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. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
pull in the clutch.
keep your body straight.
lean in the same direction.
look straight ahead.
2. If the throttle cable is stuck:
check the belt/chain and sprockets.
pull off the road.
twist the throttle back and forth several times.
apply both brakes.
3. Before you slow in the middle of a block, you should:
flash your brake light.
keep your arms straight.
use your horn.
pull in the clutch.
4. Tinted eye protection:
should be worn at all times.
is prohibited by law.
should not be worn at night.
is mandatory for all motorcyle riders.
5. What's the best way to secure cargo on your motorcycle?
Using a rope.
Using bungee cords.
So that it covers your lights.
On the sissy bar.
6. To increase your visibility to other drivers, you should:
Avoid wearing reflective clothing.
Use your high beam.
Reduce your following distance.
Wear reflective clothing.
7. If you take curves or turns too fast, you may end up:
tipping over.
crossing into another lane of traffic.
twisting the throttle.
shifting gears.
8. When preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by:
riding in the left lane position
staying in the center lane position.
reducing your speed.
swerving from side to side.
9. The best face protection is provided by:
a windshield.
a face shield.
government-approved glasses.
goggles.
10. Motorcycle riders should maintain an adequate space cushion when following other vehicles:
when traffic is heavy.
in construction zones.
unless they are following a motorcycle.
at all times.
 
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Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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