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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. Maximum straight-line braking is accomplished by:
applying only the front brake.
applying both brakes until the rear wheel locks.
fully applying both front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
applying the front brake and then the rear brake.
2. If your motorcycle takes longer than normal to stop, you should:
increase your following distance.
increase your speed.
change lanes.
decrease your following distance.
3. When parking next to a curb, you should park with _______ touching the curb.
You should never park next to a curb.
the front wheel
both wheels
the rear wheel
4. When you swerve, always:
brake before or after swerving.
brake while swerving.
brake before swerving.
brake after swerving.
5. When you slow more quickly than others might expect, you should:
change your lane position.
ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible.
flash your brake light.
sound your horn.
6. Your lane position should:
increase your ability to see and be seen.
communicate your intentions.
avoid wind blast from other vehicles.
All the other answers are correct.
7. To fasten cargo to a motorcycle, use:
strips of cloth
elastic cords
rope
a towing trailer
8. To safely carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must have:
passenger headlight.
an approved passenger license.
sun protection.
passenger seat and footrests.
9. When riding a motorcycle, you must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ second(s) behind the vehicle in front of you.
2
4
3
1
10. When riding at night you should:
use your high-beam light, if possible.
increase the following distance.
reduce your speed.
All of the above.
 
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MI Motorcycle Test

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