Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Wisconsin Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Wisconsin Motorcycle Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

Which of these is the biggest danger presented by a parked car?

a. Pedestrians stepping from beyond it

b. Sudden U-turns

c. Suddenly joining your lane

d. The driver opening his door

Question 1 of 30

In busy spots like intersections and school zones, you should focus specifically on...?

a. All of these

b. Potential escape routes

c. Places to accelerate

d. Places to pass

Question 2 of 30

Flashing your brake light is appropriate...?

a. In all of these situations

b. When being tailgated

c. When stopping unexpectedly

d. When slowing down unexpectedly

Question 3 of 30

In which of these circumstances is it acceptable to share your lane with another vehicle?

a. In heavy traffic

b. When exiting a highway

c. When making a pass

d. None of them

Question 4 of 30

If you see a car ahead merging onto the highway, the best thing to do if possible is...?

a. Sound your horn and flash your lights to stop them

b. Switch over to the next lane

c. Accelerate and pass them on the inside

d. Accelerate to pass them before they join

Question 5 of 30

A pass on another vehicle should be made from...?

a. Close up to the center of its bumper

b. Close up to its left-hand bumper

c. Well back of its right-hand bumper

d. Well back of its left-hand bumper

Question 6 of 30

The best place to avoid being affected by wind blast from larger vehicles as they pass you is...?

a. In the center of your lane

b. In the left of your lane

c. In the right of your lane

d. As far away from them as possible

Question 7 of 30

You're riding on a 3 lane highway with the truck ahead of you and cars either side. You should...?

a. Stay where you are

b. Hoot at the truck to move out of your way

c. Drop back to clear space

d. Wave at the cars each side of you to back off

Question 8 of 30

Making a head check means...?

a. Making sure you are relaxed

b. Looking into your blind spot

c. Nodding thanks to another driver

d. Examining your helmet

Question 9 of 30

When you have to stop in an emergency, you should use...?

a. Engine braking only

b. Front brake only

c. Both brakes together

d. Rear brake only

Question 10 of 30

You are riding around a fast curve with traffic behind and traffic coming towards you. Your best line is usually...?

a. Moving from outside to inside to outside

b. All the way round the outside

c. All the way round the inside

d. All the way round the center

Question 11 of 30

When riding on familiar roads at night, you should...?

a. Keep your normal daytime speed

b. Any of these depending on circumstances

c. Reduce your speed

d. Increase your speed

Question 12 of 30

The best way to look for traffic at a blind intersection is...?

a. To ride across quickly, ready to swerve

b. To ride across slowly looking both ways

c. To stop and lean forward

d. To use your ears instead of your eyes

Question 13 of 30

What fraction of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering a rider's right-of-way?

a. 1/3

b. 1/2

c. 1/4

d. 1/8

Question 14 of 30

If you are riding along the street with traffic coming towards you and parked cars on your right, your best lane position will usually be...?

a. The center of your lane

b. Any of these

c. The right of your lane

d. The left of your lane

Question 15 of 30

When facing a number of hazards, you should deal with them...?

a. In pairs

b. One at a time

c. In groups of 3

d. All at once

Question 16 of 30

You are most likely to be seen if you are wearing clothing of which of these colors?

a. Black

b. Blue

c. Brown

d. Green

Question 17 of 30

Which of these should be taken into account as you evaluate hazard risk?

a. Trees

b. Potholes

c. Telephone poles

d. All of them

Question 18 of 30

You're riding towards an intersection and you think you have made eye contact with a driver waiting to turn across you. This means...?

a. You can carry on as you were

b. He will definitely stop

c. Nothing

d. He has definitely seen you

Question 19 of 30

The best way to communicate your presence before executing a hazard avoidance strategy is to...?

a. Use your lights and/or horn

b. Rev your engine loudly

c. Shout

d. Wave

Question 20 of 30

The most important thing in passing and being passed on a motorcycle is...?

a. To do it as often as possible

b. To make sure you're visible

c. To be as fast as possible

d. To be as aggressive as possible

Question 21 of 30

Why should you be monitoring your mirrors when stopped at an intersection?

a. To check for traffic patrols

b. To see if there is an opportunity to jump ahead of the car in front

c. To guard against potential bikejackers

d. To be ready to move out of the way of oncoming cars

Question 22 of 30

If you are in a situation where you have to swerve and brake, you should never...?

a. Brake then swerve

b. Swerve then brake

c. Brake more than once

d. Brake and swerve together

Question 23 of 30

To reduce your reaction time at intersections, you should cover...?

a. Both brakes and the clutch

b. The rear brake and the clutch

c. The rear brake and the horn

d. The front brake and the engine cut-off switch

Question 24 of 30

You should ride with your high beam on at night unless...?

a. Riding in a well lit area

b. Riding in a residential area

c. Approaching another vehicle

d. Riding on the freeway

Question 25 of 30

When swerving, you should...?

a. Stay upright and let your motorcycle lean

b. Lean and keep your motorcycle upright

c. Lean with your motorcycle

d. Keep both yourself and your motorcycle upright

Question 26 of 30

You're forced to make an emergency stop, travelling in a straight line on a good surface. Suddenly your rear wheel locks under braking. You should...?

a. Release the rear brake and increase front brake pressure

b. Release the rear brake then reapply it

c. Release the rear brake halfway

d. Leave it locked until you stop

Question 27 of 30

When parking your motorcycle at the roadside, you should park it...?

a. At 45° to the curb, facing the traffic flow

b. At 90° to the curb, front wheel touching

c. At 45° to the curb, facing oncoming traffic

d. At 90° to the curb, rear wheel touching

Question 28 of 30

How many times should you use your turn signals when making a pass?

a. 3 times

b. None

c. Once

d. Twice

Question 29 of 30

Riding with your headlights on increases the chances of drivers noticing you by...?

a. 100%

b. 75%

c. 25%

d. 50%

Question 30 of 30

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Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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