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1. Which of the following should you instruct your passenger not do?
2. Keeping distance provides which of the following?
3. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug?
4. When can you operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic?
5. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely?
6. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?
7. When should the staggered formation be used?
8. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to
9. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
10. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for
11. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
12. A permit is valid for ____ days.
13. In traffic, where should you ride if at all possible?
14. How can you initiate a swerve while riding a motorcycle?
15. When carrying cargo in saddlebags, you should
16. You should always merge onto an interstate in a ____ formation.
17. When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, it is better to
18. Which of the following can affect a rider?
19. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
20. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill?
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.