Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. You should allow a ____ second following distance when following another vehicle. 2 3 4 5

6. The turning diameter of a three-wheel vehicle must be less than ____ feet 10 25 30 40

7. The safest way to use saddlebags is to Not carry a passenger at the same time. Use only one at a time. Make sure all of them are full Distribute the weight evenly between them.

8. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using the front brake only for most stopping situations. Alternating between the front and rear brakes Using both brakes every time you stop.

9. When renewing your driver's license online, you are charged ____. A processing fee. Double. None of the listed answers The normal rate.

10. You should check your mirrors when You are stopped at an intersection. You are about to change lanes. All these answers are correct You're going to slow down.

11. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Lane markings. All of the above.

12. 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.

13. When you find yourself needing to get off the road, you should not ____. Get off right away, no matter where you are. Pull off and park safely and off the road. Signal to the drivers on the road Survey the roadside surface area.

14. 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.

15. In order for a teenager to obtain a motorcycle endorsement, they must be at least ____ of age. 15.00 15.50 17.00 16.00

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

17. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Beep your horn. Speed up. Slow down Change lanes.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? On the right and left of the motorcycle. Motorcycles do not have blind spots. On the right only. On the left only.

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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.