Washington DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

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

3. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks Release the brake and only use the front brake. Continue braking until the motorcycle stops. Release all brakes and coast to a stop Pull the engine kill switch.

4. Which of the following is not a penalty for operating a vehicle while intoxicated? A levied fine. A small fine and an alcohol-abuse class. A mandatory suspension Hours of community service.

5. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Saddlebags. Suspension. Handlebars Helmet.

6. What is one cause of skidding while turning? Using the wrong gear. Using the wrong brake. Applying too much brake. Pulling in the clutch too quickly.

7. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles. Large blasts of wind can affect your control Their drivers are often tired from working long hours.

8. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you looking for? Possibly hazardous road conditions. Traffic markings and signals. Vehicles that may move into your path. All of these things.

9. What can cause the engine to seize? Not changing gears properly. Being low on oil. Braking with only one brake. The front tire skidding.

10. Which of the following is true about passengers carried on a two or three-wheel motorcycle in washington state? Passengers must be at least five years old. Passengers are required to wear a dot compliant helmet. Passengers must have a seat and footboards or pegs All of the above.

11. There are ____ steps for better control while turning. 1 3 4 2

12. When should the staggered formation be used? Through curves and turns. Merging onto the highway. Long stretches of road. When passing as a group.

13. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Three seconds. One second. Two seconds. 4 seconds.

14. When being passed by another vehicle, you should ride in the ____ lane position. Left or center. Right. Left. Center.

15. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must Get your motorcycle equipped with a windshield before you ride it. Avoid carrying passengers. Drive only on paved roads Wear safety goggles or a face shield.

16. How many skills are critical to avoiding a crash? 1 2 3 4

17. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction such as Mud, snow, and ice. Wet pavement and gravel roads. Steel construction plates, drainage grates and manhole covers. All of the above.

18. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug? Leaning while turning. Carrying cargo on the sissy bar. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Shifting to a higher gear too soon.

19. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At high speeds. At low speeds. In curves On hills.

20. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests At all times. Unless being stopped at an intersection. While the motorcycle is moving Unless riding over a slippery surface.

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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.