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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 should increase your following distance:
when you are being tailgated.
on slippery roads.
in heavy traffic.
All of the above.
2. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if:
you have had at least one drink.
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more.
you had one drink and are over the age of 21.
you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
3. When riding long distances, you should stop and get off the motorcycle at least every:
two hours.
round trip.
four hours.
30 miles.
4. If you take curves or turns too fast, you may end up:
tipping over.
twisting the throttle.
shifting gears.
crossing into another lane of traffic.
5. If the front tire locks while riding, you should:
immediately operate the engine cut-off switch.
pull the kill engine switch.
keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
release the front brake immediately then reapply it firmly.
6. In the 'Evaluate' step of the SEE strategy, you must have a plan to reduce risks, particularly when faced with:
potholes, guardrails, bridges.
vehicles that may move into your path.
traffic signals and warning signs.
All of the above.
7. To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:
keep your knees against the gas tank.
slow down before through turn.
drag the rear brake.
shift down through the gears with the clutch.
8. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the left foot pedal
the left hand lever
the right hand lever
the right foot pedal
9. When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
use the front brake
change gears
lean with the motorcycle
avoid changing gears
10. When parked next to a curb, your motorcycle should be positioned:
None of the other answers is correct.
at an angle with the front wheel touching the curb.
parallel to the curb.
at an angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
 
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MI Motorcycle Test

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