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. 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.

2. Nearly what percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking beforehand? 40% 15% 75% 50%

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

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 brake control should you use when you need to stop? Both front and rear brake. The rear brake. The emergency brake. The front brake.

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. Alcohol hits your brain within ____ after consumption. 30 minutes. Minutes. Hours None of the listed answers.

8. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop? At the stop line first, then further forward. At the stop line only. On the stop line. Past the stop line, where you can see clearly.

9. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow in the path of the other driver. Follow the driver very closely. Watch the driver's movements Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road.

10. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. Your head with a helmet. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. The clutch and both brakes.

11. Motorcycles require ____ stopping distance than/as a car. It varies between motorcycles. More. The same. Less.

12. The front brake is more important because It is used most often. It provides most of the stopping power. It provides less of the stopping power It provides all of the stopping power.

13. If a group desires to pass traffic on a freeway, they may pass ____. From a staggered formation, one by one as a group. In groups side by side as long as it's safe. None of the listed answers One every mile and they can meet back up later.

14. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Look both ways. Cover the clutch and the brake. Maintain or increase your speed Point your toes downward.

15. If your chain on your motorcycle breaks, you'll lose power to ____. None of the listed answers. The entire motorcycle. The front wheel The rear wheel.

16. When is it important to use your side mirrors? Before changing lanes. Before you slow down. When you are stopped at an intersection. All of the above.

17. 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.

18. Motorcycles have either 2 or 3 wheels and can reach speeds greater than ____ mph. 15 30 20 35

19. When following another vehicle, the ____ of the lane position is the best for being seen. Right. Left or right. Left. Center.

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

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.