Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Michigan Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

When setting up a pass on another vehicle, you should position yourself...?

a. In the right of the lane, well back

b. In the center of the lane, close up

c. In the left of the lane, well back

d. In the left of the lane, close up

Question 1 of 30

You're nearly home and planning to pull into your driveway, what's the best way to let drivers behind know what you're up to?

a. Flash your brake light

b. Turn round to make eye contact

c. Point to where you're going

d. Sound your horn

Question 2 of 30

You are twice as likely to be seen in daylight if you...?

a. Leave your turn signals on

b. Ride aggressively

c. Have your headlight on

d. Keep flashing your brake light

Question 3 of 30

Which is the only color you should choose on this list for a motorcycle jacket?

a. Green

b. Brown

c. Black

d. Beige

Question 4 of 30

You should make a special point of using your mirrors...?

a. When stopped at an intersection

b. At all of these times

c. Before you change lanes

d. Before you slow down

Question 5 of 30

As you cross an intersection with cars waiting to turn left across your lane, you should...?

a. Turn sharply away from them

b. Accelerate as hard as you can

c. Gradually edge away from them

d. Gradually move towards them

Question 6 of 30

The biggest danger a parked car presents to you is that...?

a. The driver may pull a U-turn

b. The driver may open their door

c. The driver may pull in to your lane

d. The driver may throw rubbish from the windows

Question 7 of 30

There is generally enough traction on the grease strip in the middle of the lane unless...

a. It's overcast

b. It's very hot

c. It's very cold

d. It has been raining

Question 8 of 30

Making a head check means...?

a. Looking into your blind spot

b. Signaling by nodding your head

c. Assessing your mental state

d. Examining your helmet

Question 9 of 30

You should try to avoid riding with cars either side of you...?

a. Because they may block your escape route

b. Because they may cut across you

c. For all of these reasons

d. Because you may be in their blind spot

Question 10 of 30

Before moving out to make a pass, you should...?

a. Employ your turn signal

b. Do all of these things

c. Turn to look behind you

d. Check your mirror

Question 11 of 30

You should increase your following distance if...?

a. The pavement is slippery

b. Any of these apply

c. Traffic is heavy

d. You can't see traffic ahead

Question 12 of 30

Which of these is not part of the SEE strategy?

a. Search

b. Evaluate

c. Speed

d. Execute

Question 13 of 30

The best thing to do to deal with blast from larger vehicles is to...?

a. Accelerate hard

b. Move towards the vehicle

c. Stay in the center of the lane

d. Move away from the vehicle

Question 14 of 30

There is a driver waiting at an intersection on your right. They are looking straight at you; you may assume...?

a. They have seen you

b. They will stay where they are

c. Nothing at all

d. They will yield to you

Question 15 of 30

Your SEE strategy should include evaluating all traffic signs and signals ahead...?

a. They will affect what you can do

b. For all of these reasons

c. They will affect what other drivers will do

d. They will affect what pedestrians will do

Question 16 of 30

To be safe at a blind intersection, you must...?

a. Lean forward to check for traffic

b. Sound your horn to warn other traffic

c. Cross at high speed to avoid other traffic

d. Use your ears to listen for traffic

Question 17 of 30

You should not share your lane with another vehicle...?

a. Unless you're both about to join an exit ramp

b. Unless traffic is very heavy

c. Unless you can see clear road ahead

d. Ever

Question 18 of 30

When choosing motorcycle clothing, you should remember that your body makes up how much of the unit which is visible to drivers?

a. 15%

b. 50%

c. 40%

d. 25%

Question 19 of 30

When you're riding at night, you should reduce your speed...?

a. At all times

b. In urban areas

c. On the freeway

d. On unfamiliar roads

Question 20 of 30

You're following a fire truck on a city street. You see a trashcan ahead; once its rear bumper has passed that trashcan, you should not get there for...?

a. 1.5 seconds

b. .5 of a second

c. 2 seconds

d. 3 seconds

Question 21 of 30

When riding behind a car, you should remember that most drivers tend to favor...?

a. Their left side view mirror

b. Their rearview mirror

c. Their right side view mirror

d. Random mirrors depending on driver

Question 22 of 30

Using the 'Rider Radar' technique, you should search the road ahead for hazards at...?

a. 2 seconds, 8 seconds and 16 seconds

b. 4 seconds, 8 seconds and 16 seconds

c. 2 seconds, 4 seconds and 12 seconds

d. 3 seconds, 6 seconds and 12 seconds

Question 23 of 30

If a car ahead is merging onto the highway, the best thing to do if possible is...?

a. Sound a long blast on your horn

b. Flash your headlight repeatedly

c. Switch to the lane to the left of you

d. Accelerate hard ahead of them

Question 24 of 30

When you see a driver ahead preparing to pull out, you must remember that to him you probably look...?

a. Closer and faster than you are

b. Closer and slower than you are

c. Farther away and faster than you are

d. Farther away and slower than you are

Question 25 of 30

When you want to alert another driver to your presence, the best way of using your horn is...?

a. Sounding a long blast

b. Giving a series of quick beeps

c. Sounding a random pattern of beeps

d. Giving a quick beep

Question 26 of 30

Unless a city ordinance specifically instructs you how to park, you should park your motorcycle in a parallel parking space...?

a. Parallel, facing in the direction of traffic

b. At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

c. At an angle, front wheel to the curb

d. Parallel, facing oncoming traffic

Question 27 of 30

More than 50% of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by...?

a. Riders entering the driver's right-of-way

b. Motorcyclist and car driver entering a right-of-way together

c. Motorcyclists using excessive speed

d. Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way

Question 28 of 30

The best way to deal with a tailgater is to...?

a. Gesture and shout at them

b. Deliberately block them

c. Get them in front of you

d. Accelerate away from them

Question 29 of 30

The area which has the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcyclist in a car driver is...?

a. A school zone

b. A shopping area

c. A business district

d. An intersection

Question 30 of 30

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Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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