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

To let people know you're approaching.

Get through the turn as quickly as possible.

Can pass anyone going too slow.

Are able to stabilize the motorcycle.

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When braking, you should use:

Both front and rear brakes.

Only rear brakes.

Only front brakes.

Whatever is convenient.

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The gear shift lever is located:

On the left handlebar.

In front of the left footrest.

Behind the right footrest.

In front of the right footrest.

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

Your head and shoulders.

Your entire upper body.

Only your eyes.

Only your head.

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How long can the effects of marijuana last?

Not for any significant amount of time.

More than six hours.

One hour.

Ten days.

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When approaching a curve your priority should be to:

Reduce your speed.

Shift down two gears.

Find the most aggressive line to make the turn.

Make the turn at maximum speed.

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What is the minimum amount of times you check your brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level?

Once per year.

Once per month.

Once per day.

Once per week.

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

The right side tends to have less traction.

You want to stay close to oncoming traffic.

You might run off the road.

To make sure vehicles can pass on your right.

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When riding at night, your following distance should be:

Shorter than it is during the day.

Longer than it is during the day.

Whatever distance feels comfortable.

Should be the same as it is during the day.

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Brightly-colored helmets:

Are for fashion only.

Are distracting to other drivers.

Do not offer the same protection as other helmets.

Make riders more visible.

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If you can't avoid an obstacle and must ride over it, you should:

Maintain your speed.

Hit it at a high speed.

Brake hard when making contact.

Slow down as much as safely possible.

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To best stay in control of a motorcycle a rider should:

Always have at least one hand on the handlebar.

Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.

Always drive the speed limit.

Never brake in a curve.

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In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Is not advised.

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.

Can cause exhaustion and dehydration.

Can get you a ticket.

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

2 parts

5 parts

4 parts

3 parts

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When riding with a passenger in a sidecar you should always:

None of these are correct.

Slow down sooner than usual.

Expect to stop more quickly than usual.

Assume you are easier to see.

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If you're stuck in a traffic jam on a freeway the best gear to be in is?

3rd

Neutral

1st

2nd

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As you ride you should monitor your path of travel up to where you will be in how many seconds?

12 seconds

20 seconds

5 seconds

30 seconds

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If your motorcycle starts to handle differently during a ride you should:

Ride until you find the next service station.

Check the motorcycle's tires once you return home.

Pull over and check the tires.

Maintain speed and test both brakes.

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Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Hitting wet pavement.

Hitting the throttle.

Using the brakes.

Starting your motorcycle.

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When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.

All of these reasons.

The left side of the lane is the safest part of the lane.

So you can signal to oncoming traffic.

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The best way to avoid a crash is to:

Make sure your bike is loud enough.

Make sure you are visible.

Ride at the speed limit.

Have a valid license.

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

Losing tire pressure.

Braking your clutch.

A rear wheel skid.

A front wheel skid.

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

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

Do anything to avoid the animal.

Stay in your lane.

Move to the next lane immediately.

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Before going for a ride you should check all of the following except:

Damage to the paint.

Tire tread.

Tire pressure.

Mirror position.

Your score is

The average score is 88%

5/5 - (3 votes)

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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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