Michigan · Safe Driving Practices · Question 7 of 8
When sharing the road with motorcycles, drivers should remember that motorcycles:
- A. Stop in shorter distances than cars
- B. Are easy to see in mirrors
- C. Are smaller and harder to see, so allow extra following distance Correct answer
- D. Always travel below the speed limit
Why this is the right answer
Motorcycles are smaller, less visible, and easier to lose in blind spots. Increase your following distance to at least four seconds and check carefully before turning or changing lanes.
How this question shows up on the Michigan permit test
Questions in the safe driving practices category are common on the Michigan learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Michigan Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of safe driving practices on the permit test, read our complete guide to Safe Driving Practices.