Washington Motorcycle Practice Test 2

1.When are a majority of crashes most likely to occur relative to a rider's experience on their current motorcycle?

When the rider has less than six months on that bikeOnly after five years of ownershipOnly on brand-new riders with zero experienceExperience on the current bike makes no difference

2.What must you do when you reach a yield sign?

Reduce speed and let traffic holding the right-of-way go through firstCome to a full stop every time, even on an empty roadAccelerate so you reach the junction ahead of the other trafficTreat it exactly as you would a two-way stop

3.Which equipment must be installed for a two-wheeled motorcycle to be operated legally in Washington?

A passenger backrest and saddlebagsHeated grips and a tachometerMirrors, muffler, horn, plate, headlight, taillight, and turn signalsCrash bars and a windshield

4.When should tinted eye protection NOT be worn?

During dusk, fog, or rainy conditionsOn bright, sunny afternoonsWhen riding on the freeway at noonWhenever you wear a full-face helmet

5.What should you do FIRST as part of the four-step cornering strategy on a two-wheeler?

Accelerate hard to load the rear tireReduce your speed before entering the cornerGrab the front brake at the apexStand up on the pegs

6.As you set up to pass another vehicle, where should you position yourself first?

Move to the far right of your laneRide the centerline of the roadShift toward the left portion of your lane to widen your viewDrop back into the vehicle's blind spot

7.Your light turns green at an intersection. Even though you have the right-of-way, what remains your responsibility?

To accelerate immediately so you do not delay trafficTo look and make sure the way is clear before enteringTo assume all cross traffic has already stoppedTo sound your horn as you enter

8.A pre-ride inspection using the T-CLOCS checklist covers which groups of items?

Only the fuel level and the mirrorsOnly the paint and the seatTires, oil and fluids, controls, lights, suspension/drivetrain, and standsOnly the horn and the license plate

9.Why are intersections especially risky for motorcyclists in terms of visibility?

They always have brighter lighting than open roadThey never have any signs or signalsThey rarely have other vehicles presentThey often create blind spots that make it harder to be seen

10.The three-second following distance is meant for which conditions?

Ideal conditions, and you should add more in poor conditionsThe worst possible conditionsOnly nighttime ridingOnly freeway riding