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2026 Washington Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 24
The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has long, loose laces.
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B
Has short heels.
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C
Has tall heels.
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D
Is always sneakers.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
Swerving a motorcycle:
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A
Requires a lot of traction.
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B
Requires little traction.
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C
Is a slow maneuver.
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D
Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Exit the road.
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C
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
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D
Ride in the center of the lane.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
If a friend has been drinking alcohol and wants to drive, which of the following should you not do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage friends to talk them out of driving.
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B
Arrange for other transportation.
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C
Tell them to take less-crowded roads.
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D
Slow their pace of drinking.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure
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B
Improper loading
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C
Unsuitable accessories
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D
Uneven road
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
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B
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Ride in the left portion of your lane
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QUESTION 7 / 24
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
A child passenger:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be placed in front of the operator.
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B
Should be placed behind the operator.
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C
Does not have to be able to reach the footrests.
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D
Should hold onto the motorcycle frame.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 10 / 24
Face shields and goggles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will likely never need to be replaced.
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B
Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.
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C
Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.
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D
Should not allow air to pass through.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Not use any brakes, but downshift.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Swerve around the animal.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Ride alongside the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn just your head.
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B
Turn your head and shoulders.
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C
Turn just your shoulders.
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D
Turn your entire body.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
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 16 / 24
When entering a turn, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
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D
Sit up as high as possible.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 18 / 24
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Most motorcycle crashes happen:
Choose one answer below.
A
At high speeds.
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B
After riding for a long time.
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C
Far from home.
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D
On short trips.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay in the center of the lane.
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B
Stay on the outside of the lane.
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C
Change your path as needed.
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D
Use the shoulder.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
As weight transfers to the front of your bike while you are braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Gradually increase pressure to the front brake.
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B
Use more rear brake pressure.
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C
Not worry. The weight transfer will not have an effect on your motorcycle.
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D
Try to lock the front tire.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
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 24 / 24
To stop quickly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Use the rear brake firmly while gradually increasing the braking pressure of the front brake.
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