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1. There are ____ steps for better control while turning.
2. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent?
3. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night?
4. When passing as a group, you should ____.
5. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks
6. When carrying items in your motorcycle saddlebags, you should
7. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean?
8. The best path through a curve
9. When you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, your best course of action is to
10. What should you do if your faceplate is damaged from a flying object?
11. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing?
12. Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and a dashed yellow line are reserved for ____ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
13. The gearshift lever is located
14. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as
15. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night?
16. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears
17. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
18. Which of the following is not a penalty for operating a vehicle while intoxicated?
19. You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with
To operate a motorcycle in Washington, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your current license or a motorcycle permit. Endorsements and permits are issued by the Department of Licensing (DOL). You can apply for a motorcycle permit or a 2-wheel or 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement at age 16. A motorcycle permit or endorsement allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
You can receive a 2-wheel or 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement either by applying for a motorcycle permit or by completing an approved motorcycle safety course. To receive your permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, hold a valid Washington driver's license, pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive your motorcycle endorsement, you must submit the required documentation, pass the riding skills exam, and pay the fees. Applicants who are under 18 must also complete an approved rider course. You can also receive the motorcycle endorsement if you successfully complete an approved motorcycle safety course, submit the required documentation, and pay the fees. If you complete a motorcycle safety course, the DOL tests will be waived.
Tests are scheduled through the DOL. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.