Washington DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do? Avoid unnecessary talk. Mount the motorcycle only before it's started. Keep feet on the footrests Sit as far forward as possible.

2. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve. Downshifting gears. Applying the rear brake Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.

3. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Wearing bright clothing. Choosing an effective lane position. Identifying multiple hazards Doing all of the above.

4. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 20 45 90 120

5. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? The left. Any lane position. The right. The center.

6. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Press, look, slow, roll. Slow, press, look, roll. Slow, look, press, roll. Look, press, roll, slow.

7. When carrying a load, you should Keep it high. Only use approved luggage holders. Distribute the load evenly Secure it as far back as possible.

8. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Following. Not following or meeting. Meeting. All of these answers are correct.

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

10. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Slightly bent at the elbows. Positioned with your hands above your elbows. Locked at the elbows Bent at a 90-degree angle.

11. Beginning motorcyclists should ride ____ the group. In the back of. Mixed in with. Just behind the leader at the front of None of the listed answers.

12. All work zone symbols or signs have A yellow background and black letters. An orange background and black letters. A red background and white letters A blue background and white letters.

13. When slowing down or stopping, you must Use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Use either an arm signal or the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you Use both an arm signal and the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you.

14. When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using The hand-to-hand technique. The hand-over-hand technique. The two-hand technique The single-hand technique.

15. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned High, to use the throttle the most. Flat, so you won't use too much throttle. Low down, to increase control In the most comfortable position.

16. When traveling behind a car, a motorcycle rider must ride ____ where a driver is most likely to see him/her. In the center portion of the lane. In the driver's blind spot. In the right side of the lane. In the left side of the lane.

17. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Decrease your speed. Maintain or decrease your speed. Maintain or increase your speed Increase your speed.

18. 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.

19. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Make eye contact with other drivers Flash your headlights when accelerating.

20. Which of the following should you do while carrying a load? All listed answers. Keep the load low. Keep the load near the rear axle Secure the load well.

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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.