Wyoming Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?

   • ABelow the ankle
   • BOnly knee-high boots are safe
   • CAny height, if they are leather
   • DHigh enough to cover your ankles
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. High enough to cover your ankles

   Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

   • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
   • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
   • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
   • DOnly to the vehicle in front
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. About 12 seconds ahead

   Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What is a good sign that a motorcycle fits you?

   • AYour knees are above the handlebars
   • BYou cannot reach the controls without leaning
   • CYou must stand on tiptoe on one foot
   • DYou can reach the ground with both feet while seated
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

4. Vraag 4 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

   • ATight only at the forehead
   • BSnugly, all the way around your head
   • CLoosely, so it is easy to take off
   • DLoosely, so air can flow under it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Snugly, all the way around your head

   A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Your rear wheel locks during a quick stop on a good road surface. What can you do?

   • AShift to neutral and coast
   • BRelease the front brake
   • CKeep it locked until you have stopped
   • DTurn sharply off the road
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

   On a good-traction surface you can keep the rear wheel locked until you stop.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

   • AStop and wait for it to leave
   • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
   • CSwerve toward it
   • DKick at the dog
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

   Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider's head. What should you do with your head in a turn?

   • AKeep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
   • BKeep it turned to the side
   • CTilt it with the motorcycle
   • DLook down at the road just ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Keep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

   Turn just your head to look through the turn, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   When should you leave three seconds or more behind the vehicle ahead?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BNever; two seconds is always enough
   • COn slippery roads, at night, in heavy traffic, or when you can't see past the vehicle ahead
   • DOnly on sunny days
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does SEE stand for?

    • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
    • BScan, Examine, Exit
    • CSignal, Enter, Exit
    • DSee, Estimate, Escape
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

    SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    When should your headlight be on?

    • AOnly at night
    • BAt all times, day and night
    • COnly in the rain
    • DOnly in tunnels
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At all times, day and night

    A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How should you brake on a slippery surface?

    • AUse both brakes gently
    • BUse only the front brake, hard
    • CUse only the rear brake, hard
    • DDo not brake at all
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Use both brakes gently

    On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?

    • AThe rear fender
    • BThe rider's shoulders
    • CNothing; hands in the lap
    • DThe rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds

    Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When you follow a car, where should you ride?

    • ARight beside the rear bumper
    • BWhere the driver can see you in the rearview mirror
    • CIn the driver's blind spot
    • DClose to the road edge
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror

    Riding in the center of the lane usually puts you in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

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

    • ACarburetor
    • BClutch
    • CChassis
    • DCargo
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Chassis

    The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?

    • APosition 3
    • BPosition 2
    • CPosition 1
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you shift gears?

    • AWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • BWith the pedal at your right foot
    • CWith the lever at your left foot
    • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. With the lever at your left foot

    The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Where should your knees be while you ride?

    • AResting on the handlebars
    • BPointing out to the sides
    • CSpread wide apart
    • DAgainst the gas tank
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Against the gas tank

    Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A car is riding beside you in the next lane. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot
    • BHonk and stay where you are
    • CMove closer to it
    • DStay beside it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Speed up or drop back so you are not in its blind spot

    Riding next to a car can put you in its blind spot, and it may move into your lane.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Just before your front wheel hits an object, what should you do?

    • ABrake hard
    • BPull in the clutch
    • CRoll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end
    • DLean back and stiffen your arms
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end

    A little throttle just before impact lightens the front wheel so it rides over the object more easily.

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