Michigan Motorcycle Test 03

Passing the Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test is a significant milestone in your motorcycling journey. You’ll be ready to hit the road confidently with proper preparation, including practice tests and a motorcycle safety course.

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Michigan Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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You should increase your following distance if...?

Any of these apply

You can't see traffic ahead

The pavement is slippery

Traffic is heavy

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

Cross at high speed to avoid other traffic

Lean forward to check for traffic

Use your ears to listen for traffic

Sound your horn to warn other traffic

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

Deliberately block them

Get them in front of you

Gesture and shout at them

Accelerate away from them

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

Brown

Beige

Black

Green

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

A school zone

A shopping area

A business district

An intersection

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

Do all of these things

Employ your turn signal

Check your mirror

Turn to look behind you

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

They will yield to you

They have seen you

They will stay where they are

Nothing at all

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

40%

50%

25%

15%

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

Gradually move towards them

Gradually edge away from them

Accelerate as hard as you can

Turn sharply away from them

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

Unless you're both about to join an exit ramp

Unless you can see clear road ahead

Unless traffic is very heavy

Ever

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

Before you change lanes

At all of these times

When stopped at an intersection

Before you slow down

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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...?

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

2 seconds

.5 of a second

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

3 seconds, 6 seconds and 12 seconds

4 seconds, 8 seconds and 16 seconds

2 seconds, 4 seconds and 12 seconds

2 seconds, 8 seconds and 16 seconds

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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?

Flash your brake light

Point to where you're going

Turn round to make eye contact

Sound your horn

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

Their right side view mirror

Their left side view mirror

Their rearview mirror

Random mirrors depending on driver

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

Leave your turn signals on

Have your headlight on

Keep flashing your brake light

Ride aggressively

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

Stay in the center of the lane

Move towards the vehicle

Move away from the vehicle

Accelerate hard

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Which of these is not part of the SEE strategy?

Execute

Speed

Evaluate

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

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

Motorcyclists using excessive speed

Riders entering the driver's right-of-way

Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way

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

On unfamiliar roads

In urban areas

At all times

On the freeway

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

Because they may block your escape route

Because you may be in their blind spot

For all of these reasons

Because they may cut across you

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

In the left of the lane, well back

In the center of the lane, close up

In the left of the lane, close up

In the right of the lane, well back

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

Closer and slower than you are

Farther away and slower than you are

Closer and faster than you are

Farther away and faster than you are

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

Giving a quick beep

Giving a series of quick beeps

Sounding a random pattern of beeps

Sounding a long blast

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

The driver may throw rubbish from the windows

The driver may pull a U-turn

The driver may open their door

The driver may pull in to your lane

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

They will affect what other drivers will do

For all of these reasons

They will affect what you can do

They will affect what pedestrians will do

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

Parallel, facing in the direction of traffic

At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

At an angle, front wheel to the curb

Parallel, facing oncoming traffic

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Making a head check means...?

Assessing your mental state

Signaling by nodding your head

Looking into your blind spot

Examining your helmet

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

Sound a long blast on your horn

Accelerate hard ahead of them

Switch to the lane to the left of you

Flash your headlight repeatedly

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

It's very hot

It's overcast

It has been raining

It's very cold

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The Importance of Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Course

Did you know Michigan requires all riders under 18 to complete a motorcycle safety course? Even if you’re over 18, taking the course is highly recommended. These certified courses provide hands-on training that’s essential for safe riding.

Benefits of Taking a Motorcycle Safety Course

Develop Key Riding Skills: Learn practical techniques, including braking, turning, and curve negotiation.
Better Test Performance: The course covers material found on the permit test and provides real-world examples that enhance your understanding.
Boost Confidence: Whether you’re a new or returning rider, certified instructors give you the tools to feel secure on the road.

Remember, the skills you gain from this course can save your life. Prioritize safety as you pursue your motorcycle license.

How to Enroll in a Safety Course

Michigan offers several approved training programs. Visit the Michigan Department of State website to find a course near you. Once completed, you’ll receive a certificate that fulfills licensing requirements and makes you a more capable rider.