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

Asking your dealer's advice

Looking on internet forums

Asking advice from friends

Reading the owner's manual

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

2 parts

5 parts

4 parts

3 parts

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

Being unable to apply enough throttle

Being unable to apply enough front brake

Applying too much throttle

Applying too much front brake

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

Give you more time

Give you room to maneuver

Give you an escape route

All of these things

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

Just below the gear shift lever

Next to the rear brake pedal

Just below the gas tank

Just above the ignition switch

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

To wear clothing supplied by your motorcycle manufacturer

To regularly shift your position when riding

To sit on it occasionally when in the garage

To use your arms to steer rather than support

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

To use engine braking

To increase your lean angle

To try to get the motorcycle upright

To use rear brake only

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

To cut your speed

To pick the fastest line

To accelerate

To downshift your gears

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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

Stabilize your motorcycle

Pass anyone else also in the turn

Increase engine noise to warn others

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

Bimonthly

Weekly

Fortnightly

Monthly

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When you upshift gear, you should...?

Roll on the throttle

Maintain constant throttle

Change throttle depending on conditions

Roll off the throttle

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

Leaning the opposite direction to the motorcycle

Leaning with the motorcycle

Staying upright and leaning the motorcycle

Leaving the motorcycle upright and cleaning yourself

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

Just your eyes

Your torso from the hips

Your head

Your head and shoulders

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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 18 seconds time

In 15 seconds time

In 12 seconds time

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

Because motorcycles are more complex than cars

For all of these reasons

Because minor technical failures can be fatal on a motorcycle

Because motorcycles aren't built as well as cars

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

35%

70%+

60%

50%

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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 more rear brake and less front

Apply less pressure on both brakes

Apply more front brake and less rear

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

To make sure you ride aggressively

To make sure you ride as fast as legally permitted

To make sure you are loud

To make sure you are visible

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

2nd

1st

3rd

Neutral

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

Before every group ride

Before every touring ride

Before every ride

Before every long ride

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When is the best time to adjust your mirrors?

Before you reach a speed of 10 mph

Seated on the motorcycle, before you start

Before you join the freeway

Standing behind the motorcycle, before you start

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

Make you as visible as possible

Do all of these things

Tell others what you are going to do

Position yourself correctly for turns

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

Level with your elbows

Level with your lowest rib

Level with your hips

Level with your shoulders

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

A front wheel skid

A rear wheel skid

A broken clutch

Engine seizure

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A side stand can be dangerous unless...?

It can be operated with minimal pressure

It returns to within 15° of the up position

It returns to within 5° of the up position

The spring holds it tightly in the up position

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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 broken clutch

A fuel line blockage

A broken throttle

A closed fuel supply valve

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

Remain where you left it

Snap back to fully closed

Slowly return to half open

Slowly return to fully closed

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

Is operated at least by the front lever

Is operated at least by both levers together

Is operated by both levers independently

Is operated at least by the rear pedal

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What’s on the Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test?

The Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test features 30 multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate your understanding of key topics from the operator manual. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll be tested on:

1. Road Rules

Motorcyclists in Michigan must follow all standard traffic laws, but there are additional rules specific to riders. The practice test will cover:

Right-of-way rules
Proper lane positioning
Managing intersections and roundabouts

Make sure you’re comfortable with these laws—they’re fundamental for your and others’ safety.

2. Traffic Signs and Signals

Identifying traffic signs and signals is a core part of the test. You’ll be expected to recognize common signs, such as stop signs and yield signs, and motorcycle-specific signals like curve warnings and slipperiness alerts.

3. Safe Motorcycle Operation

Riding a motorcycle requires specific skills, and the test evaluates your knowledge. Expect questions on proper braking, turning, and safely operating in adverse weather conditions.

4. Sharing the Road

Riders must know how to safely share the road with cars, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians. Test questions may focus on handling blind spots, maintaining a safe following distance, and navigating high-traffic areas.

If you’re struggling with these topics, review the relevant sections of the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual and retake the practice test until you feel confident.