Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 25

   A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

   • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
   • BSpeed up a lot
   • CStop in your lane
   • DBrake hard to warn them
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

   Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

2. Tanong 2 ng 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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. About 12 seconds ahead

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

3. Tanong 3 ng 25

   How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?

   • AParallel to the curb
   • BOn the sidewalk
   • CAt a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
   • DIn the middle of the lane
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb

   Parking at an angle with the rear wheel at the curb takes little space and lets you ride out forward.

4. Tanong 4 ng 25

   How do you stop as quickly as possible?

   • AUse only the rear brake
   • BPull in the clutch and coast
   • CApply both brakes fully without locking either wheel
   • DUse only the front brake
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

5. Tanong 5 ng 25

   What is countersteering, as shown in the diagram?

   • ATurning the handlebars sharply toward the turn
   • BSteering with the rear brake
   • CPressing the handgrip on the side you want to turn toward to start a lean
   • DLeaning your body only
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

6. Tanong 6 ng 25

   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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. At least every two hours

   Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

7. Tanong 7 ng 25

   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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: D. To the right

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

8. Tanong 8 ng 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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

9. Tanong 9 ng 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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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. Tanong 10 ng 25

    What does it mean to cover the clutch and brakes?

    • AKeep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them
    • BHold the brakes fully on
    • CPut the controls in neutral
    • DTake your hands off the controls
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Keep your fingers and foot on the controls, ready to use them

    Covering the controls cuts the time you need to react in risky places such as intersections.

11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    Which part of the lane must a motorcycle always avoid?

    • AThe right third
    • BThe left third
    • CNone; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best
    • DThe center third
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. None; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best

    No part of the lane needs to be avoided. Pick a position based on visibility, hazards and space around you.

13. Tanong 13 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

14. Tanong 14 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Against the gas tank

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

15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane when no traffic is present?

    • AIt hides you from other drivers
    • BIt keeps you on the shoulder
    • CYou can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp
    • DIt lets you brake in the curve
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. You can see farther around the curve and make the turn less sharp

    Starting at the outside improves your line of sight and makes the curve's path wider and gentler.

16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

    • AThe shoulder
    • BOver the painted lines
    • CThe tire tracks left by cars
    • DThe oily center strip
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. The tire tracks left by cars

    Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

17. Tanong 17 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. With the lever at your left foot

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

18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

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

19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

    • AUpside down
    • BExactly as far as they are
    • CCloser than they really are
    • DFarther away than they really are
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Farther away than they really are

    Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

20. Tanong 20 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    How should you sit so you can steer well?

    • ASo your elbows touch your knees
    • BSo your hands are above your shoulders
    • CSo your arms are slightly bent
    • DSo your arms are locked straight
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. So your arms are slightly bent

    Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent. This lets you press on the handlebars without strain.

22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    When should you use the front brake?

    • AOnly above 30 mph
    • BEvery time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
    • CNever on wet roads
    • DOnly in an emergency
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake

    Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.

23. Tanong 23 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Keep it locked until you have stopped

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

24. Tanong 24 ng 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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    What should your riding jacket and pants do?

    • ALeave your arms bare in hot weather
    • BBe loose enough to flap in the wind
    • CBe made of thin cotton
    • DCover your arms and legs completely
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Cover your arms and legs completely

    A jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely. Leather or sturdy synthetic material protects best.

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