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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 20
The gear shift lever is located:
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
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A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:
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A
Severe.
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B
Up to a judge to decide.
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C
Not too harsh.
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D
Optional.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.
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B
Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.
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C
Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.
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D
Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
More than half of all crashes:
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A
Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
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B
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
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C
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
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D
Happen at night.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
If you must ride over an obstacle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your speed as much as possible.
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B
Lean the motorcycle to one side.
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C
Speed up, if possible.
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D
Stay on your seat and remove your feet from the footrests.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Before mounting the motorcycle, your pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A tire check.
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B
A taillight test.
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C
A headlight test.
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D
A paint check.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:
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A
Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
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B
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
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C
Apply brakes automatically.
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D
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.
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B
Signal and use your mirrors.
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C
Turn your head and change lanes.
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D
Signal and change lanes.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Most crashes occur during the day. To lessen the chance of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Wear brightly-colored clothing.
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C
Not ride during the day.
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D
Look for safer routes.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
Common drugs, such as cold tablets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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B
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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C
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
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D
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
More than half of all motorcycle crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Happen at night.
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B
Are caused by bald tires.
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C
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
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D
Involve inexperienced riders.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
If a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 15 / 20
To stop quickly, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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B
Use the rear brake only.
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C
Use the front brake only.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 17 / 20
A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
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B
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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C
Go faster.
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D
Set up for turns.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When riding in fog, you should:
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A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Use no lights.
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D
Alternate between the low and high beams.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
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B
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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C
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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D
Not weave between the cars.
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