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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 20
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:
Choose one answer below.
A
No more than 15 minutes.
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B
About an hour.
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C
About two hours.
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D
More than six hours.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pyramid
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B
Staggered
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C
Single-file
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D
Compressed
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When applying the front brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the lever by squeezing firmly and progressively.
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B
Grab at the brake with only two fingers.
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C
Press down on the brake lever with your foot.
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D
Stomp on the brake lever.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Comfort.
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B
Protection in a collision.
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C
Protection from the cold.
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D
Discomfort.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
Body weight
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C
How quickly the alcohol was consumed
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D
How often alcohol is consumed
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QUESTION 8 / 20
As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
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B
Use more rear brake pressure.
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C
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
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D
Try to lock the front tire.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
If you must swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn your handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When both braking and swerving must be done to avoid an unexpected hazard, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Perform one action, then the other.
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B
Perform both actions at the same time and apply extra braking pressure.
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C
Perform both actions at the same time, but mainly focus on swerving.
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D
Not perform either action.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Exit the road.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Ride in the center of the lane.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If the throttle is stuck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jump off the motorcycle.
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B
Apply the brakes.
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C
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
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D
Not try to twist the throttle.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
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C
Only use the rear brake.
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D
Use either brake, but use only one brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
If braking in a curve:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only use the front brake.
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B
It will be the same as braking on a straightaway.
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C
You will have more traction as you lean into the curve.
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D
You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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B
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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C
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
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D
Release the rear brake and down shift.
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