Michigan SOS Motorcycle Practice Test 59

1. You want to turn right from a lane marked for through traffic and right turns, and the driver behind you wants to go straight. What should you do?

• A Pull onto the shoulder so that the driver behind you can pass on the left
• B Wave the driver behind you around before you begin the turn
• C Signal, stay in the lane and make the turn when it is safe
• D Move to the left lane and then swing back right across the traffic lane

2. The queue for an exit ramp has backed up into the right lane of the highway. What should you do if you want that exit?

• A Drive up the paved shoulder to the ramp and merge at the front of the waiting queue
• B Join the back of the queue in the lane instead of cutting in later
• C Pass the queue in the next lane along and then cut in at the mouth of the exit ramp
• D Stop in a through lane and wait for another driver to let you across into the queue

3. Which is an early warning that fatigue is affecting your riding?

• A The engine sounds louder than usual through the helmet at cruising speed
• B Your gloves start to feel tighter than at the beginning of the ride
• C You find that you are riding faster than you meant to on a straight road
• D You miss turns and signs and have to think about routine actions

4. Traffic in your lane is backed up and the paved shoulder looks clear. May you drive along it to get past?

• A Yes, provided you signal first and return to the lane straight afterwards
• B Yes, because the traffic ahead of you is stopped rather than moving
• C No, the shoulder is not a travel lane
• D Yes, if you keep your speed low and the shoulder is paved and wide enough

5. You are turning left at an intersection and an oncoming bicyclist is approaching in the bike lane. What must you do?

• A Turn quickly in front of the bicycle, since a rider can stop in a short distance
• B Yield and complete the turn only after the bicyclist has passed
• C Sound the horn so the rider slows, then make the turn without waiting
• D Proceed, because riders in a bike lane must yield to turning motor vehicles

6. What is the basic rule for entering a roundabout?

• A Traffic already in the circle must slow to let entering vehicles in
• B Traffic already circulating goes first, and you wait for a gap
• C Vehicles enter in turn, one from each approach, as at an all-way stop
• D The vehicle on the right always enters ahead of the vehicle on its left

7. Which effect appears as a drinker's blood alcohol level climbs well past the first drinks?

• A Better concentration on one driving task at a time
• B Sharper depth perception in low light conditions
• C Faster and smoother responses to sudden hazards
• D Loss of muscle control and steady steering

8. How many points does a Michigan reckless driving conviction add to the driving record?

• A 2 points
• B 6 points
• C 3 points
• D 4 points

9. How tight should the chin strap of a helmet be?

• A Loose enough to slip the helmet off without unfastening the strap
• B Tight enough that the rider finds it hard to open the mouth or to swallow
• C Only just closed, because the fit of the shell is what holds a helmet on
• D Snug under the jaw, tight enough that the helmet cannot be pulled off

10. On a rural road, the driver of a slow farm tractor ahead of you signals a left turn even though there is no road or driveway in sight. What should you do?

• A Pass on the left right away, because the signal is probably a mistake
• B Stay behind the tractor, because it may be turning into a field entrance
• C Pass on the right, since the tractor will move left out of your way
• D Sound your horn so the driver cancels the turn and lets you pass

11. You realize you have just gone past your exit on a freeway. What should you do?

• A Reverse along the shoulder until you are level with the exit ramp and then take it
• B Cross the striped pavement area to reach the ramp before it separates completely
• C Carry on to the next exit and turn around there
• D Stop on the shoulder and wait for a gap so that you can back into the exit ramp

12. A rider needs to stop quickly while leaned over in a curve. What is the best technique?

• A Grab the front brake as hard as you can while the machine is still fully leaned over
• B Use only the rear brake and hold the same lean angle through the curve
• C Release both brakes completely and coast until the curve straightens
• D Bring the motorcycle upright where possible, then brake firmly with both brakes

13. You are traveling at 55 mph and see a vehicle ahead moving at about 15 mph. What is the hazard?

• A You reach it far sooner than you expect
• B Your brakes are likely to fade before you get to it
• C The slow vehicle has to pull off the road immediately
• D You will be forced to pass inside a no-passing zone

14. You are stopped at a stop sign on a two-way stop intersection and the cross street has no stop signs at all. What does that mean for you?

• A You yield to all cross traffic no matter how long that takes
• B You may go after three seconds at the line
• C You may go after the first vehicle passes, since it is then your turn
• D You take turns with the cross traffic in the order everyone arrived

15. What do the numbers on a pedestrian countdown display show?

• A The seconds remaining to finish a crossing already under way
• B The seconds until the vehicle signal turns yellow
• C The width of the roadway in feet
• D The number of pedestrians waiting on the opposite corner

16. A flashing red lamp is mounted above a stop sign at a rural intersection. What does it add?

• A A warning that cross traffic does not have to stop
• B Permission to roll through when nothing is coming
• C Emphasis, while the required stop stays the same
• D A duty to stop only while the lamp is flashing

17. How should space management change with a passenger aboard?

• A Follow more closely so the passenger can see the road ahead
• B Allow a greater following distance and wait for larger gaps in traffic
• C Space management does not change with a passenger
• D Treat the shoulder as an extra escape path

18. How often should you check your mirrors while driving?

• A Only just before turning, changing lanes or coming to a stop
• B About once a minute on the freeway and less often in town
• C Every few seconds, so you always know what is around you
• D Only when you hear a vehicle approaching from behind

19. A school crossing guard steps into the roadway and holds up a stop paddle. What must you do?

• A Slow to a crawl and pass behind the guard if no child is stepping off the curb
• B Continue if the children are still on the sidewalk and not yet in the roadway
• C Sound your horn, since a crossing guard cannot legally stop moving traffic
• D Stop and stay stopped until the guard and the children have left the road

20. How many points does Michigan assess for a moving violation that results in an at-fault collision?

• A 2 points
• B 4 points
• C 3 points
• D 6 points