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2026 Washington Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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QUESTION 1 / 25
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 2 / 25
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
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On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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B
Tighten your hold on the handle grips and increase your speed to get past the hazard.
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C
Travel in a zigzag motion.
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D
Ride on the shoulder instead of on the grooves.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
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A
You are tired while riding.
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B
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
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A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
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A
Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
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B
Assume other drivers can’t see you.
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C
Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
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D
Ride offensively.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
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A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The front brake:
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A
Should only be used when you need to stop quickly.
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B
Should be used only under slippery conditions.
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C
Is not as effective as the rear brake.
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D
Is safe to use, if used properly.
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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 a tire goes flat and you must brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
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B
Apply the brake of the tire that is flat.
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C
Apply both brakes.
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D
Not use either brake.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:
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A
Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Swerve quickly.
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D
Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You should use a larger cushion of space:
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A
When roads are slippery.
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B
When it is sunny outside.
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C
When it is colder than usual.
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D
When you are following other motorcycles.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Reflective material on your helmet:
Choose one answer below.
A
Helps you to be seen.
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B
Is not allowed.
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C
Should only be used at night.
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D
Does not help you to be seen.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
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A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?
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A
By giving dirty looks to other drivers
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B
By riding in the center portion of the lane
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C
By riding in the left portion of the lane
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D
By riding in a zigzag pattern
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A motorcycle needs:
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A
Less frequent attention than a car.
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B
More frequent attention than a car.
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C
To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.
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D
To be serviced only at a dealer.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The best way to stop quickly is to:
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A
Use the front brake only.
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B
Use the rear brake first.
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C
Throttle down and use the front brake.
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D
Use both brakes simultaneously.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When should the front brake be used?
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A
Any time the rider is slowing or stopping
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B
Only when slowing or stopping on slippery roads
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C
Only when slowing or stopping in an emergency
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D
Only when slowing or stopping in traffic
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Where is the horn button usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
By the left handgrip
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B
By the right handgrip
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C
By the left footrest
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D
By the right footrest
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
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A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding in fog, you should:
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Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Use no lights.
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D
Alternate between the low and high beams.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To increase your visibility, you should:
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A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Riding alongside another rider:
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A
Allows you to maximize the surface of the road.
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B
Should be avoided because it limits your escape routes.
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C
Allows you to communicate with one another.
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D
Makes it easier for other motorists to pass.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?
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A
Increase your speed.
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B
Reduce your speed.
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C
Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.
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D
Increase your following distance.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A flat front tire is especially hazardous because:
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A
It affects how you steer.
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B
The front tire provides the power for the bike, so you will lose acceleration.
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C
The flat tire will shake the bike, making it hard to use the mirrors.
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D
You won’t be able to use the brake.
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