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

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

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

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

c. Motorcyclists using excessive speed

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

Question 1 of 30

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

a. For all of these reasons

b. They will affect what other drivers will do

c. They will affect what you can do

d. They will affect what pedestrians will do

Question 2 of 30

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

a. When stopped at an intersection

b. Before you change lanes

c. Before you slow down

d. At all of these times

Question 3 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. Turn round to make eye contact

b. Point to where you're going

c. Flash your brake light

d. Sound your horn

Question 4 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 oncoming traffic

b. At an angle, front wheel to the curb

c. Parallel, facing in the direction of traffic

d. At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

Question 5 of 30

You should increase your following distance if...?

a. Traffic is heavy

b. Any of these apply

c. You can't see traffic ahead

d. The pavement is slippery

Question 6 of 30

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

a. Beige

b. Green

c. Brown

d. Black

Question 7 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 throw rubbish from the windows

c. The driver may pull in to your lane

d. The driver may open their door

Question 8 of 30

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

a. 4 seconds, 8 seconds and 16 seconds

b. 2 seconds, 8 seconds and 16 seconds

c. 3 seconds, 6 seconds and 12 seconds

d. 2 seconds, 4 seconds and 12 seconds

Question 9 of 30

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

a. In the center of the lane, close up

b. In the left of the lane, well back

c. In the left of the lane, close up

d. In the right of the lane, well back

Question 10 of 30

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

a. A school zone

b. An intersection

c. A business district

d. A shopping area

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Farther away and faster than you are

b. Farther away and slower than you are

c. Closer and slower than you are

d. Closer and faster than you are

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Giving a series of quick beeps

b. Sounding a random pattern of beeps

c. Sounding a long blast

d. Giving a quick beep

Question 13 of 30

Which of these is not part of the SEE strategy?

a. Search

b. Evaluate

c. Execute

d. Speed

Question 14 of 30

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

a. Unless you can see clear road ahead

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

c. Unless traffic is very heavy

d. Ever

Question 15 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. 3 seconds

d. 2 seconds

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Gradually move towards them

b. Gradually edge away from them

c. Accelerate as hard as you can

d. Turn sharply away from them

Question 17 of 30

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

a. They will stay where they are

b. They have seen you

c. They will yield to you

d. Nothing at all

Question 18 of 30

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

a. Turn to look behind you

b. Employ your turn signal

c. Check your mirror

d. Do all of these things

Question 19 of 30

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

a. Get them in front of you

b. Accelerate away from them

c. Gesture and shout at them

d. Deliberately block them

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Have your headlight on

b. Leave your turn signals on

c. Keep flashing your brake light

d. Ride aggressively

Question 21 of 30

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

a. At all times

b. On the freeway

c. On unfamiliar roads

d. In urban areas

Question 22 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. 40%

c. 50%

d. 25%

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Flash your headlight repeatedly

b. Switch to the lane to the left of you

c. Accelerate hard ahead of them

d. Sound a long blast on your horn

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Their rearview mirror

b. Their right side view mirror

c. Their left side view mirror

d. Random mirrors depending on driver

Question 25 of 30

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

a. It's very hot

b. It's overcast

c. It's very cold

d. It has been raining

Question 26 of 30

Making a head check means...?

a. Examining your helmet

b. Assessing your mental state

c. Looking into your blind spot

d. Signaling by nodding your head

Question 27 of 30

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

a. For all of these reasons

b. Because you may be in their blind spot

c. Because they may block your escape route

d. Because they may cut across you

Question 28 of 30

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

a. Lean forward to check for traffic

b. Use your ears to listen for traffic

c. Cross at high speed to avoid other traffic

d. Sound your horn to warn other traffic

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Stay in the center of the lane

b. Accelerate hard

c. Move towards the vehicle

d. Move away from the vehicle

Question 30 of 30

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