Parking & Stopping Rules — Michigan

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Questions (4)

1. When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
  1. Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb. ✓
  2. Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
  3. Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
  4. Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.

Answer: A. Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.

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2. When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
  1. Open parking spaces.
  2. A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic. ✓
  3. Parking meters.
  4. Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

Answer: B. A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.

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3. When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
  1. The left portion of the lane ✓
  2. The center portion of the lane
  3. The right portion of the lane
  4. Either the left or right portion of the lane

Answer: A. The left portion of the lane

When passing parked cars, you should usually use the left portion of your lane. The motorcycle manual says that when you pass parked cars, you should stay toward the left of your lane. It gives a concrete reason: this position helps you avoid problems caused by doors. The guidance is specific about which side of the lane to favor, so the correct choice is the left portion rather than the center or the right side.
Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 21
4. When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
  1. Motorists looking for a place to park.
  2. Cars leaving their parking spaces. ✓
  3. Oncoming traffic.
  4. Noise.

Answer: B. Cars leaving their parking spaces.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook