Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When approaching uneven surfaces you should ____. All of the listed answers. Turn around and find a different route. Try to jump over it Go over as close to a 90 degree angle as possible.

2. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Use your rear brake only. Use your lean to enhance braking Never stop in a curve.

3. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you Ensures that they will stop and let you through.

4. The best way to discourage another driver from trying to share the lane with you is to Beep your horn. Ride in the left lane position. Flash your brake light Ride in the center lane position.

5. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you Should brake after swerving. Must brake while swerving. Should brake before swerving Must brake before or after swerving.

6. How can you achieve maximum stopping power? Use the front brake only. Pull in the clutch while you brake. Use both the front and rear brakes Alternate between the foot brake and the hand brake.

7. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. Wet pavement. All of these.

8. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Slow down before the turn. Keep your knees against the gas tank. Pull in the clutch and coast Crouch down low.

9. What is engine braking? Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Where your engine stops working. Upshifting to gain speed on hills. Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle.

10. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake before swerving. Brake before or after swerving. Brake while swerving Brake after swerving.

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

12. You can help keep your balance while riding by Locking your elbows. Keeping your knees against the gas tank. Sitting as far back as possible Wearing light weight riding gear.

13. 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.

14. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Increase your speed to maintain balance. Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

15. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Alert others to your actions. Reduce your reaction time. Slow down Change lanes.

16. 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.

17. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Dark and durable. Bright and reflective. Colorful and big Leather and tough.

18. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Right. Left. Right or center. Center.

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

20. Tinted eye protection Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory for drivers only. Is mandatory during the day Should not be worn at night.

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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.