Washington Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 6

Übungstest 6 von 6 für den Test „Washington Motorcycle Permit Practice Test“: 20 weitere Fragen mit Antworten und Erklärungen.

Motorrad
Washington
128 Fragen
Geprüft am 10. Oktober 2026

Frage 1 von 20
Why should you avoid stimulants to stay awake on a ride?
- They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
- They make you sleepy right away
- They are only legal at night
- They improve your balance
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Antwort: A. They can cause extreme tiredness when they wear off
Artificial stimulants often lead to extreme fatigue or depression when they wear off.
Frage 2 von 20
What should your riding jacket and pants do?
- Leave your arms bare in hot weather
- Be loose enough to flap in the wind
- Be made of thin cotton
- Cover your arms and legs completely
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Antwort: D. Cover your arms and legs completely
A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.
Frage 3 von 20
Why wear bright or reflective clothing?
- Dark colors are illegal
- It replaces a helmet
- It keeps you cooler
- It helps other drivers see you
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Antwort: D. It helps other drivers see you
Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.
Frage 4 von 20
What is a good sign that a motorcycle fits you?
- Your knees are above the handlebars
- You cannot reach the controls without leaning
- You must stand on tiptoe on one foot
- You can reach the ground with both feet while seated
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Antwort: D. You can reach the ground with both feet while seated
You should be able to put both feet on the ground while seated, and reach all the controls easily.
Frage 5 von 20
When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?
- Only in parking lots
- Never; two seconds is always enough
- On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
- Only on sunny days
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Antwort: C. On slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
Increase your following distance when you need more time to see hazards or to stop.
Frage 6 von 20
You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?
- Stop in your lane first
- Check the surface, signal, and slow down
- Brake hard while still on the road
- Swerve off quickly
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Antwort: B. Check the surface, signal, and slow down
Shoulders can be soft or loose. Check it, signal, and slow down before you leave the road.
Frage 7 von 20
What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?
- Turning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
- Steering with the rear brake
- Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
- Leaning your body only
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Antwort: C. Pressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
Pressing forward on the grip on the side of the turn makes the motorcycle lean and turn that way.
Frage 8 von 20
How do you stop as quickly as possible?
- Use only the rear brake
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
- Use only the front brake
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Antwort: C. Apply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
In a quick stop, squeeze the front brake firmly and press the rear brake, without locking the wheels.
Frage 9 von 20
Which hand controls the throttle?
- The right hand
- Neither; it is a foot pedal
- Either hand
- The left hand
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Antwort: A. The right hand
The throttle is the right handgrip. Twist it toward you to speed up.
Frage 10 von 20
How do you check your brake light before riding?
- Turn on the high beam
- Use the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
- Ride at night and look behind you
- Press the horn
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Antwort: B. Use the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
Each brake control should turn on the brake light by itself.
Frage 11 von 20
In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?
- Position 3
- Position 2
- Position 1
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Antwort: B. Position 2
Lane position 2 is the center of the lane. Position 1 is the left third and position 3 is the right third.
Frage 12 von 20
Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?
- They make your helmet too tight
- They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
- They are always too dark
- They fog up only at night
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Antwort: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.
Frage 13 von 20
In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?
- It only slows down
- To the left
- It goes straight
- To the right
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Antwort: D. To the right
This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.
Frage 14 von 20
How should you ride when carrying a passenger?
- Brake later than usual
- A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
- Follow other vehicles more closely
- Faster, to keep your balance
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Antwort: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.
Frage 15 von 20
What is the most important piece of gear for surviving a motorcycle crash?
- A helmet that is securely fastened
- Leather gloves
- A heavy jacket
- Tall boots
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Antwort: A. A helmet that is securely fastened
The manual calls a securely fastened helmet the most important factor in surviving a crash.
Frage 16 von 20
How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?
- Watch the driver's brake lights
- When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
- Look at your speedometer
- Count car lengths
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Antwort: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.
Frage 17 von 20
How should you brake on a slippery surface?
- Use both brakes gently
- Use only the front brake, hard
- Use only the rear brake, hard
- Do not brake at all
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Antwort: A. Use both brakes gently
On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.
Frage 18 von 20
Who should carry passengers or large loads?
- Only experienced riders
- Anyone with a permit
- New riders who want practice
- Anyone, after one ride
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Antwort: A. Only experienced riders
Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.
Frage 19 von 20
In the diagram, marker 4 shows the passenger's feet. When should they stay on the passenger footpegs?
- Never; feet go on the ground
- At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
- Only at high speed
- Only in turns
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Antwort: B. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
Tell your passenger to keep both feet on the footrests, even when stopped, and away from the muffler and chain.
Frage 20 von 20
On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?
- Every six hours
- Never, if you feel fine
- At least every two hours
- Only when you need fuel
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Antwort: C. At least every two hours
Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

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