2025 Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Test 3
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Wisconsin when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Wisconsin please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/wisconsin/motorcycle.
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16. What does this road sign mean?
Explanation
An octagonal sign always means stop. When approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line and proceed only when it is safe to do so. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the intersection at a point from which you can see any oncoming traffic.
17. Your lane position should:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should provide a number of benefits, including an increased ability to see others and to be seen. It should help you avoid wind blasts, other drivers' blind spots, and surface hazards. Your lane position should discourage other drivers from trying to share your lane and provide you with an escape route, should a hazard arise.
18. What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?
Explanation
Wearing a helmet is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of head or neck injuries in the event of a crash.
19. Switching to a lower gear is also known as:
Explanation
Shifting to a lower gear causes an effect similar to using the brakes. For this reason, downshifting is also known as engine braking.
20. As a rider, you can lessen your chances of being involved in an accident by:
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a collision, be sure to make yourself visible, clearly communicate your intentions, maintain an adequate space cushion, search your path of travel, and identify and separate hazards. Always be prepared to react to any hazard that could arise.
21. Taking a turn too fast can cause a rider to:
Explanation
Taking a turn too fast may cause a rider to cross into another lane of traffic, or even leave the road entirely. It is important to slow down before entering a turn or curve.
22. Signs with orange backgrounds are:
Explanation
The color orange is used only for construction and maintenance warning signs.
23. When slowing or stopping a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
You should shift down through the gears with the clutch as you slow or stop. Remain in first gear while stopped so you can move quickly, if needed.
24. Unlike other beverages, alcohol:
Explanation
