Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
During a quick stop, why do you gradually increase pressure on the front brake lever instead of grabbing it all at once?
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During a quick stop, why do you gradually increase pressure on the front brake lever instead of grabbing it all at once?
- A Weight shifts onto the front tire, so it can take more braking as the stop goes on
- B The front brake is weak, so it needs time to warm up
- C Squeezing gradually keeps the engine from stalling
- D It lets the rear brake do most of the stopping
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A. Weight shifts onto the front tire, so it can take more braking as the stop goes on
When you brake, the motorcycle's weight transfers forward, pressing the front tire into the road and giving it more grip. Squeezing gradually matches braking force to that growing traction, so you stop hard without locking the wheel.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 52
Under Michigan law, at what BAC level does the separate 'high BAC' offense begin?
- A 0.17 or greater
- B 0.08 or greater
- C 0.10 or greater
- D 0.02 or greater
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A. 0.17 or greater
In Michigan it is illegal to ride with a BAC of 0.08 or greater, and a BAC of 0.17 or greater is a separate high BAC offense. Remember that impairment begins with the first drink, well below either number.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 18
Why might an oncoming driver turn left directly in front of you at an intersection?
- A Motorcycles always have the right-of-way, so drivers yield
- B Drivers expect motorcycles to stop for them
- C Drivers often look right past a motorcycle and do not register it
- D A motorcycle headlight confuses drivers into turning
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C. Drivers often look right past a motorcycle and do not register it
A motorcycle's narrow outline is easy to miss, and drivers who are looking for cars may not register one. Ride as if you are invisible at intersections: slow, cover your brakes, and choose a lane position that helps the driver see you.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 47
What is the penalty for a first violation of riding a motorcycle in Michigan without the required endorsement?
- A A misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail and a $500 fine
- B A civil infraction with a civil fine of up to $250
- C A felony punishable by one to five years in prison
- D Only a written warning, since penalties start on a second offense
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B. A civil infraction with a civil fine of up to $250
A first offense of riding without a motorcycle endorsement is a civil infraction with a fine of not more than $250. A later violation becomes a misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail, a $500 fine, or both, and the motorcycle can also be towed and impounded.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 17