Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the ____ lane position. Center. Left. Right or center. Right.

3. If a dog is chasing you, you should ____. Kick the dog away from you. Run it over in order to protect yourself. Slow down until it approaches you and then take off Try to swerve around it.

4. The best lane position for being seen Changes depending on the situation. Is the right of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position Is the center of the lane position.

5. Which of the following is not a consequence of operating while intoxicated? A mandatory suspension of license. A severe fine. Hours of community service No listed answer.

6. You can renew by mail only if ____. All of the listed answers. You aren't listed as a sex offender. You don't have a commercial driver's license You renewed in person before.

7. What should your lane position help you do? All listed answers. Avoid surface hazards. Stay in others' blind spots Allow other drivers in your lane.

8. 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.

9. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Three seconds. 4 seconds. Two seconds. One second.

10. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield. Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Always ride with your headlight off Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers.

11. Pavement is likely to be slippery In rural areas. On multilane roads. On a windy day Soon after it has started to rain.

12. 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.

13. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position? You are more likely to hit a car in the right of the lane position. The center of the lane position is too slippery. You may avoid problems from doors opening Motorcycles should always ride in the left of the lane position.

14. 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.

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

16. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Quick, sharp turns. All these answers are correct. Normal turns Slow, tight turns.

17. In order to legally not have to wear a helmet, which of the following is true? Both you need to have $20,000 in medical benefits and you need to be 18 years old. You need to be 18 years old. You need to have $20,000 in medical benefits Both you need to have $20,000 in medical benefits and you need to be 21 years old. You need to be 21 years old.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Especially during the deer rut, one should do which of the following? All listed answers. Decrease riding speed. Be alert for deer Use high beams 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.