Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A 19-year-old has held a CY endorsement for three years and carries extra medical insurance. Must she wear a helmet when riding in Michigan?
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A 19-year-old has held a CY endorsement for three years and carries extra medical insurance. Must she wear a helmet when riding in Michigan?
- A Yes, every rider under 21 must wear a helmet
- B No, holding the endorsement over two years exempts her
- C No, extra medical insurance exempts riders of any age
- D Only when she rides on a limited access highway
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A. Yes, every rider under 21 must wear a helmet
Michigan requires a helmet for anyone under 21, and for anyone taking a state-approved rider course or rider skills test. Riders under 21 cannot qualify for the helmet exemption no matter how much experience or insurance they have.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 19
How do you increase speed with the throttle?
- A Roll the right handgrip away from you
- B Squeeze the lever in front of the left handgrip
- C Roll the right handgrip toward you
- D Press down on the pedal in front of the right footrest
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C. Roll the right handgrip toward you
The throttle is the right handgrip. Rolling it toward you increases speed, and rolling it away decreases speed; when released it should snap back to idle. Keep your right wrist flat so you do not accidentally add throttle.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 33
Under Michigan law, when may a passenger ride on a motorcycle?
- A Whenever the passenger is age 12 or older
- B When the passenger's feet can rest on the footrests or pegs
- C Whenever the passenger can hold the rider's waist
- D Only on motorcycles over 600 cc
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B. When the passenger's feet can rest on the footrests or pegs
Michigan requires a seat and securely attached footrests for each seating position, and a passenger may not ride unless his or her feet can rest on the footrests or pegs, except because of a permanent physical disability. Footrests keep the passenger from falling off and pulling the rider off too.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 19
Your front wheel locks while braking. What should you do?
- A Keep the front brake locked until you stop
- B Pump the rear brake while holding the front locked
- C Turn the handlebars sharply to regain grip
- D Release the front brake immediately and completely, then reapply smoothly
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D. Release the front brake immediately and completely, then reapply smoothly
A front-wheel skid causes immediate loss of steering control and balance. Release the front brake immediately and completely, then reapply it smoothly. Failing to release it quickly will result in a crash.
Source: Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (SOS-116), page 53