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1. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
2. You can initiate a swerve by
3. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in
4. The best lane position for being seen
5. You should ride with your headlight on ____.
6. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions?
7. Use your feet to maintain balance by
8. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to
9. Rising off the seat slightly
10. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ____ angle.
11. To best learn the control of your motorcycle, you should ____.
12. Before starting your group ride, you should decide on a lead rider and a ____.
13. If a rider falls behind, you should ____.
14. While riding, your feet should be positioned
15. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is
16. To help maintain balance, your feet should
17. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?
18. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned
19. If a dog is chasing you, you should ____.
20. What is the safest way to stop quickly while turning in a curve?
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.