Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   You are riding past a row of parked cars. Where in your lane should you ride?

   • AOn the shoulder
   • BToward the left side of your lane
   • COn the center line
   • DClose to the parked cars
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Toward the left side of your lane

   Staying left keeps you away from doors opening and people stepping out between cars.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   During a swerve, what should your body do?

   • ALean the opposite way and brake
   • BStand up on the footrests
   • CLean farther than the motorcycle
   • DStay upright while the motorcycle leans under you
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Stay upright while the motorcycle leans under you

   Keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean quickly beneath you.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?

   • ALow air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
   • BThe age of the rims' paint
   • CThe brand name
   • DThe color of the valve caps
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges

   Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which drinks hold about the same amount of alcohol?

   • AA 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor
   • BA beer holds much less than a shot of liquor
   • CA beer holds twice as much as a glass of wine
   • DA glass of wine holds no alcohol
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a mixed drink with one shot of liquor

   A can of beer, a glass of wine and one shot of liquor each hold about the same amount of alcohol.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

   • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
   • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
   • CYou should never brake at all
   • DDuring the swerve
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

   Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the center line?

   • APosition 2
   • BPosition 1
   • CPosition 3
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Position 1

   Lane position 1 is the left third of the lane.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

   • AHalf a second
   • BExactly five seconds
   • CAt least two seconds
   • DOne second
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. At least two seconds

   Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do?

   • AHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
   • BTurn sharply off the road
   • CSpeed up to keep balance
   • DBrake hard with both brakes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

   Stay straight and slow down gradually. If you must brake, gently use the brake on the good tire.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

   • ARide closer together
   • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
   • CUse the shoulder
   • DRide two abreast
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

   Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?

    • AFarther than the motorcycle
    • BWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
    • COpposite the motorcycle
    • DStraight up while the motorcycle leans
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

    In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
    • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
    • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What path through a curve does the diagram show?

    • AInside, then outside, then inside
    • BClose to the road edge the whole way
    • COutside, then inside, then outside
    • DThe center of the lane the whole way
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Outside, then inside, then outside

    With no traffic, enter at the outside, move toward the inside at the middle of the curve, and exit at the outside.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Besides a knowledge test, what test do most riders pass to earn a motorcycle license?

    • AA written essay
    • BA yearly medical exam
    • CAn on-cycle skills test
    • DA parking test in a car
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. An on-cycle skills test

    Most states require a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. An approved rider course can often replace the skills test.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which brake gives most of your stopping power?

    • ABoth give exactly the same
    • BThe engine
    • CThe rear brake
    • DThe front brake
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The front brake

    The front brake provides about 70 percent or more of your stopping power.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    When should a riding group switch to single file?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BOn long straight roads
    • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
    • DNever
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

    Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Where should you look as you go through a turn?

    • AAt the center line
    • BThrough the turn, toward where you want to go
    • CDown at your front wheel
    • DStraight ahead, not into the turn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Through the turn, toward where you want to go

    Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

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

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At intersections

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

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Why wear bright or reflective clothing?

    • ADark colors are illegal
    • BIt replaces a helmet
    • CIt keeps you cooler
    • DIt helps other drivers see you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. It helps other drivers see you

    Bright colors and reflective material make you easier to see, in the day and at night.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

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

    • ALights and electrics
    • BLane position
    • CLoad
    • DLevers
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Lights and electrics

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

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

    • ARight beside the leader
    • BTwo seconds directly behind
    • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
    • DHalf a second, in the left part
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane

    The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What should you do with the throttle as you go through a turn?

    • AClose it completely
    • BBrake hard instead
    • CRoll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed
    • DPull in the clutch
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Roll it on to keep or slightly increase your speed

    Rolling on the throttle steadily keeps the motorcycle stable through the turn.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Where is the front brake lever?

    • AIn front of the left handgrip
    • BAt your left foot
    • CIn front of the right handgrip
    • DAt your right foot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. In front of the right handgrip

    The front brake lever is on the right side of the handlebars.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?

    • AStop in your lane first
    • BCheck the surface, signal, and slow down
    • CBrake hard while still on the road
    • DSwerve off quickly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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