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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.
You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
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in heavy traffic.
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whenever it is better to do so.
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Never
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only in designated lanes.
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2.
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT:
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grip the handlebars firmly.
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accelerate out of the wobble.
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roll off the throttle.
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leave the road as soon as you
can.
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3.
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
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in front of the leader.
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in the middle of the group.
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in front of the last rider.
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behind the leader.
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4.
Wobbling can be caused by:
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defective wheel alignment.
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lower tire pressure.
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All the other answers are correct.
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improperly loading your bike.
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5.
Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
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Maintaining or increasing your speed
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Holding in the clutch
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Avoiding sudden moves
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Leaning back
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6.
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
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in construction zones.
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in school zones.
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on short trips.
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on long trips.
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7.
To swerve correctly:
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Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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Shift your weight quickly.
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Turn the handlebars quickly.
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Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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8.
If the front tire goes flat while
riding:
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make sure the tire pressure, shock
spring preload and
dampers are at the recommended
settings for the weight.
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avoid using the rear brake.
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twist the throttle back and forth
several times.
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hold the handlegrips firmly,
ease off the throttle, and keep
a straight course.
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9.
If the front wheel locks:
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grab at the front brake.
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release the front brake immediately, then reapply it.
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keep it locked.
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roll on the throttle.
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10.
When riding, you should:
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keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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keep your arms straight.
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turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
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