Michigan Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 12

If you accumulate twelve or more points within a two-year period, you may have to undergo a driver reexamination.

Source: Driver Reexaminations, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know

Not quite. The answer is keeping your knees against the gas tank.

You can help keep your balance while riding by keeping your knees against the gas tank.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Before you mount your motorcycle, you should check the tires, fluids, and signal lights.

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 Press the handgrip in the direction in which you want to swerve.

The proper way to swerve is to press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction. Then lean with the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is reduce your reaction time.

You should cover the clutch and the brake whenever you want to reduce your reaction time.

Not quite. The answer is increasing your following distance.

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by increasing your following distance to give yourself more time to react.

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 helps stabilize the motorcycle.

Rolling on the throttle in a turn helps stabilize the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is Never

Never share a lane with a car. A motorcycle requires a full lane width to maneuver safely, just as a car does. In Michigan, it is illegal for a motorcycle to ride alongside a car.

Not quite. The answer is behind the leader.

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is you may be riding in their blind spots.

It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because you may be riding in their blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is lean in the direction of the turn.

To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and lean in the direction of the turn.

Not quite. The answer is Decelerating

When turning a motorcycle, you should avoid decelerating. Maintain your speed or accelerate to help steady the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is reduce your speed

When you ride on slippery pavement, you should slow down as much as possible to avoid a skid. Avoid sudden moves. Apply the front brake gradually to avoid locking the front wheel.

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

When looking where you want to turn, turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Moving your shoulders or upper body may turn the motorcycle more than you want. Keep your eyes level with the horizon and reduce your speed before the turn.

Not quite. The answer is before every ride.

Before every ride, perform a T-CLOCS inspection. It includes the following checks: T (Tires and wheels), C (Controls), L (Lights and electrics), O (Oil and other fluids), C (Chassis), and S (Stands). Check the chain as part of the chassis inspection.

Not quite. The answer is Change lanes or adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver.

Give merging drivers plenty of room. Change to another lane if one is open. If there is no room for a lane change, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver and stay near the center of your lane.

Not quite. The answer is five

A group of motorcycle riders should be no larger than four or five riders. If it is larger, they should split up into smaller groups.

Not quite. The answer is about the same distance to stop as a car.

Motorcycles require about the same distance to stop as cars do. Make sure you leave an adequate space cushion.