You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

Michigan Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Which formation is best for a group of riders entering a curve?

Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed

Q.2

For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.
You should only use the rear brake.
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

Q.3

When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
Not worry about other traffic.
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

Q.4

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

10 feet
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet

Q.5

Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.
Practice riding on an empty road.
Flash your lights so others can see you.
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

Q.6

To swerve correctly, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to swerve.
Press the handle grip in the direction opposite of where you plan to swerve.

Q.7

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

Do one, then the other.
Do both at the same time.
Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.
Try instead to use only the brakes.

Q.8

Making eye contact with other drivers:

Is the best way to know that they see you.
Is not worth the effort it takes.
Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.
Guarantees that they will yield to you.

Q.9

Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:

Traveling faster than they actually are.
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
Not moving when they actually are.
Closer than they actually are.

Q.10

When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.
Is about to stop.
Plans to turn right.
Is about to slow down.

Q.11

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One
Two
Three
Four

Q.12

If you are transporting a passenger, they should:

Lean as you lean.
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
Sit as far back as possible.
Never hold onto you.

Q.13

Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

A gravel road
A patch of leaves
An ice patch
Dry concrete

Q.14

As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:

Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
Use more rear brake pressure.
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
Try to lock the front tire.

Q.15

If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:

Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.

Q.16

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

Q.17

When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
Are usually minimal.
Often balance out.

Q.18

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

Incorrect tire pressure
Improper loading
Unsuitable accessories
Uneven road

Q.19

If the throttle is stuck, you should:

Jump off the motorcycle.
Apply the brakes.
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
Not try to twist the throttle.

Q.20

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks