Michigan Motorcycle Practice Test 10

1.A hazard or object spotted in the road ahead calls for a rider to do what?

Close the throttle and coast blindlySpeed up to clear itBrake hard immediatelyScan well ahead, go around it if possible, and increase following distance

2.With other traffic around, where in the lane should you ride through a curve?

Hug the centerline the whole way throughIn the middle of your lane, from the entry all the way to the exitOn the far right edge beside the shoulderWherever the vehicle ahead of you happens to be

3.To start a swerve around an obstacle, what do you do with the handgrips?

Yank both grips toward you at oncePush the grip on the side away from your intended pathPush firmly on the grip on the side you intend to goLet go of one grip and shift your hips instead

4.In Michigan, who is legally required to wear a helmet?

Any rider under 21, plus anyone taking the state course or skills testOnly riders over 65No one — helmets are always optionalOnly passengers

5.How much of the visible surface of the rider-and-motorcycle unit does your own body account for?

Roughly a tenthRoughly a quarterAbout half of itAlmost none of it

6.For ABS to work during a stop, the brakes must be used how?

Pumped rapidlyApplied continuously, not pumpedFront brake onlyRear brake only

7.How often should a rider change position within the lane?

Only when a sign directs itNever — pick one spot at the start of the trip and stay thereOnly when passing another vehicleWhenever the traffic picture changes, sliding across the lane to keep distance

8.What minimum following distance does the manual recommend for new riders?

Four secondsOne secondTwo car lengthsTen feet

9.Riding alongside a semi, a bus, or a motorhome exposes you to what added hazard?

A magnetic pull that steers your front wheel toward the trailerTurbulent air rolling off the vehicle that can shove the bike aroundWarmer air that improves the grip of your tiresCancelled-out crosswinds, leaving the lane calmer than usual

10.When a vehicle is waiting to enter the intersection ahead of you, the manual advises you to do what?

Maintain speed and hold your positionSpeed up and move to the rightRely on eye contact and keep goingReduce speed and be ready to react