Section R. 257.972 - Examination for indorsementRule 2.
(1) An applicant shall pass an examination given by the department which is designed to test the competency of the applicant to operate a motorcycle on the highways of this state in a knowledgeable and safe manner and with safety to himself or herself and other persons or property.(2) The examination shall be in writing or oral, at the option of the department, and shall include questions concerning all of the following items:(a) General rules of the road.(b) Specific rules of the road as they apply to motorcycles.(c) Equipment requirements for motorcycles.(d) Safety requirements for motorcycles.(e) Safe motorcycle riding techniques, including starting, shifting, braking, and turning.(f) Defensive driving techniques for motorcycles, including night driving and operating a motorcycle in adverse road or weather conditions.(g) Emergency situations.Mich. Admin. Code R. 257.972