2025 Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Test 8
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. Which of the following factors may affect the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person?
Explanation
The three major factors that can affect a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) are the amount of alcohol they have consumed, how quickly they consumed it, and the drinker's body weight.
17. When being passed from behind, you should:
Explanation
When being passed, the center portion of the lane is generally the safest lane position for a motorcyclist. Riding on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases the risk of colliding with it. Riding on the side farthest from the passing vehicle can also be dangerous because it may prompt the driver to return to your lane before it is safe to do so.
18. If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:
Explanation
There are several strategies you can use to prevent someone from riding their motorcycle while impaired. You can arrange another way for them to get home, involve them in other activities to slow the pace of their drinking, use any available excuse to stop them from leaving before they are sober, and get other friends involved to intervene as a group.
19. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:
Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass, whereas dashed lines indicate that drivers are permitted to pass, if it is safe to do so.
20. A pre-ride inspection should be done:
Explanation
To prevent any dangerous situations caused by technical issues, you should perform a thorough inspection of your motorcycle before every ride. Compared to a car, small technical problems can have more serious consequences on a motorcycle.
21. When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:
Explanation
When passing another vehicle on the left, you should ride in the left portion of your lane. Signal your intentions and check for traffic. Pass when it is safe to do so, then signal and return to your original lane when traffic allows.
22. A good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Explanation
The best way to deal with a tailgater is to allow them to pass you. Speeding up may only result in them continuing to tailgate you at the higher speed, which is even more dangerous.
23. What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
Explanation
Drippings from cars tend to form an oily strip in the center of each lane. Unless conditions are wet, it is usually still safe for a motorcycle to operate on the center strip.
24. When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should ride in the left portion of your lane because:
Explanation
