WASHINGTON MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN 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. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT:
accelerate out of the wobble.
grip the handlebars firmly.
leave the road as soon as you can.
roll off the throttle.
2. When approaching turns or curves, riders should travel:
in a staggered formation.
in pairs.
in a T-formation.
single file.
3. Rolling on the throttle through a turn:
helps stabilize suspension.
causes the motorcycle to slip.
is extremely dangerous and should be avoided.
is the best way to handle tailgaters.
4. When you carry loads, you should:
stop and check the load every so often.
fasten the load securely.
All the other answers are correct.
distribute the load evenly.
5. Motorcycle passengers must have their own:
footrests.
helmet.
seat.
All of the above.
6. The right foot pedal controls:
the rear brake.
the front brake.
the throttle.
the clutch.
7. When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
roll on the throttle.
relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
pull in the clutch.
apply the rear brake.
8. To know what is going on behind you:
check your side mirrors frequently.
pull off the road and check.
slow down and look around.
decrease your speed and  scan the environment ahead of you.
9. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
holding in the clutch.
maintaining or increasing your speed.
leaning back.
avoiding sudden moves.
10. ___________________ should check their mirror and make a head check before they change lanes.
Only motorcyclists
Only car drivers
Both motorcyclists and car drivers
Drivers below the age of 18
 
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WA DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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