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

Ride in the middle of the lane.

Swerve toward them.

Ride as closely to them as possible.

Make hand gestures.

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If alcohol and drugs are consumed together:

There is no difference.

Their effects can be more pronounced than if taken alone.

They may counteract each other.

They may not effect some people.

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A motorcycle with a sidecar:

Cannot be driven on highways.

Can tip over if making a turn too fast.

Is three times less stable than a regular motorcycle.

Is illegal.

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When braking, you should use:

Whatever is convenient.

Only rear brakes.

Only front brakes.

Both front and rear brakes.

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

None of these are correct.

The general wear and tread of your tires.

How clean your motorcycle is.

Your odometer.

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How long can the effects of marijuana last?

One hour.

Ten days.

Not for any significant amount of time.

More than six hours.

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Your lane position should allow you to:

Maximize your visibility.

Signal to those around you.

Position yourself to make a turn.

Do all of these things.

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Where will you usually find the fuel supply valve on a motorcycle?

Below the gas tank.

Next to the ignition.

Near the brake.

Under the seat.

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When riding at night, your following distance should be:

Should be the same as it is during the day.

Longer than it is during the day.

Shorter than it is during the day.

Whatever distance feels comfortable.

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A critical head injury is __________ times more likely when a motorcycle rider is not wearing a helmet during a crash.

two

zero

twenty

five

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In slow tight turns you should counterbalance, which means...?

Leaning your body against the turn.

Leaning your body into the turn while the motorcycle is upright.

Leaning with the motorcycle.

Staying upright and leaning the motorcycle.

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If braking in a curve:

You will have improved traction throughout the turn.

None of these are correct.

Never brake in a curve.

You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.

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A helmeted rider is how many times more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet?

There is no difference in survival rates.

Ten times.

Three times.

Two times.

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If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, avoid the far side of the right lane because:

To make sure vehicles can pass on your right.

The right side tends to have less traction.

You might run off the road.

You want to stay close to oncoming traffic.

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

2 parts

5 parts

3 parts

4 parts

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In car and motorcycle collisions, what percent are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

Over 90 percent

25 percent

Over 50 percent

Less than 10 percent

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

It varies depending on the circumstances.

The middle of the lane.

The left side of the lane.

The right side of the lane.

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

A rear wheel skid.

Losing tire pressure.

Braking your clutch.

A front wheel skid.

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You should roll on the throttle slightly as you go through a turn so that you:

Can pass anyone going too slow.

To let people know you're approaching.

Are able to stabilize the motorcycle.

Get through the turn as quickly as possible.

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As you go through a braking maneuver, the changes in traction tells you that you should:

Increase pressure on both brakes.

Reduce pressure on both brakes.

Apply more rear brake pressure and less front brake pressure.

Apply more front brake pressure and less rear brake pressure.

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A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.

Once per year.

Whenver is convenient.

At least once per month.

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You will normally find neutral where on a motorcycle?

Between 1st and 2nd gear.

Before 1st gear.

Between 3rd and 4th gear.

After 5th gear.

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Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.

Hitting the throttle.

Hitting wet pavement.

Starting your motorcycle.

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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.

While riding at low speeds.

In normal driving conditions.

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The best way to learn motorcycle maintenance is to:

Internet research.

Read the owner's manual.

Figuring it out on your own.

Ask other motorcycle owners.

Your score is

The average score is 76%

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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.

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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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