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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
The amount of alcohol consumed
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B
How fast the alcohol is consumed
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C
The drinker's body weight
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D
How often the drinker consumes alcohol
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QUESTION 2 / 20
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
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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 3 / 20
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick the dog away.
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B
Ride alongside the dog.
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C
Stop until the dog loses interest.
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D
Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
When riding at night you should:
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your following distance.
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C
Use the vehicle in front of you to help see.
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D
Wear tinted glasses.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always pick one part of the lane to occupy and never leave that part of the lane.
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B
Vary your lane position as conditions warrant.
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C
Only ride in the center of the lane so other vehicles can see you more easily.
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D
Ride in a zigzag pattern so other drivers notice you.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When following a car, usually the best portion of the lane to ride in is:
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A
The left portion.
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B
The center portion.
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C
The right portion.
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D
The left or right portions.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Shatterproof goggles, a face shield, or a windshield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Must be used when riding at speeds of 35 mph or faster.
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B
Must be used all the time.
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C
Are always optional.
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D
Are only required for operators under 21 years of age.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When riding in a group, you should:
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A
Never use a staggered formation.
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B
Place inexperienced riders at the back of the group.
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C
Not use your mirrors.
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D
Not tailgate other riders within the group.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When being passed from behind, you should:
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A
Try to move onto the shoulder.
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B
Use the left portion of your lane.
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C
Use the center portion of your lane.
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D
Use the right portion of your lane.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png
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A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Allow you to set up for turns.
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B
Allow an escape route.
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C
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
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D
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
If road conditions require a longer stopping distance than normal, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your usual following distance.
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B
Increase your usual following distance.
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C
Travel on the shoulder.
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D
Ask someone else to operate your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
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 18 / 20
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion
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B
The center portion
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C
The right portion
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D
The shoulder
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QUESTION 19 / 20
How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the rear brake.
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B
Continue using the rear brake.
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C
Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
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D
With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be increased.
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B
May be decreased.
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C
Is not a concern.
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D
Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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