Michigan SOS Motorcycle Practice Test 6
Test 6 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. How long is the license suspension for a first Michigan zero tolerance conviction with no prior convictions in seven years?
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Answer D: 30 days
A first zero tolerance conviction brings a mandatory 30-day suspension, and the department may grant a restricted license for all or part of that period.
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2. How many points does Michigan assess for a moving violation that results in an at-fault collision?
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Answer B: 4 points
Any moving violation that results in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, a person or any other object carries 4 points.
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3. How does Michigan enter points for holding or using a mobile electronic device while driving?
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Answer C: None for a first, one for a second, two for a third or later
Michigan enters no points for a first hands-free violation, one point for a second and two points for a third or subsequent violation.
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4. When is a Michigan school zone speed limit in force?
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Answer D: Up to 30 minutes before the first session and 30 minutes after the last
The school zone limit applies for not more than 30 minutes before the first regularly scheduled session until school starts, and from dismissal until not more than 30 minutes afterwards.
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5. Besides emergency vehicles, which stopped vehicles with flashing, rotating or oscillating lights activated are covered by Michigan's move over duty?
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Answer B: Solid waste haulers, utility service vehicles and road maintenance vehicles
Michigan extends the slow down and move over duty to stationary solid waste haulers, utility service vehicles and road maintenance vehicles whose warning lights are activated.
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6. What follows when a Michigan driver refuses the chemical test requested after an arrest for intoxicated driving?
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Answer A: A one-year suspension and six points on the record
Refusing the chemical test brings a one-year license suspension, or two years for a second or later refusal within seven years, and six points on the driving record.
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7. Which use of a mobile device sits outside Michigan's hands-free prohibition?
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Answer D: Using it solely to record or broadcast video continuously
A device used for the sole purpose of continuously recording or broadcasting video inside or outside the vehicle falls outside the prohibition.
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8. You are riding a shaded back road in autumn and reach a mat of wet leaves covering the pavement. What should you expect?
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Answer D: Traction can be nearly as poor as ice, so slow down before you reach them
Wet leaves are slick and they hide whatever is underneath, so reduce speed before the patch and cross it upright without braking or turning.
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9. What happens to a Michigan car driver who refuses a roadside preliminary breath test?
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Answer D: The driver is responsible for a civil infraction
Refusing a lawfully requested preliminary chemical breath analysis is a civil infraction for the driver of an ordinary vehicle, unlike refusing the later chemical test at the station.
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10. How many points does a Michigan reckless driving conviction add to the driving record?
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Answer B: 6 points
Reckless driving carries 6 points, the highest figure Michigan assigns to a single traffic offense, along with a mandatory 90-day license suspension.
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11. Which alcohol content triggers Michigan's enhanced high blood alcohol content penalties?
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Answer D: 0.17 or more
Michigan sets a separate and more serious offense at an alcohol content of 0.17 grams or more, above the standard 0.08 threshold.
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12. How should a face shield be cleaned?
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Answer C: With mild soap and water and a soft cloth, then dried gently
Plastic shields scratch easily and are damaged by solvents, and a scratched shield scatters light badly at night, so use mild soap, water and a soft cloth.
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13. Unless a specific amount is set for the offense, what is the maximum civil fine for a Michigan Vehicle Code civil infraction?
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Answer C: 100 dollars
The general rule is a civil fine of not more than 100 dollars for a civil infraction under the Michigan Vehicle Code, with separate amounts fixed for certain listed offenses.
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14. Is it acceptable to leave your vehicle across the entrance of an alley for a short time?
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Answer A: No, the entrance must stay clear at all times
Blocking an alley entrance traps the vehicles inside and can keep emergency services out, so it is prohibited however brief the stop.
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15. How do strong emotions affect driving?
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Answer B: They narrow your attention and make risky decisions more likely
Anger, worry and excitement all take attention away from the driving task and push drivers toward decisions they would not normally make.
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16. When should most of your braking for a turn be finished?
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Answer B: Before you begin to turn the wheel
Slow to the right speed before the turn begins; braking hard while turning uses up the grip the tires need for steering.
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17. Why are motorcycles so often missed by other drivers?
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Answer C: Their narrow shape is easily hidden in traffic
A motorcycle presents a narrow outline that disappears behind pillars, mirrors and other vehicles, and it is harder to judge its speed and distance.
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18. What does the Michigan Department of State charge to add a motorcycle endorsement to a license?
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Answer B: 16 dollars
Adding the CY motorcycle endorsement to a Michigan driver's license costs 16 dollars.
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19. A ball rolls into the street from between parked cars ahead of you. What should you expect and do?
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Answer A: Expect a child to follow it and be ready to stop
A ball is usually followed by a child who is watching the ball and not the traffic. Slow down and be prepared to stop immediately.
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20. A rectangular red sign with the white words WRONG WAY means that
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Answer C: the driver is already traveling against the legal flow and must not continue
The wrong way sign uses a white legend and border on red and addresses a driver who has entered a ramp or one-way roadway in the wrong direction, who should stop and turn around safely.