Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   When is a road most slippery in the rain?

   • AAfter hours of steady rain
   • BAs soon as the rain stops
   • CJust after the rain starts, before oil washes away
   • DIt is the same the whole time
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Just after the rain starts, before oil washes away

   Oil on the road mixes with the first rain and makes the surface very slippery.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Where should your knees be while you ride?

   • AResting on the handlebars
   • BPointing out to the sides
   • CSpread wide apart
   • DAgainst the gas tank
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Against the gas tank

   Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?

   • AKeep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
   • BHold the brakes fully on
   • CPut the controls in neutral
   • DTake your hands off the controls
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them

   Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

   • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
   • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
   • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
   • DOnly to the vehicle in front
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. About 12 seconds ahead

   Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

   • AEvery six hours
   • BNever, if you feel fine
   • CAt least every two hours
   • DOnly when you need fuel
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

   • ASpeed up through the curve
   • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
   • CBrake hard while still leaning
   • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

   Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?

   • AA 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
   • BA beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
   • CA beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
   • DA glass of wine holds no alcohol
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor

   A can of beer, a glass of wine and one shot of liquor each hold about the same amount of alcohol.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

   • ANo, a windshield is enough
   • BOnly if the windshield is short
   • CYes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
   • DOnly when it rains
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes

   A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?

   • AHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
   • BTurn sharply off the road
   • CSpeed up to keep balance
   • DBrake hard with both brakes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

   Stay straight and slow down gradually. If you must brake, gently use the brake on the good tire.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the S stand for?

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What is a swerve?

    • AA slow lane change
    • BA skid caused by braking
    • CA U-turn
    • DTwo quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Two quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover

    Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other grip to straighten out.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

    • AThey make your helmet too tight
    • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
    • CThey are always too dark
    • DThey fog up only at night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

    Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Where should you carry cargo on a motorcycle?

    • ABehind the rear axle
    • BLow and forward, over or in front of the rear axle
    • CHigh on the passenger seat
    • DHanging from the handlebars
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Low and forward, over or in front of the rear axle

    Keeping weight low and forward helps handling. Weight high or far back can make the motorcycle unstable.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?

    • ATurning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
    • BSteering with the rear brake
    • CPressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
    • DLeaning your body only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean

    Pressing forward on the grip on the side of the turn makes the motorcycle lean and turn that way.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Just before your front wheel hits an object, what should you do?

    • ABrake hard
    • BPull in the clutch
    • CRoll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end
    • DLean back and stiffen your arms
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end

    A little throttle just before impact lightens the front wheel so it rides over the object more easily.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?

    • AChain
    • BClothing
    • CControls
    • DCargo
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Controls

    The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    When should you use the front brake?

    • AOnly above 30 mph
    • BEvery time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
    • CNever on wet roads
    • DOnly in an emergency
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake

    Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

    • AShift to neutral and coast
    • BRelease the front brake
    • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
    • DTurn sharply off the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

    On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    In a slow, tight turn, such as a U-turn, how should you lean?

    • APut both feet down and walk it around
    • BLean your body farther than the motorcycle
    • CKeep the motorcycle and your body straight up
    • DKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans

    For slow, tight turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight to counterbalance.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?

    • ATools
    • BThrottle
    • CTurn signals
    • DTires and wheels
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Tires and wheels

    T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Why must you remember to turn off your turn signal?

    • ASignals are only for night
    • BOther drivers ignore signals
    • CIt saves fuel
    • DMany motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Many motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves

    A signal left on can make drivers think you are about to turn.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

    • ABrake later than usual
    • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
    • CFollow other vehicles more closely
    • DFaster, to keep your balance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

    With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Your throttle sticks and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?

    • AOperate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
    • BShift to a higher gear
    • CUse only the rear brake
    • DJump off the motorcycle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time

    This removes power from the rear wheel. Then pull off and stop.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • ANo gloves, for better grip
    • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
    • CThin cotton gloves
    • DFingerless gloves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

    Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

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