Take 2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 20

If operating a three-wheeled motorcycle or riding with a sidecar, do not ride too far to the right of your lane because:

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AOther drivers may not see you.✓BYou will not be able to pass other vehicles as easily.✓COther drivers may try to share your lane.✓DYou may run off the road.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

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ASpeed up before contact.✓BSlow down before contact.✓CLean the motorcycle.✓DStay seated on the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

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AIncorrect tire pressure✓BImproper loading✓CUnsuitable accessories✓DUneven road✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

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AParked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.✓BParked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.✓CParked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.✓DParked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn front of the group.✓CAt the tail end of the group.✓DBeside the leader.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

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AMost people aren’t used to using mirrors.✓BUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.✓CUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.✓DIt can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

A child passenger:

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AShould be placed in front of the operator.✓BShould be placed behind the operator.✓CDoes not have to be able to reach the footrests.✓DShould hold onto the motorcycle frame.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:

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ANever safe for motorcyclists.✓BUsually safe, unless the road is wet.✓CUsually safe, unless it is sunny outside.✓DAlways safe, no matter the weather conditions.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

How far in advance of a turn should you activate your turn signal?

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A10 feet✓B25 feet✓C50 feet✓D100 feet✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

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ANo, it will make you too hot.✓BYes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.✓CYes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.✓DNo, jackets get in the way of steering.✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

Which of the following will help you ride safely on slippery surfaces?

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AUsing only the front brake✓BUsing both brakes✓CUsing the center lane✓DMaintaining or increasing your speed✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

What does this signal mean?

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ARest stop✓BHigh beams on✓CTurn right✓DHazard✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

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AThe right side could be slippery.✓BIt will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.✓CPeople don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.✓DIt will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

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ATraveling faster than they actually are.✓BTraveling more slowly than they actually are.✓CNot moving when they actually are.✓DCloser than they actually are.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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ADo one, then the other.✓BDo both at the same time.✓CAlways apply the brakes first, then swerve.✓DTry instead to use only the brakes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:

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AKeep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.✓BKeep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.✓CImmediately release and re-engage the front brake.✓DRelease the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 20

Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

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AA driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.✓BA parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.✓CYou want people to look at your motorcycle.✓DYou are passing someone who is in the street.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

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AUse your high beam.✓BUse the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.✓CBe visible.✓DRide only in the left portion of your lane.✓