Michigan Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   When should a riding group switch to single file?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BOn long straight roads
   • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
   • DNever
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

   Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   A car is riding beside you in the next lane. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot
   • BHonk and stay where you are
   • CMove closer to it
   • DStay beside it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Speed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot

   Riding next to a car can put you in its blind spot, and it may move into your lane.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   How does alcohol affect a rider?

   • AIt slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts
   • BIt has no effect if you eat first
   • CIt only matters after five drinks
   • DIt improves focus
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts

   Riding takes balance and quick decisions. Alcohol harms both, so the safest choice is not to drink and ride.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Why might you tap your brake to flash the brake light before slowing?

   • ATo test the bulb
   • BTo warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow
   • CTo signal a lane change
   • DBecause it is required at every stop
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. To warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow

   Flashing your brake light helps before a sharp turn off a fast road or before pulling off the road.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?

   • AThe rear fender
   • BThe rider's shoulders
   • CNothing; hands in the lap
   • DThe rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds

   Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   When should your headlight be on?

   • AOnly at night
   • BAt all times, day and night
   • COnly in the rain
   • DOnly in tunnels
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. At all times, day and night

   A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?

   • AAbout one drink per hour
   • BAbout three drinks per hour
   • CAs fast as you drink coffee
   • DAbout one drink per day
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. About one drink per hour

   The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

   • AHalf a second
   • BExactly five seconds
   • CAt least two seconds
   • DOne second
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. At least two seconds

   Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

   • AA half helmet
   • BA full-face helmet
   • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
   • DA cap with a sun visor
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A full-face helmet

   A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Where is the front brake lever?

    • AIn front of the left handgrip
    • BAt your left foot
    • CIn front of the right handgrip
    • DAt your right foot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. In front of the right handgrip

    The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?

    • ALow air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
    • BThe age of the rims' paint
    • CThe brand name
    • DThe color of the valve caps
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges

    Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A friend has been drinking and wants to ride home. What can you do?

    • AGive them coffee and let them go
    • BRide behind them to watch
    • CArrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober
    • DLet them ride slowly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Arrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober

    Step in: arrange a ride, slow their drinking, or keep them from riding. Get other friends to help.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?

    • AThey can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
    • BThey make you sleepy right away
    • CThey are only legal at night
    • DThey improve your balance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off

    Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

    • AIt hides you from other drivers
    • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
    • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
    • DIt lets you brake in the curve
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

    Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

    • ARight beside the leader
    • BTwo seconds directly behind
    • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
    • DHalf a second, in the left part
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane

    The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

    • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
    • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
    • CYou should never brake at all
    • DDuring the swerve
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

    Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What is lane splitting?

    • ARiding on the shoulder
    • BRiding two motorcycles side by side in one lane
    • CChanging lanes quickly
    • DRiding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Riding between lanes of stopped or slower-moving traffic

    Lane splitting means riding between rows of vehicles. Most states do not allow it; check your state's law.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

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

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What do you do in the Execute step of SEE?

    • ADecide not to ride
    • BAct: communicate, change speed or change position
    • CCount seconds
    • DOnly check your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Act: communicate, change speed or change position

    Execute means carrying out your decision, such as slowing, moving within your lane or using your horn.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
    • DOnly on sunny days
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead

    Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BExactly in the center
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the left part of the lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?

    • AStop in your lane first
    • BCheck the surface, signal, and slow down
    • CBrake hard while still on the road
    • DSwerve off quickly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Check the surface, signal, and slow down

    Shoulders can be soft or loose. Check it, signal, and slow down before you leave the road.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the center line?

    • APosition 2
    • BPosition 1
    • CPosition 3
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Position 1

    Lane position 1 is the left third of the lane.

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