Michigan Motorcycle Test 04

If you’re ready to hit the open road on your motorcycle, you need to ensure you have a Michigan motorcycle permit first. Passing the permit test is essential to getting your full license and enjoying all that riding has to offer. Here are some tips to help you confidently ace the Michigan motorcycle permit test.

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Michigan Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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You are riding on a country road when you see a deer ahead of you. You should...?

Do any of these

Accelerate on the widest side of it

Maintain your course, sounding your horn

Slow down and prepare to stop

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If you start to experience 'wobble' you must...?

Shift your weight forwards

Quickly apply the brakes

Fight it with the handlebars

Accelerate out of it

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Your group is turning left at an intersection. You should go through...?

In pairs

In staggered formation

Line abreast

In single file

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A highside crash is caused by releasing the rear brake when...?

You are in high gear

The clutch is pulled in

The wheels are out of alignment

The front brake is still on

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If you are forced to cross a patch of ice, you should consider...?

Getting off and pushing

Braking in a controlled skid

Letting your feet skim the surface

Accelerating smoothly across

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If your front brake locks, you must...?

Increase the pressure

Release it immediately and leave off

Release it halfway then reapply

Release it immediately and reapply

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The first thing you should do when approaching a slippery surface is...?

Shift into neutral

Move your weight back

Slow down

Accelerate

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If you have had 5 drinks in 3 hours, how many drinks (minimum) are still in your body?

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Before you carry a passenger, you should adjust...?

Headlight angle

All of these

Tire pressures

Suspension settings

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If you have to swerve, your body should...?

Lean away from the swerve

Lean in to the swerve

Stay upright

Lean forward

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If you are caught with excess alcohol in your system, you can expect...?

A license suspension

All of these

A heavy fine

Increased insurance premiums

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In most cases, the first sign you will have of a tire failure is...?

A soft hiss

A loud bang

Handling changes

Sudden acceleration

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The hours of peak performance for most riders are...?

2 PM

6 AM

9 AM

1 PM

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The best way of securing a load to a motorcycle is with...?

Elastic cords

Thick fishing line

Stout rope

Chain

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Most experienced motorcycle riders will not try to ride more than...?

4 hours a day

10 hours a day

6 hours a day

8 hours a day

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You're crossing a bridge grating and you feel your motorcycle start to weave. You should...?

Turn into the line of the grating

Accelerate

Brake hard

Keep riding normally

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To carry a passenger you must have...?

All of these things

Passenger foot rests

A proper seat

Straps or solid handholds

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If you don't keep your oil level topped up, you are risking...?

Clutch failure

Engine seizure

Brake failure

Broken chain

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You can tell your passenger to hold onto any of these except...?

Your belt

Your shoulders

Your waist

Your hips

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Poor loading of saddlebags can cause...?

Drift to one side

Reduced acceleration

Rear wheel skid

Front wheel lift

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How soon after taking a drink of alcohol does it start to impair your skills and judgment?

After half an hour

After one hour

After 15 minutes

Inside 5 minutes

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What percentage of motorcycle riders who were fatally injured had alcohol in their systems?

20%

15%

40%

30%

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You can use the tail lights of the car ahead to...?

Judge road conditions

Judge distance

Prepare for passes

Judge speed

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There is a baulk of timber in the road which you can't avoid riding over. To control your path of travel, you should keep looking at...?

The object

Your front wheel

Your handlebars

Where you want to go

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You should use your high beam headlights at night except when...?

Riding on suburban roads

Riding on the freeway

Approaching another vehicle

Riding in a business district

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If you can't avoid riding over an object, you should try to adjust your contact angle to...?

45°

35°

90°

55°

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If your chain slips or breaks, the most likely reason is...?

You have been accelerating too hard

You've neglected its maintenance

Road debris has damaged it

There is a manufacturing fault

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You're giving a ride to someone who has been riding motorcycles much longer than you. You should...?

Assume they know what they should do

Instruct them as if they had never been a passenger

Tell them just to ask if they have any questions

Only give them cursory instruction

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When it starts to rain, the best lane position in normal circumstances is...?

The right tire track

The left tire track

Next to the centerline

The center of the lane

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When riding in a group, you must not...?

Race

Pass other riders

Tailgate

Do any of these

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Tips for Acing the Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test

Here are some strategies to boost your chances of passing the Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test on the first try:

1. Study the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual

The operator manual is your ultimate study guide. It includes everything you need to know about Michigan’s motorcycle laws and safe riding practices. Don’t skim it—read it thoroughly!

2. Take Multiple Practice Tests

Use free practice tests to assess your knowledge and prepare for the exam format. Aim to score consistently above 90% before attempting the actual test.

3. Focus on Weak Areas

Are you struggling with specific topics, like road signs or safe braking? Spend extra time studying these areas and retake practice questions until you feel confident.

4. Learn the Why Behind the Rules

Understanding the reasoning behind motorcycle laws and safety recommendations will help you answer challenging questions and apply your knowledge on the road.

5. Stay Calm and Focused

On test day, take a deep breath and read each question carefully. Use the process of elimination to narrow down your choices if you’re unsure of an answer.