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Free Michigan DOS Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

Based on 2025 MI motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Welcome to the free Michigan Motorcycle Endorsement Practice Test. This test is provided free of charge and will test your knowledge of the information in the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual. Answering these practice questions will help you prepare for the state exam. Before answering any questions, you have thoroughly read and studied the Motorcycle Operator Manual. All practice questions are multiple-choice and have four possible answers. After reading the question and all the answers, choose the answer you think is best. If you are unsure, read the hint that that is provided with each practice question to help you. The hint will guide you towards the right answer or help eliminate some of the choices. Remember that there won’t be hints on the state exam. When you pick the right answer, you will move on to the next question. When you choose the wrong answer, you will be shown the correct answer and an explanation. To pass this test, you will need to correctly answer 21 of the 25 practice questions. Passing this exam is not a guarantee that you will pass the state exam. Best of luck!

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass16
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply16
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. When can you ride a motorcycle between lanes of traffic?
  2. When starting on a hill, you should use ________ to hold the motorcycle while you start the engine and shift into first gear.
  3. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it
  4. Which of the following does NOT lessen your chances of a being involved in a collision?
  5. While you are riding, your feet should be
  6. What can cause a motorcycle engine to lug?
  7. Which of the following parts of your motorcycle should you check before every ride?
  8. What is engine braking?
  9. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
  10. You can help keep your balance while riding by
  11. If you take a turn too fast, you may end up
  12. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle in
  13. When following another vehicle, you should leave a space cushion of at least ____ seconds.
  14. When preparing to pass a vehicle ahead of you, you should ride in the _______ lane position.
  15. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely?
  16. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, you should
  17. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking?
  18. You should cover the clutch and the brake whenever you want to
  19. When approaching a blind intersection, you should
  20. When passing a line of parked cars on your right, you should
  21. When parking at a roadside, you should park
  22. What should you do if your front wheel locks while you're braking?
  23. Which of the following surfaces poses the greatest hazard to motorcycles?
  24. The safest way to ride over obstacles is at a ___________ angle.
  25. When using saddlebags to carry cargo, you should
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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