Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Michigan Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Michigan DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. 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.

2. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid. Reduce your speed. Shift to a higher gear. Accelerate. Lean your motorcycle in any direction.

3. You can be safe while drinking and riding if you stop at ____ drinks. 2 4 3 None of the listed answers. 5

4. It's illegal to operate any vehicle in michigan if your BAC is ____ or higher. 0.02 0.08 0.03 0.10

5. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Chassis. Lights. Tires All of the above.

6. Generally, motorcycles require The same amount of distance as a car to stop. Less distance than a car to stop. More room to operate safely than cars More distance than a car to stop.

7. When carrying two passengers, which one should ride in the sidecar? Neither, because you shouldn't carry more than one passenger. Either one, it doesn't matter. The lightest one The heavier one.

8. Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level? The time of day. The type of alcohol. The location in which you are drinking. How fast you drink.

9. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch? When your throttle is stuck. When being followed by a tailgater. When you need to stop quickly. When you need to avoid slipping on slippery surfaces.

10. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet.

11. You should ride with your headlight on ____. All of the time. When it's foggy. Only if you need to see better At night only.

12. There are ____ primary types of helmets. 2 3 5 4

13. When parked at the roadside, you should park at a ____ degree angle with your ____ tire touching the curb. 90-- front. 45-- front. 45-- rear. 90-- rear.

14. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles. Your visibility may be reduced. Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult You may be riding in their blind spots.

15. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because Traction is poor beside parked cars. You may collide with a car. Someone may open his or her door into your path It decreases visibility.

16. How should you park by a roadside? At an angle with the rear wheel at the curb. In specialized motorcycle parking spaces only. None of the listed answers Take up two spaces to protect your bike.

17. You can increase your line of sight when preparing to pass by Swerving from side to side. Lifting your face shield. Increasing your speed Riding in the left lane position.

18. 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.

19. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Riding while under the influence. Not wearing proper gear. Faulty traffic signals Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way.

20. Before every lane change, you should Check your blind spots. Check your mirrors. Look over your shoulder Do all of the above.

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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.