Wyoming Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 20

   Your motorcycle has a windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

   • ANo, a windshield is enough
   • BOnly if the windshield is short
   • CYes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes
   • DOnly when it rains
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   Answer: C. Yes; a windshield does not fully protect your eyes

   A windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Wind, dust and insects can still reach your eyes.

2. Question 2 of 20

   Usually, how should you cross railroad tracks that cross your lane?

   • ARide straight across within your lane
   • BStop on the tracks to look
   • CSwerve across lanes to hit them at exactly 90 degrees
   • DBrake hard while crossing
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   Answer: A. Ride straight across within your lane

   It is usually safer to ride straight across within your lane than to turn sharply to meet the tracks at 90 degrees.

3. Question 3 of 20

   How do you check your brake light before riding?

   • ATurn on the high beam
   • BUse the front lever and the rear pedal one at a time and see that each turns on the light
   • CRide at night and look behind you
   • DPress the horn
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   Answer: 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.

4. Question 4 of 20

   On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

   • AEvery six hours
   • BNever, if you feel fine
   • CAt least every two hours
   • DOnly when you need fuel
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   Answer: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

5. Question 5 of 20

   About how fast does the body get rid of alcohol?

   • AAbout one drink per hour
   • BAbout three drinks per hour
   • CAs fast as you drink coffee
   • DAbout one drink per day
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   Answer: A. About one drink per hour

   The body removes alcohol at about one drink per hour. Nothing speeds this up.

6. Question 6 of 20

   In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

   • AIn the right part of the lane
   • BExactly in the center
   • COn the shoulder
   • DIn the left part of the lane
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   Answer: D. In the left part of the lane

   The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

7. Question 7 of 20

   You want to turn left at normal speed. Which handgrip do you press forward?

   • AThe right handgrip
   • BThe left handgrip
   • CBoth grips equally
   • DNeither; you lean your body only
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   Answer: B. The left handgrip

   Press left, lean left, go left.

8. Question 8 of 20

   A friend has been drinking and wants to ride home. What can you do?

   • AGive them coffee and let them go
   • BRide behind them to watch
   • CArrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober
   • DLet them ride slowly
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   Answer: C. Arrange a safe ride, or keep them there until they are sober

   Step in: arrange a ride, slow their drinking, or keep them from riding. Get other friends to help.

9. Question 9 of 20

   How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

   • ABrake later than usual
   • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
   • CFollow other vehicles more closely
   • DFaster, to keep your balance
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   Answer: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

   With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

10. Question 10 of 20

    A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BOn the lane line
    • CClose to the passing car
    • DIn the center portion of your lane
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    Answer: D. In the center portion of your lane

    The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.

11. Question 11 of 20

    How should you ride across a metal bridge grating?

    • AZigzag to keep traction
    • BBrake hard on the grating
    • CStop and walk the motorcycle across
    • DRelax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across
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    Answer: D. Relax, keep a steady speed and ride straight across

    The grating may make the motorcycle feel unsteady, but riding straight at a steady speed is safe.

12. Question 12 of 20

    In the diagram, the rider presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle lean and turn?

    • AIt only slows down
    • BTo the left
    • CIt goes straight
    • DTo the right
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    Answer: D. To the right

    This is countersteering: press right, lean right, go right.

13. Question 13 of 20

    What do you do in the Execute step of SEE?

    • ADecide not to ride
    • BAct: communicate, change speed or change position
    • CCount seconds
    • DOnly check your mirrors
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    Answer: B. Act: communicate, change speed or change position

    Execute means carrying out your decision, such as slowing, moving within your lane or using your horn.

14. Question 14 of 20

    In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?

    • ARide on the shoulder
    • BRide in the center portion of the lane
    • CRide very close to the car ahead
    • DRide on the lane line
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    Answer: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane

    Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.

15. Question 15 of 20

    Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
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    Answer: B. At intersections

    Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

16. Question 16 of 20

    If your front tire goes flat, how will the steering feel?

    • ALight and easy
    • BExactly normal
    • CLoose only at high speed
    • DHeavy
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    Answer: D. Heavy

    A flat front tire makes steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire may make the back jerk or sway.

17. Question 17 of 20

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

    • AA half helmet
    • BA full-face helmet
    • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
    • DA cap with a sun visor
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    Answer: B. A full-face helmet

    A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

18. Question 18 of 20

    In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?

    • AChain
    • BClothing
    • CControls
    • DCargo
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    Answer: C. Controls

    The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.

19. Question 19 of 20

    When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

    • AOn short trips, a few minutes after starting out
    • BOnly in rain
    • COnly on long highway trips
    • DOnly after midnight
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    Answer: A. On short trips, a few minutes after starting out

    Most crashes happen on short trips, so wear all your gear every time you ride, even for a quick errand.

20. Question 20 of 20

    In T-CLOCS, what does the L stand for?

    • ALights and electrics
    • BLane position
    • CLoad
    • DLevers
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    Answer: A. Lights and electrics

    L is Lights and electrics: headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, battery and wiring.

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