WASHINGTON DMV 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. Eye protection:
None of the other answers is correct.
should give a clear view to either side.
is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
is only needed when riding in bad weather.
2. The right foot pedal controls:
the front brake.
the rear brake.
the throttle.
the clutch.
3. When riding, keep your feet:
as far forward as possible.
with your toes pointed downward.
to drag lightly on the ground.
firmly on the footpegs.
4. What's the best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane?
Coming to a sudden stop without any sort of signal.
Increasing your speed.
Turning on your high beam headlights.
Riding in the center lane position.
5. When riding with a passenger, you should:
ride a little faster when taking curves.
start slowing earlier as you approach a stop.
only ride in the left lane position.
only ride in the right lane position.
6. Motorcycle collisions are most frequent:
at intersections.
on multi-lane highways.
in school zones.
on entrance ramps.
7. A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Change lanes and let them pass.
Use your horn and make hand gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
8. When you slow more quickly than others might expect, you should:
change your lane position.
sound your horn.
flash your brake light.
ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible.
9. In potential high-risk areas, such as intersections and school zones, motorcycle riders should:
pull in the clutch.
skim your feet along the ground.
cover the clutch and the brake.
reduce the following distance.
10. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo?
Cable ties
Nylon rope
Metal chains
Elastic cords
 
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WA Motorcycle Test

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