Right of Way & Intersections — Michigan
Michigan motorcycle permit practice test: 270 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 4 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Michigan Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 4 (1% of 270 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (4)
1. When approaching a blind intersection, you should:
- Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment. ✓
- Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
- Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
- Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.
Answer: A. Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
When approaching a blind intersection, ride in the portion of the lane that brings you into other drivers' fields of vision as early as possible. The manual says to move to the lane position that puts you in another driver's view as soon as possible. It shows a rider moving to the left part of the lane, away from a parked car, so a driver on the cross street can see him sooner. The stated goal is to see as much as possible and stay visible while protecting your space. If there is a stop sign or stop line, stop there first, then edge forward and stop again just short of where cross traffic crosses your path.
2. Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
- About 10 percent
- About 25 percent
- Over 50 percent ✓
- About 90 percent
Answer: C. Over 50 percent
Over 50 percent of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers failing to yield the right-of-way to the rider. The manual says that at intersections, where traffic can cross your path, more than half of motorcycle/car crashes come from drivers who violate the rider's right-of-way. That is the same idea as failing to yield to the rider. So the share is a majority, which matches "Over 50 percent." The manual also points to left-turning cars and cars pulling out from side streets as major dangers, which fits its warning that riders should not assume others will see them or yield.
3. How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?
- Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
- Make sure you always ride using your headlight. ✓
- Wave your arms.
- Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.
Answer: B. Make sure you always ride using your headlight.
Ride with your headlight on so other drivers can see you at intersections. The manual's advice for being seen at intersections starts with keeping your headlight on, and then adds choosing a lane position that gives you the best view of oncoming traffic and the most visibility to drivers who might cross your path. It also tells you to keep a space cushion so you have an escape route. The headlight is the basic step the manual names first, which is why keeping it on is the right choice here.
4. When approaching an intersection, you should:
- Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
- Never assume other drivers see you. ✓
- Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
- Speed up to make others notice you.
Answer: B. Never assume other drivers see you.
Never assume other drivers see you; ride as if you are invisible and be ready for a car to enter your path. The manual says there are no guarantees that other traffic sees you, and it warns you not to count on eye contact because a driver may look right at a motorcyclist and still fail to see them. At intersections, where conflicts are most likely, it says to assume a car will enter your path if it can. The other passage makes the same point with the idea of pretending you are invisible, so you stay alert instead of relying on other drivers to notice you.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook