Washington DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Adjust your weight. Accelerate out of the wobble. Grip the handlebars tightly Close the throttle.

2. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid. Shift to a higher gear. Accelerate. Reduce your speed. Lean your motorcycle in any direction.

3. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Acceleration lanes. Intersections. Multi-lane highways. Rural areas.

4. What is the most efficient way to know what is going on behind you? Carry a passenger to check for you. Turn around and scan the area. Stop and look around Check your side mirrors frequently.

5. When approaching a turn, when should you reduce your speed? Before the turn. After the turn. During the turn. At any of these times.

6. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of a being involved in a collision? Use your signal lights. Wear sturdy clothing. Scan the road for hazards. Maintain a space cushion.

7. The best time of the day to head out for a trip is ____. After midnight. At 3 am. Between 6 and 11 am During rush hour.

8. Which of the following can affect a rider? A couple of drinks. A prescription medicine. All listed answers An illegal drug.

9. Keeping distance provides which of the following? A cushion of space. Time to react. Room to maneuver All listed answers.

10. If a friend has been drinking you can help by ____. All of the listed answers. Bringing them home. Encouraging them to stop drinking Keeping them where they are.

11. When following a vehicle at night, always Follow closely. Use high beam headlights. Completely turn off your headlights Switch off your high beam headlights.

12. Unless prohibited, drivers must use the three-point turn to Change lanes. Turn around on a narrow street. Pass another vehicle on a narrow road Make a left turn.

13. Intersections are especially dangerous to motorcycles because Other vehicles often do not see them approaching. They do not have to obey traffic lights. Motorcycles are not permitted to cross intersections They are slower than other vehicles.

14. What is a 'wobble?' A wobble is a derogatory term for inexperienced riders. A wobble occurs when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side at any speed. A wobble is a term to describe a malfunctioning brake None of the listed answers.

15. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? How fast you drink. Time of day. Your weight. The amount of alcohol.

16. What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking? 15-20%. 30-35%. 40-45% 80-85%.

17. There are ____ factors that play a major part in determining bac. 2 3 1 4

18. The intermediate rider course is ____ hours long. 10 5 8 15

19. To get your first time endorsement, the fee is ____. 10 15 20 5

20. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Swerve from side to side. Flash your brake light. Shift gears instead of braking Raise slightly off your seat.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.