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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 you approach a blind intersection:
you should make a U-turn as soon as possible.
move to the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver’s field of vision as soon as possible.
make sure you are not being followed.
pull away from the curb without checking for traffic behind.
2. You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
in heavy traffic.
only in designated lanes.
whenever it is better to do so.
Never
3. What's the best color to be more visible to other drivers?
Green
Yellow
Orange
All of the above.
4. When passing a line of parked cars you should:
drive in the right lane position.
swerve from side to side.
drive in the left lane position.
drive as slowly as possible.
5. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is influenced by:
your drinking experience.
your DUI.
how fast you drink.
how fast you travel.
6. Before taking a trip with your motorcycle, it is important to check:
the tires and wheels.
the lights.
oild and fluids.
All of the above.
7. Approach turns and curves with caution. Use these four steps for better control:
1. Look 2. Slow 3. Roll 4. Lean
1. Slow 2. Look 3. Lean 4. Roll
1. Lean 2. Look 3. Slow 4. Roll
1. Roll 2. Slow 3. Look 4. Lean
8. What is the safest braking method?
Using only the front brake
Use the front brake first and then the rear brake
Using only the rear brake
Using both brakes at the same time
9. When riding a motorcycle, you should maintain a ____-second safe following ditance between you and the vehicle ahead.
one
five
four
two
10. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is:
never permitted.
only permitted if you are carrying a passenger.
only permitted in residential areas.
permitted in heavy traffic.
 
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MI Motorcycle Permit Test

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