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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%).
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When negotiating a turn, motorcyclists should:
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look through the turn to where you want to go.
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All the other answers are correct.
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roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension.
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maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually through the turn.
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2.
What is the best lane position for being seen?
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The center of the lane
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It depends on the situation
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The left portion of the lane
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The right portion of the lane
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3.
Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
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Holding in the clutch
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Leaning back
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Avoiding sudden moves
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Maintaining or increasing your speed
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4.
When you are being passed from behind,
you should:
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avoid moving into the portion of the
lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
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avoid riding in the center of the lane.
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swerve as soon as you can.
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ride on the shoulder of the road.
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5.
What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind?
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Center
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Left
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Center or left
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Left or right
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6.
Remind your passenger to tighten his or her hold when you:
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approach surface hazards.
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are about to start from a stop.
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All the other answers are correct.
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are about to turn sharply.
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7.
The best lane position to ride in is:
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the one where you are most likely to be seen.
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the center lane position.
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the right lane position.
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the left lane position.
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8.
When you ride with other motorcyclists, you should:
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keep your distance.
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check your mirrors frequently.
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keep the group small.
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All of the above.
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9.
You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:
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the throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.
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you start to lose control in a curve.
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a tire goes flat.
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the motorcycle starts to wobble.
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10.
While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. What should you do?
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Stop inside the crosswalk.
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Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
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Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian.
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Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.
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