Take 2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 11

QUESTION 1 / 20

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

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AIf a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.✓BIf a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.✓CIt may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.✓DOthers can't see your load if it is low.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

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AAbout 25 percent✓BAbout 50 percent✓CAbout 70 percent✓DAbout 95 percent✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

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ABegin slowing sooner than usual.✓BBegin slowing later than usual.✓CApply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.✓DApply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

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ADownshift.✓BAccelerate.✓CGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.✓DGradually apply your brakes.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:

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AOnly ride in the afternoon.✓BFollow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.✓CNot look ahead and focus only on your controls.✓DCommunicate your intentions to other drivers.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:

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AAllow the load to move freely.✓BSecure the load so its weight does not shift.✓CPlace the load unsecured in the seat.✓DSecure the load near the front of the sidecar.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

Reflective clothing should:

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ANever be worn.✓BBe worn only during the day.✓CBe worn only at night.✓DBe worn day and night.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

A major effect of alcohol consumption is:

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AHeightened riding abilities.✓BThe slowing down of bodily functions.✓CIncreasing nervousness.✓DIncreasing alertness.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

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AExperienced riders.✓BBeginning riders.✓CThose familiar with their motorcycle.✓DThose who have completed a safety course.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

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AOperate at a slower speed than usual.✓BMaintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.✓COperate at a faster speed than usual.✓DBrake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

If your front tire goes flat while you are riding:

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AThe steering will feel heavy.✓BThe steering will feel loose.✓CThere will be no change in the steering.✓DThe ride will feel too smooth.✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

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ASpeed up and lean the motorcycle.✓BSpeed up and keep the motorcycle upright.✓CSlow down and lean the motorcycle.✓DSlow down and keep the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?

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AThey make you drowsy.✓BThey make you more alert.✓CThey make you hungry.✓DThey make you unable to concentrate.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.

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A0.02 percent✓B0.04 percent✓C0.08 percent✓D0.1 percent✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

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AKeep it locked until you come to a complete stop.✓BRelease the rear brake and only use the front brake.✓CRelease the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.✓DRelease the rear brake and down shift.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

The front brake:

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AProvides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.✓BProvides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.✓CShould not be used unless the roadway is wet.✓DShould be the only brake you use.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

Riding alongside another rider:

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AAllows you to maximize the surface of the road.✓BShould be avoided because it limits your escape routes.✓CAllows you to communicate with one another.✓DMakes it easier for other motorists to pass.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

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APress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓BPress the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓CApply the front brake.✓DApply the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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AA motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.✓BA motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.✓CPassing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.✓DIt is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.✓