Washington DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. Three. 4 One. Two.

3. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions? Clothing choice does not prevent collisions. Wear bright clothing. Wear durable clothing Wear extra clothing to get the attention of drivers.

4. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Start in second gear. Never try to start on an upward hill Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold.

5. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. They are wearing protective clothing. The passenger has special shoes All of the above conditions are met.

6. Your motorcycle must have ____ mirrors. 1 5 2 3

7. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Green. Yellow. Orange. All of these colors.

8. 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.

9. Before heading out with passengers or cargo, you should check your ____. All of the listed answers. Suspension. Headlight Tire pressure.

10. 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.

11. If the rear tire goes flat while riding Use both brakes to stop. Stop with the rear brake only. Stop with the front brake only Use engine braking.

12. Most crashes occur with operators riding under what speed, in mph? 15 20 5 30

13. 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.

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

15. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before entering the turn. Before, during, or after the turn. During the turn After the turn.

16. The most important thing about swerving is to Not brake and swerve at the same time. Never swerve on a curve. Only swerve towards the inside of the road Brake while swerving.

17. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake before or after swerving. Brake after swerving. Brake before swerving Brake while swerving.

18. What is as equally important as prepping your motorcycle for a long ride? Drinking lots of caffeine. Making sure you have your favorite music. None of the listed answers Preparing yourself to be mentally clear.

19. Motorcycle cargo should not be secured with Rope. Tank bags. Elastic cords Saddlebags.

20. Rising off the seat slightly Helps use your knees and elbows to absorb shock. Is prohibited while riding motorcycles. Should only be done by experienced drivers Should be done to fix a wobble.

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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.