WASHINGTON MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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To add an endorsement to your license in Washington State, you must pass both a knowledge and a skills test. Knowledge test questions are based on the information from the Washington State Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand driving laws, road rules and safe riding practices, as well as information specific to two-wheeled vehicles. The written motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass.
1. For railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks to cross at an angle of at least:
30°
45°
15°
90°
2. Which of the following is an hazardous place for motorcycles?
Rural roads.
Intersections.
School zones.
Freeways.
3. By "choosing the best lane position" you:
avoid road hazards.
maximize the space cushion around you.
are not in a blind spot.
All of the above.
4. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
5. At intersections, motorcycle riders must especially watch for:
tailgaters.
rows of parked vehicles.
blue traffic signs.
cars crossing their path.
6. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Wear reflective clothing.
Reduce your following distance.
Use your high beam.
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
7. When you have a tire failure, you must remember to:
use the flat tire brake only.
pull the engine kill switch.
slow down with both brakes.
avoid using the brake of the flat tire.
8. When the pavement is wet, you should:
ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
decrease your following distance.
ride in the center portion of the lane.
Non of the other answers is correct.
9. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
ride is in the center lane position.
proceed in a zigzag pattern until you cross the bridge.
downshift to a lower gear to improve stability.
10. You should immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:
The throttle is stuck and you can't free it.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.
You start to lose control in a curve.
You are riding on a wet surface.
 
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Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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