Michigan SOS Motorcycle Practice Test 4
Test 4 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 16 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Michigan test.
- Questions20
- Correct to pass16
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. Are ordinary eyeglasses or sunglasses adequate eye protection for riding?
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Answer B: No, since they can shatter and let wind reach the eyes from the side
Everyday lenses are not made to resist impact and leave the eyes open to wind and debris, so a face shield or goggles are needed instead.
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2. How does riding in a formation change your responsibility for your own space cushion?
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Answer C: It does not change it, because each rider still manages their own space and decisions
A formation organizes the group, but every rider remains responsible for their own following distance, escape paths and riding decisions.
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3. On a Michigan road with at least two lanes in the same direction, what must a driver do when passing a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
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Answer D: Reduce speed by at least 10 mph below the posted limit and move at least one lane away
Michigan requires the driver to slow to at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit and fully move over into an open lane; if that is not possible, the driver still slows by 10 mph and passes with caution.
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4. What is the penalty for a first violation of the Michigan hands-free law?
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Answer A: A 100 dollar fine and/or 16 hours of community service
A first violation carries a 100 dollar fine and/or 16 hours of community service, while later violations carry 250 dollars and/or 24 hours.
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5. What is the main advantage of a face shield over goggles?
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Answer D: It protects the whole face, not only the eyes
Goggles keep wind and debris out of the eyes, but a shatter resistant face shield also protects the rest of the face in a crash.
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6. Under Michigan law, which combination defines a moped rather than a motorcycle?
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Answer A: Engine no larger than 100 cc, no manual gearshift, top speed of 30 mph or less
Michigan defines a moped as having an engine of no more than 100 cubic centimeters, a drive system that does not require shifting gears and a top speed of 30 mph or less, and anything beyond those limits is a motorcycle.
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7. How does a rider judge whether the brake pads still have life left in them?
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Answer A: By looking at how much friction material is left on the pad
Pads are inspected visually for remaining thickness against the wear indicator, because a pad worn to its backing plate will destroy the disc.
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8. How many points does Michigan assess for careless driving?
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Answer A: 3 points
Careless or negligent driving is a civil infraction carrying 3 points, fewer than reckless driving, which is a criminal offense.
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9. What civil fine does Michigan set for a basic violation of the move over law for stationary emergency vehicles?
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Answer C: 400 dollars
A move over violation involving an authorized emergency vehicle is a civil infraction carrying two points and a 400 dollar civil fine, with felony penalties when a responder is injured or killed.
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10. What single action does Michigan allow with a mounted mobile device while driving?
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Answer B: One press, tap or swipe to activate a function or select a number or name
A device may be used in voice-operated or hands-free mode, and Michigan permits a single button press, tap or swipe to activate or deactivate a feature or to select a telephone number or a name.
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11. Your car begins to lose power on a freeway and you must stop. Where should you try to bring it to a halt?
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Answer A: As far off the right side of the road as you can get, beyond the edge line
A disabled vehicle should be moved completely clear of the travel lanes, on the right, so that traffic can pass without changing course.
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12. You are in a minor collision on a busy road. No one is hurt and both vehicles can be driven. What is the recommended thing to do?
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Answer C: Move the vehicles out of the travel lanes to a safe spot before exchanging information
Vehicles left in traffic after a minor crash invite a second, often worse, collision. Clearing the lane protects everyone, and you still exchange details and report as required.
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13. Unless another limit is fixed, what speed applies on a Michigan county highway with a gravel or unimproved surface?
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Answer B: 55 mph
Michigan sets a general gravel road speed limit of 55 miles per hour on county highways with a gravel or unimproved surface where no other limit has been fixed.
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14. Which restrictions apply while riding on a Michigan motorcycle Temporary Instruction Permit?
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Answer B: No night riding, no passengers, and constant visual supervision by a licensed motorcycle operator at least 18
A Michigan permit rider may not ride at night or carry passengers and must stay under the constant visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 18 years old.
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15. How many points within a two year period cause the Michigan Department of State to take driver assessment action?
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Answer D: 12 or more points
Accumulating 12 or more points in a two year period is one of the grounds for the department to impose driver assessment licensing controls.
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16. What happens to the fine for a moving violation committed in a Michigan work zone or school bus zone?
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Answer D: It is doubled
Michigan doubles the fine for a moving violation committed in a work zone, at an emergency scene, in a school bus zone, or in a school zone during the period from 30 minutes before school until 30 minutes after school.
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17. How much community service may a Michigan court order for a first operating while intoxicated conviction?
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Answer C: Up to 360 hours
A first operating while intoxicated conviction may carry community service of not more than 360 hours, either instead of or alongside jail and a fine.
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18. What must you do before changing lanes, in addition to signaling and checking your mirrors?
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Answer D: Glance over your shoulder to check the blind spot the mirrors do not cover
Mirrors leave an area beside and behind the vehicle that they cannot show, so a quick head check is needed before the vehicle moves sideways.
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19. You are about to change lanes to the left when you notice a vehicle already overtaking you in that lane. What should you do?
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Answer A: Hold your lane and your speed, and change only after that vehicle has gone by
A signal asks for space but does not create it, and the overtaking driver has nowhere to go if you move across.
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20. What is the penalty for a first offense of riding a motorcycle in Michigan without the required endorsement?
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Answer D: A civil infraction with a civil fine of not more than 250 dollars
A first motorcycle endorsement violation is a civil infraction carrying a civil fine of not more than 250 dollars; a later violation becomes a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year or a 500 dollar fine.