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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. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane and you need to cross them, you should:
cross the tracks at an angle of 180 degrees.
cross the tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
cross the tracks at an angle of at least 90 degrees.
edge across the tracks.
2. Most motorcycle crashes happen:
on long trips.
in construction zones.
in school zones.
on short trips.
3. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
you have had at least one drink.
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more.
you had one drink and are over the age of 21.
4. When riding a motorcycle, keep your feet:
firmly on the footrests.
with your toes pointing downward.
None of the other answers are correct.
as far forward as possible.
5. When parking at the roadside, park:
with your front tire on the curb.
at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to the curb.
on the curb.
parallel to the curb.
6. Gravel, steel plates and lane markings:
all provide better traction than wet pavement.
all provide poor traction.
all provide excellent traction.
are not slippery.
7. In a single lane of traffic there are _____ lane positions.
four
one
two
three
8. Which of the following should not be done at night?
Increase your following distance.
Increase your speed.
Adjust your lane position when necessary.
Use your high beam.
9. To know what is going on behind you:
pull off the road and check.
check your side mirrors frequently.
decrease your speed and  scan the environment ahead of you.
slow down and look around.
10. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
roads in residential areas.
gravel roads.
exit ramps.
tire markings, where other vehicles have traveled.
 
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Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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