Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person.

You may carry a passenger if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. This means that it must have a passenger seat and designated footrests.

Not quite. The answer is No, because sharing a lane will not leave you enough room to maneuver.

In Michigan, pairing up is not illegal. However, pairing up is unsafe because you may not have enough room to maneuver to avoid a hazard on the roadway. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to maneuver safely.

Not quite. The answer is Center

To be seen by the driver of the vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the center lane position. This will put your image in the middle of the vehicle's rear-view mirror. If you ride in the left lane position, your image may appear in the vehicle's left side mirror. However, drivers tend to check their rear-view mirror more often than their side mirrors.

Not quite. The answer is Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to others.

Reduce your speed as you approach an intersection. Increase your chances of being seen at the intersection. Turn on your headlight and ride in a lane position that provides the best view of oncoming traffic. Never count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles must not exceed the posted speed limit of 40 mph.

This sign shows that the speed limit is 40 mph. This is the maximum speed you can travel under ideal conditions.

Not quite. The answer is two

By leaving at least two seconds between you and the vehicle ahead of you, you give yourself a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the vehicle ahead of you stops suddenly. However, new motorcyclists should leave a four-second following distance.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above situations

A driver may try to share your lane in heavy traffic, when the driver wants to pass you, or when you are preparing to turn at an intersection. Ride in the center lane position to discourage drivers from sharing your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is Wearing sturdy clothing

Wearing sturdy clothing does NOT lessen your chances of being involved in a collision, although it will help protect you if you are involved in one.

Not quite. The answer is Cover the clutch and the brake.

When approaching an intersection, you can reduce your reaction time by covering the clutch and the brake so you'll be prepared to stop quickly.

Not quite. The answer is Only if you are carrying at least one passenger

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are designed for vehicles with multiple occupants, such as carpools. This sign states that this HOV lane is an HOV 2+ lane, which requires at least two occupants in each vehicle. That is, a driver and at least one passenger.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Before every lane change, you should check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and check your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is You may go straight or turn right.

This is a regulatory sign that directs you to go straight or make a right turn.

Not quite. The answer is flat.

Hold the handgrips firmly. Start with your right wrist flat. This will keep you from accidentally using too much throttle.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

This sign indicates a double curve ahead. The road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. (If there were a triple curve ahead, a winding road sign would be posted instead.) Slow down, keep right, and do not pass.

Not quite. The answer is the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

During normal turns, the rider should lean with the motorcycle. In slow turns, the rider should remain upright while the motorcycle leans.

Not quite. The answer is veering into another lane of traffic.

If you take a turn too fast, you may end up veering into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve into the left lane

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. Ride in the center or right portion of the lane if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left side. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option.

Not quite. The answer is 4

When following another vehicle, you should leave enough of a space cushion to give yourself adequate time to react. Various authorities disagree about how much is reasonable. The Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual recommends at least four seconds.