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Anyone who drives a motorcycle in Wisconsin must have a Class M motorcycle license or motorcycle instruction permit. To earn a motorcycle instruction permit in Wisconsin, the applicant must pass the motorcycle knowledge test​, a sign test and a vision screening. Check the Wisconsin Motorcycle Handbook.
1. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist:
flat.
down.
slightly bent.
2. You should increase your following distance:
in heavy traffic.
during the day.
on single-lane roads.
3. When traveling in heavy traffic, maintain _________ between yourself and the vehicle ahead is:
a larger space cushion
a smaller space cushion
All of the above.
4. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
try to accelerate out of the wobble.
fight the wobble.
grip the handlebars firmly and roll off the throttle.
5. Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
Anti-Lock Braking.
engine braking.
None of the above.
6. If your front tire goes flat while riding, and breaking is required, you should:
use the rear brake and, when the motorcycle slows, ride to the side of the road.
use both brakes and ride to the side of the road.
immediately operate the the engine cut-off switch and stop.
7. You should downshift through the gears when you:
need more power to accelerate.
are approaching a stop sign.
All of the above.
8. You may carry a passenger if:
your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.
the passenger has special shoes.
All of the above.
9. What is the safest braking method?
Using only the front brake
Using both brakes at the same time
Use the front brake first and then the rear brake
10. ______ helps make your downshifting smoother.
Applying the front brake
All the above
Rolling on the throttle
 
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