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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%).
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To decrease your chances of being involved in a collision:
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identify and separate hazards.
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All of the other answers are correct.
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search your path.
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be prepared to act.
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2.
______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
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Bad drivers are
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Not being seen is
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Seasonal changes are
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Traffic signals are
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3.
Maximum straight-line braking
is accomplished by:
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applying both brakes until the rear wheel locks.
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applying only the front brake.
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applying the front brake and then the rear brake.
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fully applying
both front and rear brakes
without locking either wheel.
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4.
When someone follows too closely, you should:
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pull over and stop.
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sound your horn.
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flash your brake lights.
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change lanes and let them pass.
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5.
While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must:
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not lean at all.
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lean at different angles.
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lean together at the same angle.
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None of the above.
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6.
A _____-second following distance leaves a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve if the driver ahead suddenly stops.
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two
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four
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one
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three
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7.
______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
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Rising slightly off the seat
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Using a higher gear
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Pulling in the clutch
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Rolling on the throttle
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8.
To avoid hazardous situations and reduce their risk, experienced riders:
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avoid carrying passengers.
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scan the road ahead.
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swerve often.
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pull in the clutch when turning.
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9.
If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
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gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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apply both brakes evenly.
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rise slightly off the seat.
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apply the brake of the flat tire.
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10.
To know what is going on behind you:
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slow down and look around.
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check your side mirrors frequently.
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decrease your speed and scan the environment ahead of you.
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pull off the road and check.
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