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2026 Washington Motorcycle Permit Test 6
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QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 25
If you find yourself riding alongside another vehicle, you should:
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A
Speed up or slow down.
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B
Wave at the other driver.
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C
Stay alongside the vehicle until the next exit and then exit.
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D
Let the other driver worry about it.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which of the following provides the best protection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sunglasses
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B
Windshield
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C
Goggles
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D
Face shield
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:
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A
Seen by other motorists.
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B
Faster than other vehicles.
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C
On the side of the road.
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D
In the left side of the lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
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B
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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C
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
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D
Not weave between the cars.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?
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A
About 25 percent
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B
About 50 percent
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C
About 70 percent
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D
About 95 percent
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
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A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:
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A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Help you avoid surface hazards.
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C
Help you avoid traffic signals.
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D
Communicate your intentions to other road users.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
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 10 / 25
If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.
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B
There is usually no effect on the body.
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C
There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.
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D
There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Compared to riding during the day, a motorcycle operator who is riding at night should do all of the following, except:
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A
Ride more slowly.
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B
Allow more space between their motorcycle and other vehicles.
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C
Use their high beam whenever possible.
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D
Tailgate other vehicles.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluids.
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B
Headlight and taillight.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
Reflectors.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handgrips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
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A
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Get as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.
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D
Not signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
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A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Protects more than just your eyes.
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D
Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake suddenly.
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B
Steer in a weaving pattern.
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C
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves.
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D
Move to the leftmost portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?
Choose one answer below.
A
Goggles
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B
Windshield
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C
Sunglasses
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D
Eyeglasses
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QUESTION 18 / 25
In any crash, you have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear an approved helmet.
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B
Wear face or eye protection.
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C
Wear protective clothing.
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D
Have a windshield.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
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A
Feel like it is lagging behind.
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B
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
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C
Vibrate uncontrollably.
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D
Make acceleration seem faster.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When securing a load, you should place the load:
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A
As high as possible.
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B
As low as possible.
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C
On a sissy bar.
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D
Only on one side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When approaching an intersection, you should:
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A
Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
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B
Never assume other drivers see you.
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C
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
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D
Speed up to make others notice you.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When carrying a passenger or cargo:
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A
It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
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B
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
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C
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
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D
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where is the gearshift lever located?
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A
In front of the left footrest
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B
In front of the right footrest
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C
On the left handgrip
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D
On the right handgrip
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QUESTION 25 / 25
______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.
Choose one answer below.
A
Eye contact
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B
Using a turn signal
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C
Following another vehicle
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D
Nothing
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