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WA Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Washington DOL 2-Wheel Motorcycle Endorsement Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
To get a Washington motorcycle endorsement, every new rider must complete which course at a DOL-approved school?
Choose one answer below.
A
An online video module only
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B
A Basic Rider Course (BRC)
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C
A commercial driving course
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D
A defensive driving traffic-school course
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the Washington DOL 2-wheel motorcycle endorsement knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
20 questions
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B
25 questions
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C
30 questions
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D
50 questions
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the minimum passing score on the Washington motorcycle endorsement knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
70% (18 of 25)
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B
75% (19 of 25)
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C
80% (20 of 25)
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D
90% (23 of 25)
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Under Washington law (RCW 46.37.530), who must wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders under 18
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B
Only the operator, never passengers
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C
Every operator and passenger of any age
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D
Only on freeways over 50 mph
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic) legal in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, on any road
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B
Yes, only on freeways
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C
No, lane splitting is illegal in Washington
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D
Only motorcycles 250cc or larger
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for an adult motorcyclist (21 or older) in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.02%
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the BAC limit for a Washington motorcycle rider under age 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.08%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.02%
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D
0.00%
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When must a motorcycle's headlight be turned on in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at night
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B
Only in rain or fog
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C
At all times the motorcycle is in operation
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D
Only on freeways
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Washington requires motorcyclists to wear eye protection when:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle has no windshield
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B
Only when riding at night
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C
Only on the freeway
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D
Only if the rider wears contact lenses
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the minimum age for a Washington motorcycle instruction permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which acronym describes the pre-ride inspection that checks Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stands?
Choose one answer below.
A
SIPDE
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B
T-CLOCS
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C
SEE
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D
FAST
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QUESTION 12 / 25
On most motorcycles, which hand controls the throttle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left hand
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B
Right hand
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C
Either hand
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D
Throttle is foot-operated
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which control does the lever on the left handlebar operate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front brake
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B
Rear brake
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C
Clutch
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D
Throttle
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which foot operates the gear shifter on a typical motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right foot
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B
The left foot
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C
Either foot
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D
Shifting is done by hand
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which foot operates the rear brake pedal?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left foot
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B
Right foot
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C
Either foot
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D
Rear brake is hand-operated
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Approximately what portion of a motorcycle's total braking power comes from the front brake on a normal, straight-line stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 30%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
About 100%
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the safest way to brake on a motorcycle in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the front brake
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B
Use only the rear brake
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C
Use both brakes together, smoothly
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D
Downshift instead of braking
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle in normal conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
At least 2 seconds, increasing to 4 in poor conditions
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D
10 car lengths regardless of speed
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does counter-steering refer to on a motorcycle traveling above about 10-15 mph?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering opposite the direction you want to turn
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B
Pushing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward
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C
Leaning while keeping the handlebars straight
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D
Turning the bars sharply opposite the lean
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which acronym describes the proper sequence for taking a corner on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
T-CLOCS
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Stop, Look, Listen, Go
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D
SIPDE
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the safest way to handle a corner that turns out to be tighter than you expected?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard while leaning
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B
Look through the turn and press harder on the inside grip to tighten your lean
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C
Stand the motorcycle up and ride straight through
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D
Apply only the rear brake while leaning
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When swerving to avoid an obstacle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard at the same time as you swerve
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B
Swerve first, then brake after the motorcycle is upright again
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C
Look directly at the obstacle
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D
Lock the front brake before the swerve
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is target fixation?
Choose one answer below.
A
Staring at the hazard you want to avoid, which causes you to steer toward it
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B
Looking only at your instruments
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C
Scanning side-to-side too quickly to focus
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D
Watching only your mirrors
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does SEE stand for in the MSF mental strategy?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Evaluate, Execute
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
Scan, Estimate, Enter
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D
See, Evade, Escape
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does SIPDE stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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B
Stop, Inspect, Proceed, Drive, Exit
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C
Search, Inform, Prevent, Defend, Evade
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D
Signal, Indicate, Pass, Decelerate, Enter
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