Michigan
Motorcycle Test

It’s important that you don’t take your Michigan motorcycle license test for granted, or you may find yourself taking it multiple times. This site provides a huge database of questions in our Michigan motorcycle practice test that you can take for free over and over again in preparation for your testing day. Taking our practice test will help you gain confidence as you’ll experience the same types of test questions that the actual Michigan driver’s license test covers. Between this resource and closely studying the Michigan motorcycle operator manual, you should be well prepared for the Michigan motorcycle permit test and everything contained in the test. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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Should you wear a riding jacket if the weather is warm?

Not if the temperature is over 80 degrees.

Never.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.

It depends on the humidity.

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Going through a curve, you should look where you want to go by turning:

Your head and shoulders.

Only your eyes.

Your entire upper body.

Only your head.

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When braking, you should use:

Only rear brakes.

Both front and rear brakes.

Whatever is convenient.

Only front brakes.

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When should you reduce your following distance?

When traffic is heavy.

In light traffic.

When following another motorcycle.

When on dry pavement.

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In terms of lane positioning, you should divide the land into:

3 parts

5 parts

2 parts

4 parts

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A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.

Whenver is convenient.

At least once per month.

Once per year.

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You should check to make sure that your brake light:

At least works with the rear pedal.

Operates with both levers independently.

Works with at least one lever.

At least works with both levers at once.

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How long can the effects of marijuana last?

Ten days.

Not for any significant amount of time.

One hour.

More than six hours.

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How can you encourage cars to avoid trying to share your lane?

Ride as closely to them as possible.

Swerve toward them.

Ride in the middle of the lane.

Make hand gestures.

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Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

Your odometer.

How clean your motorcycle is.

None of these are correct.

The general wear and tread of your tires.

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When riding at night, your following distance should be:

Whatever distance feels comfortable.

Longer than it is during the day.

Should be the same as it is during the day.

Shorter than it is during the day.

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A good way of 'bonding' with your motorcycle is to:

Share it with other riders.

Spend more time on the motorcycle when not riding it.

Use your arms to steer rather than support.

Change positions often.

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When approaching an intersection:

Use hand signals to alert the driver behind you.

Prepare to move through as quickly as possible.

Never assume other drivers see you.

Flash your lights.

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What is the best position within the lane while riding a motorcycle?

The middle of the lane.

It varies depending on the circumstances.

The right side of the lane.

The left side of the lane.

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If you are riding in traffic and a small fox runs into your lane, you should:

Do anything to avoid the animal.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

Stay in your lane.

Move to the next lane immediately.

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If you are going too fast when you downshift, you run the risk of:

Losing tire pressure.

A front wheel skid.

Braking your clutch.

A rear wheel skid.

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Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Hitting the throttle.

Hitting wet pavement.

Starting your motorcycle.

Using the brakes.

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Riding with a passenger:

Can make turning easier.

Can impact the handling of a motorcycle.

Is generally safer than riding alone.

Is illegal at night.

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The best time to adjust your mirrors is:

Seated on the bike before you start it.

Standing on your motorcycle before or after you start it.

In normal driving conditions.

While riding at low speeds.

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If you get tired while riding, the best thing to do is:

Take deep breaths to increase your oxygen levels.

Ride slowly to remain safe.

Stop as soon as possible and get some rest.

Speed up to get to your destination quickly.

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If your motorcycle has convex mirrors instead of flat mirrors, practicing with them is helpful because:

Unlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.

The reflection is darker than flat mirrors.

They make images look even closer than regular mirrors.

They provide a 180 degree view.

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If you have to brake during a curve, the first thing you should do is:

Lean into the turn.

Use only the rear brake.

Get the motorcycle upright.

Use only the front brake.

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Expand the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you when:

When you feel drowsy.

Road conditions create greater stopping distances.

When you want to drive faster than usual.

If the person in front of you is driving slowly.

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In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can get you a ticket.

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Can cause exhaustion and dehydration.

Is not advised.

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If you fail to keep your right wrist flat when you start, you may:

Not be able to apply enough throttle.

Not be able to start your motorcycle.

Apply too much throttle.

Not be able to apply the rear brake.

Your score is

The average score is 73%

5/5 - (3 votes)

Motorcycle License

How To Get A Michigan Motorcycle License

Surrounded by the Great Lakes, Michigan’s shorelines make for an amazing road trip, particularly if you have a Michigan motorcycle license. Riders can take a state sponsored motorcycle safety course, pass it, and then apply for their CY endorsement at their local Secretary of State after passing a vision test. Or, they can receive a temporary Michigan motorcycle drivers permit after passing the written knowledge test to receive a temporary instruction permit from the Secretary of State and then take a third party motorcycle skills test to gain their certification.

If you have a currently valid motorcycle license when you move to Michigan you can contact your local Secretary of State office to learn what your options are for transferring or applying for a new Michigan motorcycle license. You can find your nearest Michigan SoS location here along with their office hours.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certifies RiderCoaches in Michigan to become expert riders who also have the ability to train other riders at approved rider education programs. To become a RiderCoach you can find more information on the Michigan Secretary of State website. Michigan is somewhat unique in that it outsources all of its training courses. To find the location closest to you, you can use the motorcyclist training site locator on their website.

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Michigan Motorcycle License Test Tips

The Michigan motorcycle license knowledge test is administered at a secretary of state office. The test contains 20 multiple choice questions and is based on information from the motorcycle operator’s manual, which you can download a copy in the link above. To pass the test you’ll need to answer at least 16 questions correctly. To pass the test you’ll need to have a firm understanding of safe riding practices, understand road signs, and general rules of the road while riding a motorcycle.

One of the final steps you’ll need to take to earn your motorcycle license is passing the Michigan on-cycle skills tests. The rider skills test conducted in Michigan by a certified test examiner from a third-party provider approved by the state of Michigan. Skills you’ll be expected to demonstrate include avoiding engine stalls, managing weaving in and out of cones, stopping, making U-turns, and making defensive swerves. To find a skills testing location and schedule your test, you can use the Secretary of State website.

Additional Information

Information on the Michigan Secretary of State

The Michigan SoS is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_46351---,00.html
Phone: 888.767.6424

To find the office hours and / or location nearest you, please visit:
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1640_14837-34560--,00.html

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