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2026 Washington Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Most motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have only a front brake.
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B
Have only a rear brake.
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C
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
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D
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
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B
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
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C
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
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D
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
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B
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
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C
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
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D
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Riding gloves are often:
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A
Made of leather.
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B
Made of wool.
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C
Not pre-curved.
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D
Unsafe for the rider.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
An approved helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as necessary.
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B
Restricts the field of vision.
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C
Is usually uncomfortable.
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D
Does not have any markings or tags.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gravel road
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B
A patch of leaves
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C
An ice patch
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D
Dry concrete
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure
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B
General wear
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C
General tread
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D
Shininess
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep going and hope to wake up.
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B
Ride faster.
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C
Ride on the shoulder.
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D
Get off the road and rest.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and check your blind spot.
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B
Look only at your mirrors.
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C
Rely on your peripheral vision.
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D
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?
Choose one answer below.
A
The general wear and tread of your tires
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B
The amount of cushion your seat has
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C
The shine of your paint
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D
The wind direction
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may not find a parking spot.
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B
A driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.
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C
Others may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.
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D
The road may be uneven.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Clothing made of which type of material can offer the best protection to motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leather
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B
Wool
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C
Polyester
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D
Silk
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QUESTION 13 / 25
It is best to not ride directly alongside another vehicle because:
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A
You may be riding in its blind spot.
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B
It is distracting to have a vehicle next to you.
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C
Other drivers may want to use the lane.
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D
It would be difficult to see what is happening behind you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You should check your tires for all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Air pressure.
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B
Tread.
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C
General wear.
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D
Flexibility.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is a useless action.
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B
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.
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B
Wear dark clothing.
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C
Signal only when you feel like it.
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D
Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear a high-quality helmet that is securely fastened.
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B
Wear shorts.
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C
Wear sneakers.
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D
Wear goggles.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
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 19 / 25
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 20 / 25
Which of the following types of clothing can help you to be seen by other drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
Darkly-colored clothes
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B
Clothes made from synthetic materials
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C
Reflective clothes
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D
A leather jacket
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To provide the best protection, a helmet should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a few cracks.
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B
Not be certified.
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C
Have frayed straps.
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D
Fit snugly.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be visible to other drivers.
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B
Keep your intentions unknown from other drivers.
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C
Always stay within a foot of another vehicle.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Taking a turn too fast:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is acceptable as long as you stay under the speed limit.
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B
Is safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
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C
Is acceptable as long as no vehicles are near you.
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D
Can cause you to end up in another lane or leave the road.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshifting.
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B
Upshfting.
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C
Cross-shifting.
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D
Rolling on the throttle.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When checking tire pressure:
Choose one answer below.
A
Eyeballing the tire is a good method.
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B
Use a tire gauge.
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C
It is best to squeeze the tire.
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D
Compare the height of the tire to another tire.
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