MI DMV MOTORCYCLE LICENSE TEST

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Operating a motorcycle safely requires special skills and knowledge. To earn your motorcycle license in Michigan, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on information, practices and ideas from the Michigan Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules, traffic laws and safe riding practices. The test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%).
1. Motorcyle riders may share a lane with another vehicle:
in construction zones.
when passing the vehicle.
Never
when traffic is heavy.
2. The best lane position for a motorcycle:
is in the left part of the lane, next to the center line.
is in the right part of the lane, next to the curb.
is the center lane position.
can vary depending on road and/or traffic conditions.
3. The right foot pedal controls:
the throttle.
the rear brake.
the front brake.
the clutch.
4. You should make a special point of using your mirror(s):
All the other answers are correct.
before you change lanes.
when you are stopped at an intersection.
before you slow down.
5. To stop as quickly and as safely as possible in a curve, try to:
increase your speed through the curve.
get the motorcycle as perpendicular to the road as possible.
lean as much as possible.
grab the front brake.
6. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Reduce your following distance.
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
Use your high beam.
Wear reflective clothing.
7. Which type of clothing is best for daytime riding?
Reflective and bright-colored
Fitted
Dark and durable
Leather
8. When parking at the roadside, park:
on the curb.
parallel to the curb.
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
with your front wheel touching the curb.
9. To cross railroad tracks, you should:
turn to take the tracks head-on.
cross at a 30-degree angle.
cross at a 10-degree angle.
ride straight within your lane.
10. To avoid fatigue:
take frequent rest breaks.
apply both brakes at the same time.
drink a lot of coffee.
do not ride at night.
 
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MI DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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