Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 6 voor Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

Motorfiets
Michigan
132 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?
- Light and easy
- Exactly normal
- Loose only at high speed
- Heavy
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Heavy
A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.
Vraag 2 van 25
In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?
- Ride on the shoulder
- Ride in the center portion of the lane
- Ride very close to the car ahead
- Ride on the lane line
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane
Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.
Vraag 3 van 25
How do you stop as quickly as possible?
- Use only the rear brake
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
- Use only the front brake
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.
Vraag 4 van 25
A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?
- On the shoulder
- On the lane line
- Close to the passing car
- In the center portion of your lane
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. In the center portion of your lane
The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.
Vraag 5 van 25
What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger?
- A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
- Only a backrest
- Nothing extra
- A second set of handlebars
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. A seat big enough for two and footrests for the passenger
The passenger needs a proper seat and their own footrests, plus the same protective gear as the rider.
Vraag 6 van 25
How should you hold the handgrips when you start out?
- With your right wrist raised high
- Firmly, with your right wrist flat
- With one hand only
- Loosely, with your fingertips
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Firmly, with your right wrist flat
Starting with your right wrist flat helps keep you from using too much throttle by accident.
Vraag 7 van 25
When should you NOT wear a tinted face shield or tinted glasses?
- At night or in low light
- On the highway
- On sunny days
- On hot days
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. At night or in low light
Tinted eye protection blocks light you need to see at night and in dim conditions.
Vraag 8 van 25
Where is the clutch lever?
- Under the seat
- At your right foot
- In front of the left handgrip
- In front of the right handgrip
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. In front of the left handgrip
The clutch lever is on the left side of the handlebars.
Vraag 9 van 25
What should your riding jacket and pants do?
- Leave your arms bare in hot weather
- Be loose enough to flap in the wind
- Be made of thin cotton
- Cover your arms and legs completely
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Cover your arms and legs completely
A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.
Vraag 10 van 25
About how many hours a day do experienced riders usually ride at most?
- About ten hours
- About twelve hours
- About six hours
- As many as possible
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. About six hours
Experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.
Vraag 11 van 25
Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?
- Below the ankle
- Only knee-high boots are safe
- Any height, if they are leather
- High enough to cover your ankles
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. High enough to cover your ankles
Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.
Vraag 12 van 25
How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?
- Parallel to the curb
- On the sidewalk
- At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
- In the middle of the lane
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
Parking at an angle with the rear wheel at the curb takes little space and lets you ride out forward.
Vraag 13 van 25
How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?
- Zigzag to keep traction
- Brake hard on the grating
- Stop and walk the motorcycle across
- Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.
Vraag 14 van 25
You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?
- Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
- Assume it is just like yours
- Ride fast to test it
- Skip the pre-ride check
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.
Vraag 15 van 25
How should a motorcycle helmet fit?
- Tight only at the forehead
- Snugly, all the way around your head
- Loosely, so it is easy to take off
- Loosely, so air can flow under it
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Snugly, all the way around your head
A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.
Vraag 16 van 25
In a staggered formation, how far is the third rider behind the leader?
- One second
- Half a second
- Four seconds
- Two seconds
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Two seconds
The third rider rides in the left position, two seconds behind the first rider.
Vraag 17 van 25
A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?
- Stop and wait for it to leave
- Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
- Swerve toward it
- Kick at the dog
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.
Vraag 18 van 25
What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?
- A helmet that is securely fastened
- Leather gloves
- A heavy jacket
- Tall boots
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. A helmet that is securely fastened
The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.
Vraag 19 van 25
A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?
- Assume the driver has seen you
- Speed up to get through first
- Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
- Ride close behind a truck
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.
Vraag 20 van 25
On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?
- With a lever on the right handlebar
- With the pedal at your right foot
- With the lever at your left foot
- With a lever on the left handlebar
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. With the lever at your left foot
The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.
Vraag 21 van 25
Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?
- It is cooler than the rest of the road
- It is always painted
- Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there
- Water collects only in the center
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there
Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.
Vraag 22 van 25
On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?
- With the pedal at your right foot
- With the lever at your left hand
- With the pedal at your left foot
- With the lever at your right hand
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. With the pedal at your right foot
The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.
Vraag 23 van 25
What is T-CLOCS used for?
- Checking your motorcycle before you ride
- Planning a group ride
- Choosing a lane position
- Measuring following distance
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride
T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.
Vraag 24 van 25
Who should carry passengers or large loads?
- Only experienced riders
- Anyone with a permit
- New riders who want practice
- Anyone, after one ride
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Only experienced riders
Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.
Vraag 25 van 25
Which brake gives most of your stopping power?
- Both give exactly the same
- The engine
- The rear brake
- The front brake
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. The front brake
The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

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