Michigan DMV Motorcycle Test #11

1. Which of the following surfaces poses the greatest hazard to motorcycles?

Dry, cold pavement
Wet pavement right after it has started to rain
Hot pavement in the sun
Pavement in northern climates

2. When negotiating a turn, motorcyclists should:

press on the handle grip in the direction of the turn.
All the other answers are correct.
roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension.
look through the turn to where you want to go.

3. You can initiate a swerve by:

pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.
downshifting gears.
applying the rear brake.
pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.

4. When parking at the roadside, park:

on the curb.
with your front wheel touching the curb.
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
parallel to the curb.

5. When behind a car, ride in ________________ - where a driver is most likely to see you.

the center portion of the lane
the wet part of the lane
the left portion of the lane
the right portion of the lane

6. Motorcycles riders should avoid riding on big buildups of oil and grease usually found:

7. What is the best lane position for being seen?

8. To ride safely at night:

Increase your following distance.
Use your high beam.
Decrease your speed.
All of the above.

9. When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.

10. You should increase your following distance:

MICHIGAN DMV MOTORCYCLE TEST