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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 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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QUESTION 2 / 20
Your lane position should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Provide you with an escape route.
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D
Welcome other drivers into your lane.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
When braking, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
The front brake only.
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B
The rear brake only.
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C
Both front and rear brakes.
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D
Either the front or rear brake, but not both.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When riding over rough surfaces, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the handgrips loosely to allow for movement.
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B
Hold the handgrips firmly to maintain control.
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C
Use lots of throttle to help you get over the rough surface.
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D
Ride without a helmet as the helmet could become loose and cover your face.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.
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B
Switch lanes as quickly as possible.
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C
Stay in your lane.
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D
Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 20
Brightly-colored helmets:
Choose one answer below.
A
May make it easier for the wearer to be seen.
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B
Can be distracting.
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C
Don’t help to improve a rider's visibility.
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D
Are not permitted.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
About 95 percent
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Most crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
Far from home.
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B
On short trips.
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C
On long rides.
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D
Several hours into the ride.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up and lean the motorcycle.
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B
Speed up and keep the motorcycle upright.
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C
Slow down and lean the motorcycle.
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D
Slow down and keep the motorcycle upright.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
When selecting a helmet, make sure it is all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Designed to meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
Snug.
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C
Defect-free.
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D
Attractive.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually brake.
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B
Accelerate.
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C
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 20
To be effective, a face shield should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be free of scratches.
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B
Allow clear views to both sides.
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C
Be airtight.
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D
Fasten securely.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
The front brake:
Choose one answer below.
A
Provides less than half of a motorcycle's braking power.
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B
Provides about 70 percent of a motorcycle's braking power.
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C
Should not be used unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Should be the only brake you use.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 20
Where is the front brake 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
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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