2026 Michigan DMV Motorcycle Permit Test 3 (20 Questions And Complete Answers)

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

1. Three times
2. Four times
3. Five times
4. Six times
Five times
When approaching an intersection, you should:

1. Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
2. Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
3. Never assume other drivers see you.
4. Speed up to make others notice you.
Never assume other drivers see you.
When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:

1. The right side could be slippery.
2. It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
3. People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.
4. It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.
It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
Motorcycles:

1. Do not have blind spots because of their small size.
2. Have blind spots, but they are so small they should not cause concern.
3. Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
4. Are too small to have blind spots.
Have blind spots that should be routinely checked.
When carrying a passenger in a sidecar, you should:

1. Begin slowing sooner than usual.
2. Begin slowing later than usual.
3. Apply the brakes more firmly than usual to stop quickly.
4. Apply the brakes more softly than usual to keep from overworking them.
Begin slowing sooner than usual.
When riding under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

1. One second.
2. Two seconds.
3. Three seconds.
4. Four seconds.
Two seconds.
Taking corners too fast:

1. Can cause the rider to go into another lane.
2. Is better than going too slowly.
3. Often causes the rider to stay in their lane.
4. Is acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.
Can cause the rider to go into another lane.
How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

1. Release the rear brake.
2. Continue using the rear brake.
3. Swerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.
4. With the brake engaged, try to accelerate.
Release the rear brake.
When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:

1. Items made of leather.
2. Items made of polyester.
3. Items made of light materials.
4. Items that are darkly-colored.
Items made of leather.
Where is the gearshift lever located?

1. In front of the left footrest
2. In front of the right footrest
3. On the left handgrip
4. On the right handgrip
In front of the left footrest

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