Michigan DMV Drivers Written Test | DMV Practice Bike Test 10

Motorcycle Test 10

01/45

1.When it is raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Increase your speed.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
01 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

02/45

2.The front brake:

Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.

Should be used only under slippery conditions.

Is not as effective as the rear brake.

Is safe to use, if used properly.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
02 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

03/45

3.Goggles can:

Protect your eyes and your face.

Protect your face but not your eyes.

Protect your eyes, but not your face.

Not protect your face or eyes.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
03 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

04/45

4.During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:

Feel like it is lagging behind.

Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.

Vibrate uncontrollably.

Make acceleration seem faster.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
04 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

05/45

5.When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

Move to the center portion of the lane.

Move to the left portion of the lane.

Move to the right portion of the lane.

Not be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
05 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

06/45

6.Reflective clothing should:

Never be worn.

Be worn only during the day.

Be worn only at night.

Be worn day and night.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
06 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

07/45

7.To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.

Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.

Apply the front brake.

Apply the rear brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
07 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

08/45

8.If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Roll on the throttle.

Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.

Hold the handle grips loosely.

Increase your speed to exit the road more quickly.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
08 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

09/45

9.Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.

Three times

Four times

Five times

Six times

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
09 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

010/45

10.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride under the speed limit.

Cover the clutch and brakes.

Shift into neutral when slowing.

Accelerate before turning.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
010 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

011/45

11.If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Speed up or slow down.

Wave at the other driver.

Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.

Let the other driver worry about it.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
011 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

012/45

12.A linked braking system:

Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.

Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.

Connects the rear brake to a foot control.

Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
012 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

013/45

13.Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Your motorcycle may stall.

You might go too fast.

Other drivers may not be expecting you to change gears.

The uneven surface may make it more difficult to switch gears.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
013 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

014/45

14.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Are caused by worn tires.

Happen in the dark.

Involve riders who have little experience on their motorcycles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
014 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

015/45

15.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

By using only the rear brake.

By using only the front brake.

By allowing the front tire to lock up.

By using both the front and rear brakes.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
015 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

016/45

16.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Speed up.

Move onto the shoulder.

Allow the other driver to pass you.

Exit the roadway.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
016 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

017/45

17.You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-approved helmet.

Face or eye protection.

Ear buds.

Protective clothing.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
017 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

018/45

18.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections

On highways

On rural roads

In parking lots

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
018 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

019/45

19.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Keep riding, as the wobble will likely correct itself.

Quickly brake.

Close the throttle to slow down.

Accelerate quickly.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
019 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

020/45

20.It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.

Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.

Not ride at night.

Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
020 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

021/45

21.The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving an accident is:

Wear a helmet.

Read books on motorcycle safety.

Ask others about how to ride more safely.

Watch training videos.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
021 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

022/45

22.If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:

Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.

There is usually no effect on the body.

There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.

There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
022 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

023/45

23.Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Come to a complete stop.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Ignore them.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
023 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

024/45

24.If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Do one, then the other.

Do both at the same time.

Always apply the brakes first, then swerve.

Try instead to use only the brakes.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
024 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

025/45

25.When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

Ride faster than usual.

Use only the front brake.

Reduce your speed.

Use only the rear brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
025 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

026/45

26.When riding at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Use your high beam.

Use the headlights of vehicles ahead to help you see.

Be visible.

Ride only in the left portion of your lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
026 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

027/45

27.When downshifting, you should:

Shift through multiple gears at a time.

Shift through one gear at a time.

Always shift all the way down to neutral first.

Accelerate.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
027 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

028/45

28.Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.

Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.

May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
028 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

029/45

29.When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.

Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.

Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.

Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
029 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

030/45

30.When braking where traction is reduced, you should:

Apply the brakes more quickly than usual.

Apply the brakes more gently than usual.

Not use the rear brake.

Not use the front brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
030 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

031/45

31.If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

No, it will make you too hot.

Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.

Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.

No, jackets get in the way of steering.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
031 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

032/45

32.When braking:

Use only one brake if it is a non-emergency situation.

Only use both brakes if you are riding on wet pavement.

Use both brakes regardless of the circumstances.

Use only the front brake.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
032 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

033/45

33.When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.

Hold onto the seat.

Put their feet on the muffler.

Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
033 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

034/45

34.When securing a load, you should place the load:

As high as possible.

As low as possible.

On a sissy bar.

Only on one side of the motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
034 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

035/45

35.You should use a larger cushion of space:

When roads are slippery.

When it is sunny outside.

When it is colder than usual.

When you are following other motorcycles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
035 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

036/45

36.Common drugs, such as cold tablets:

Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.

Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.

Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.

Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
036 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

037/45

37.When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.

Make sudden moves.

Move to the edge of the road.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
037 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

038/45

38.Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements

Taking artificial stimulants

Limiting the distance ridden in one day

Taking frequent breaks

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
038 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

039/45

39.If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

Speed up before contact.

Slow down before contact.

Lean the motorcycle.

Stay seated on the motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
039 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

040/45

40.Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:

The spokes.

The tire tread.

The lights.

The seat fabric.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
040 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

041/45

41.When traveling in a group, riders should:

Spread out to make the group easier to see.

Stay close together to make the group easier to see.

Separate occasionally.

Ride in pairs.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
041 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

042/45

42.Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.

Braking.

Swerving.

Turning.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
042 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

043/45

43.In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

Severe.

Up to a judge to decide.

Not too harsh.

Optional.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
043 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

044/45

44.To control your motorcycle well, you should:

Sit with your arms propping you up rather than steering.

Keep your knees against the gas tank for balance.

Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

Sit so far back that you must stretch to reach the handgrips.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
044 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

045/45

45.Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.

The amount of tread on your tires.

The reflective quality of your tires.

The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

Correct! Wrong!

Sign Up/Sign In now to view your test results

Sign In

Sign Up to Unlock more Questions

Motorcycle Test 10

01/45

1.When it is raining, it is usually best to:

Progress 01 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

02/45

2.The front brake:

Progress 02 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

03/45

3.Goggles can:

Progress 03 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

04/45

4.During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:

Progress 04 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

05/45

5.When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

Progress 05 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

06/45

6.Reflective clothing should:

Progress 06 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

07/45

7.To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:

Progress 07 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

08/45

8.If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

Progress 08 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

09/45

9.Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.

Progress 09 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

010/45

10.To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Progress 010 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

011/45

11.If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:

Progress 011 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

012/45

12.A linked braking system:

Progress 012 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

013/45

13.Do not change gears on railroad tracks because:

Progress 013 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

014/45

14.More than half of all crashes:

Progress 014 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

015/45

15.The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

Progress 015 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

016/45

16.When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:

Progress 016 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

017/45

17.You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

Progress 017 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

018/45

18.Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

Progress 018 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

019/45

19.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Progress 019 /45

Motorcycle Test 10

Progress
01 /45

Progress
02 /45

Progress
03 /45

Progress
04 /45

Progress
05 /45

Progress
06 /45

Progress
07 /45

Progress
08 /45

Progress
09 /45

Progress
010 /45

Progress
011 /45

Progress
012 /45

Progress
013 /45

Progress
014 /45

Progress
015 /45

Progress
016 /45

Progress
017 /45

Progress
018 /45

Progress
019 /45

Progress
020 /45

Progress
021 /45

Progress
022 /45

Progress
023 /45

Progress
024 /45

Progress
025 /45

Progress
026 /45

Progress
027 /45

Progress
028 /45

Progress
029 /45

Progress
030 /45

Progress
031 /45

Progress
032 /45

Progress
033 /45

Progress
034 /45

Progress
035 /45

Progress
036 /45