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2026 Michigan Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
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B
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
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C
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
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D
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Riding alongside another rider:
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A
Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
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B
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
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C
Allows you to communicate with one another.
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D
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean with the operator.
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B
Never come into contact with the operator.
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C
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
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D
Hold onto their seat.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
To lessen your chances of an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only ride in the afternoon.
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B
Follow the vehicle in front of you as closely as possible.
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C
Not look ahead and focus only on your controls.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other drivers.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?
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A
You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.
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B
You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.
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C
You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.
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D
Following distance really doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
How do headache, cold, and hay fever medications usually affect your body?
Choose one answer below.
A
They make you drowsy.
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B
They make you more alert.
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C
They make you hungry.
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D
They make you unable to concentrate.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
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C
Sit as far back as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
A person with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ is considered legally intoxicated.
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A
0.02 percent
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B
0.04 percent
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C
0.08 percent
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D
0.1 percent
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QUESTION 11 / 20
In general, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pick one lane position and always use it.
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B
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
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C
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
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D
Never use the center lane position.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Well below the legal limit.
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B
Once reaching the legal limit.
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C
Just above the legal limit.
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D
Well above the legal limit.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:
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A
The air pressure in the tires.
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B
Fluid levels.
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C
The turn signals.
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D
Damage to the paint.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:
Choose one answer below.
A
So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.
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B
So your legs can absorb the shock.
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C
So other drivers can see you better.
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D
So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Where is the clutch lever usually located?
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A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 16 / 20
If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:
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A
You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.
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B
Your riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.
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C
Effects from the alcohol may still remain.
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D
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
The front brake:
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A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
If using a sidecar to transport a load, you should:
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A
Allow the load to move freely.
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B
Secure the load so its weight does not shift.
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C
Place the load unsecured in the seat.
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D
Secure the load near the front of the sidecar.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshift.
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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
Gradually apply your brakes.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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