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2026 Washington Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 24
Passengers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lean with the operator.
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B
Never come into contact with the operator.
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C
Sit as far back on their seat as possible.
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D
Hold onto their seat.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need to use a turn signal.
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B
Should still use a turn signal.
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C
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
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D
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
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A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Read books about carrying passengers.
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B
Practice riding on an empty road.
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C
Flash your lights so others can see you.
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D
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should ride in:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side of the lane.
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B
The center of the lane.
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C
The right side of the lane.
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D
Either the right or center portions of the lane.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
Your lane position should:
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A
Protect your lane from other drivers.
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B
Allow you a nice view of scenery.
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C
Place you in other drivers’ blind spots.
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D
Hide your intentions from other drivers.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
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A
Free of scratches.
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B
Resistant to penetration.
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C
Able to fasten securely.
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D
Airtight.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
More than half of all motorcycle crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Happen at night.
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B
Are caused by bald tires.
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C
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
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D
Involve inexperienced riders.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
It is recommended that a motorcyclist:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift gears in a turn.
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B
Shift gears before a turn.
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C
Change power suddenly in a turn.
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D
Ride the brake throughout the turn.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
A windshield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a good substitute for a face shield.
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B
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
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C
Is required on all motorcycles.
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D
Should be used on windy days.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can apply the front brake harder.
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B
Should lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.
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C
Can apply the rear brake harder.
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D
Lose traction.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:
Choose one answer below.
A
The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
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B
Your arms.
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C
The road in front of your motorcycle.
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D
The side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When changing lanes, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
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B
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
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C
Not worry about other traffic.
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D
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When you ride a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A properly-fitted motorcycle:
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A
Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
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B
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
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C
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
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D
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your usual space cushion.
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B
Brake later than usual.
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C
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
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D
Ride a little faster than usual.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
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A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass in pairs.
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B
Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.
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C
Pass one at a time.
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D
Avoid passing.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed before entering the turn.
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B
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
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C
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
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D
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
When passing another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
You must complete the pass without exceeding the speed limit.
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B
You may complete the pass in a no passing zone if the pass was started before the no passing zone began.
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C
You may exceed the speed limit.
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D
You should pass on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 24 / 24
On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Dry pavement
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B
Gravel
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C
Snow
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D
Leaves
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