, you should have your motorcycle serviced ____. After you return from your trip. Before leaving. None of the listed answers Halfway through your trip.

18. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur On hills. At high speeds. In curves At low speeds.

19. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Stay on the left side of the lane. Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay on the right side of the lane Stay in the center of your lane.

20. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use Engine braking only. The front brake only. The rear brake only Both the front and rear brakes.

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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.