Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you prevent yourself from using too much throttle? Start with your right wrist raised. Keep the clutch pulled in. Only ride in lower gears Start with your right wrist flat.

2. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when Riding in a designated area only. Riding with other motorcycles. There is heavy traffic It is never safe to share a lane with a car.

3. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Make eye contact with other drivers. Leave a larger space cushion Flash your headlights when accelerating.

4. Rules of riding in a group include the following: Checking your mirrors frequently. Not following too closely. Maintaining a staggered formation All of the above.

5. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The left and right positions are safest. The center position is always the safest option. Only the left position is the safest The safest position will depend on the surroundings.

6. 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.

7. If you believe your motorcycle has not triggered traffic lights, you can proceed if You have stopped completely. The red light has been shown for too long. No one is approaching the roadway All these answers are correct.

8. 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.

9. When parking in a parallel parking space, you should park At an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb. At an angle with the front wheel touching the curb. Perpendicular to the curb without wheels touching Parallel to the curb without wheels touching.

10. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your whole upper body. Your head only. Your head and shoulders All of the above.

11. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Passing slower vehicles. Wearing reflective coating. Decreasing your speed. Changing your lane position.

12. What is an obstacle when carrying cargo or passengers? Everyone will want you to take them for rides. The extra cost involved. The damage to your bike The extra weight.

13. If a friend has had too much to drink you should ____. All of the listed answers. Help them get home. Encourage them to slow their drinking Keep them where they are until sober.

14. If you are going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must ____ before you start riding. Put on dark-colored clothes and a helmet. Make all the checks and get familiar with the controls. Allow another passenger to sit behind your back. Add more accessories for safety.

15. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections. Other vehicles often do not see them approaching. They are slower than other vehicles They do not have to obey traffic lights.

16. 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.

17. Pre-testing your motorcycle should involve ____. All of the listed answers. Becoming familiar with the neighborhood. Making sure settings are correct Ensuring that your load is secure.

18. In order to get to know your motorcycle you should ____. Ask your friends about it. Read your owner's manual. Research it on the internet Test it out as you are riding it for the first time.

19. How can you make your brake light more noticeable to others? Use your high beam. Ride in lighted areas. Avoid tailgating Flash your brake light.

20. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Increase your following distance. Use your high beam Reduce your speed.

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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.