Michigan Motorcycle Test 02

If you’re feeling unsure about how to prepare, don’t worry! This guide will break down everything you need to know, from what’s on the test to how you can ace it with the help of practice tests and motorcycle safety courses.

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Michigan Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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If you have to brake in a curve, your first move should be...?

To use engine braking

To try to get the motorcycle upright

To use rear brake only

To increase your lean angle

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As you ride you should monitor your path of travel up to where you will be...?

In 4 seconds time

In 12 seconds time

In 18 seconds time

In 15 seconds time

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A good way of 'bonding' with your motorcycle is...?

To use your arms to steer rather than support

To wear clothing supplied by your motorcycle manufacturer

To regularly shift your position when riding

To sit on it occasionally when in the garage

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On a normal motorcycle, you will find neutral...?

After 5th gear

Between 2nd and 3rd gear

Between 1st and 2nd gear

After 1st gear

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One of the best ways to avoid becoming involved in a crash is...?

To make sure you ride as fast as legally permitted

To make sure you are loud

To make sure you ride aggressively

To make sure you are visible

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Ideally, you should adjust your handlebars so that your hands are...?

Level with your lowest rib

Level with your elbows

Level with your shoulders

Level with your hips

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If you don't keep your right wrist flat when you start, you are in danger of...?

Applying too much front brake

Being unable to apply enough throttle

Applying too much throttle

Being unable to apply enough front brake

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Where on a normal motorcycle would you find your fuel supply valve?

Just below the gas tank

Just below the gear shift lever

Next to the rear brake pedal

Just above the ignition switch

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You should make sure that your brake light...?

Is operated at least by the front lever

Is operated by both levers independently

Is operated at least by both levers together

Is operated at least by the rear pedal

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Your first priority on approaching a curve should be...?

To pick the fastest line

To accelerate

To downshift your gears

To cut your speed

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Why does a motorcycle require more frequent attention than a car?

Because motorcycles are more complex than cars

Because motorcycles aren't built as well as cars

Because minor technical failures can be fatal on a motorcycle

For all of these reasons

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If you set off but after a short time the engine cuts out and will not restart, the first thing you should suspect is...?

A fuel line blockage

A closed fuel supply valve

A broken throttle

A broken clutch

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You should roll on the throttle slightly as you go through a turn in order to...?

Prepare to exit as fast as possible

Pass anyone else also in the turn

Increase engine noise to warn others

Stabilize your motorcycle

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In slow tight turns you should counterbalance, which means...?

Leaving the motorcycle upright and cleaning yourself

Leaning with the motorcycle

Staying upright and leaning the motorcycle

Leaning the opposite direction to the motorcycle

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A full pre-ride inspection should take place...?

Before every group ride

Before every touring ride

Before every long ride

Before every ride

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You have come to a stop in a jam on the freeway. The best gear to be in is...?

Neutral

2nd

3rd

1st

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Going through a curve, you should look where you want to go by turning...?

Your head and shoulders

Your head

Your torso from the hips

Just your eyes

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If you are going too fast when you downshift, you are risking...?

Engine seizure

A front wheel skid

A broken clutch

A rear wheel skid

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A side stand can be dangerous unless...?

It returns to within 15° of the up position

It can be operated with minimal pressure

It returns to within 5° of the up position

The spring holds it tightly in the up position

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When you release the throttle, it should...?

Slowly return to half open

Remain where you left it

Snap back to fully closed

Slowly return to fully closed

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As you go through a braking maneuver, the changes in traction mean that you should...?

Apply more pressure on both brakes

Apply less pressure on both brakes

Apply more rear brake and less front

Apply more front brake and less rear

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You should choose a lane position which allows you to...?

Do all of these things

Tell others what you are going to do

Position yourself correctly for turns

Make you as visible as possible

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When is the best time to adjust your mirrors?

Standing behind the motorcycle, before you start

Seated on the motorcycle, before you start

Before you reach a speed of 10 mph

Before you join the freeway

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At a minimum, how often should you check your brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level?

Monthly

Bimonthly

Fortnightly

Weekly

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What percentage of your total stopping power is provided by your front brake?

60%

70%+

35%

50%

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The best way to discover how to maintain your motorcycle is...?

Asking advice from friends

Asking your dealer's advice

Looking on internet forums

Reading the owner's manual

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In a crash between a motorcycle and a car, it will almost always be...?

Neither drivers' fault

Partially both drivers' fault

The motorcyclist's fault

The car driver's fault

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When you upshift gear, you should...?

Roll off the throttle

Roll on the throttle

Maintain constant throttle

Change throttle depending on conditions

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For the purposes of lane positioning, you should divide your lane into...?

4 parts

2 parts

3 parts

5 parts

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The reason to maintain a cushion of space all around you is to...?

Give you room to maneuver

Give you more time

All of these things

Give you an escape route

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