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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. When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
change gears
lean with the motorcycle
avoid changing gears
use the front brake
2. If the front wheel locks:
release the front brake immediately, then reapply it.
roll on the throttle.
keep it locked.
grab at the front brake.
3. To stop as quickly and as safely as possible in a curve, try to:
increase your speed through the curve.
grab the front brake.
lean as much as possible.
get the motorcycle as perpendicular to the road as possible.
4. Because operation of a motorcycle is more tiring than the operation of a car, you should:
avoid drinking water.
take frequent breaks.
keep riding even if you are tired.
eat foods high in carbohydrate.
5. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Wear reflective clothing.
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
Reduce your following distance.
Use your high beam.
6. Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do?
If there is no room for a lane change, adjust speed to open up space for the merging driver.
Give them plenty of room.
Change to another lane if one is open.
All of the above.
7. The edge of the road can be extremely dangerous because:
there is poor visibility.
it's where most oil, anti-freeze, and other vehicle fluids collect.
it's where tire tracks left by cars collect.
dirt and gravel provide little traction.
8. A group of motorcycle riders should ride in a staggered formation:
on long stretches of road.
when passing trucks.
when merging onto a freeway.
on narrow roads.
9. You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are:
stopping in an unusual place.
stopping more quickly than others might expect.
being followed too closely.
All of the above.
10. The best face protection is provided by:
a windshield.
government-approved glasses.
a face shield.
goggles.
 
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Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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