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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?
Choose one answer below.
A
You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.
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B
You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.
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C
You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.
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D
Following distance really doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
A thorough check of your motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is useless unless done by a mechanic.
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B
Should not be done before a ride.
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C
Should be done only after a ride.
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D
Can help you identify any mechanical defects or equipment failures.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is the best way to know that they see you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.
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D
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean with the operator.
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B
Never come into contact with the operator.
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C
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
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D
Hold onto their seat.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Before changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.
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B
Rely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.
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C
Point in the direction of the lane change.
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D
Speed up to get ahead of other vehicles.
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QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 20
Where is the throttle usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
Near the left footrest
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B
Near the right footrest
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C
On the left handle grip
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D
On the right handle grip
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QUESTION 8 / 20
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on the front brake.
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B
Rely only on the rear brake.
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C
Use the front brake and then the rear brake.
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D
Use both brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Choose one answer below.
A
Engine braking.
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B
Acceleration.
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C
Upshifting.
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D
Coasting.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
The gearshift lever is operated by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean into the slippery section to maintain your balance.
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B
Maintain your speed to improve traction.
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C
Not worry about the road conditions.
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D
Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as needed.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sturdy boots
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B
Tennis shoes
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C
Shoes with loose laces
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 13 / 20
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Inspected closely.
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B
Replaced.
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C
Sold to another rider.
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D
Outfitted with a new chinstrap.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 20
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 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 20 / 20
Where is the clutch lever 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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