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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 20
In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?
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A
Traffic is light.
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B
Traffic is heavy.
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C
You are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.
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D
There is pleasant and clear weather.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When it is raining, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center of the lane.
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B
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Increase your speed.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
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A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
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A
About 10 percent
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B
About 25 percent
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C
Over 50 percent
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D
About 90 percent
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
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A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When turning left, you should:
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A
Press the right handgrip.
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B
Press the left handgrip.
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C
Press both handgrips at the same time.
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D
Not press either handgrip.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:
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A
By proceeding straight within your lane.
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B
At a 45-degree angle.
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C
At a 90-degree angle.
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D
At a fast speed.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.
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A
Three times
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B
Four times
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C
Five times
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D
Six times
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QUESTION 10 / 20
To swerve correctly, you should:
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A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
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D
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
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A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:
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A
Reduce your speed.
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B
Avoid sudden moves.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Brake quickly.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?
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A
The left position in the lane
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B
The center position in the lane
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C
The right position in the lane
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D
There is no single lane position that is best for all situations.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Motorcycle riders:
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A
Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.
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B
Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.
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C
Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.
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D
Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
The clothing you wear while riding should protect you from all of the following, except:
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A
Sunburn.
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B
Windburn.
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C
Chapped lips.
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D
Dehydration.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:
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A
Move to the center portion of the lane.
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B
Move to the left portion of the lane.
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C
Move to the right portion of the lane.
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D
Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
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A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
To reduce the amount of time you need to react to a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride under the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull the clutch when turning.
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