2025 Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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. When passing another driver, you should:
Explanation
Get out of another vehicle's blind spot as quickly as possible. When passing another vehicle, you should move into the passing lane and accelerate past the vehicle.
17. A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Explanation
Most wobbles are caused by improper loading of the motorcycle, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure.
18. When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:
Explanation
When passing parked vehicles, use caution. You may encounter vehicles pulling away from the curb or leaving parking spaces.
19. When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:
Explanation
Your arms should be slightly bent when you are holding the handle grips of a motorcycle. Bending your arms reduces arm fatigue and permits you to press on the handlebars without having to stretch.
20. Your lane position should:
Explanation
A properly chosen lane position should help you to see others and be seen by them. Avoid riding in another driver's blind spot for a long period of time.
21. Maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and its surroundings is important because it:
Explanation
The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you.
22. To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:
Explanation
To reduce the danger of fatigue when riding, dress to protect yourself against tiring weather conditions, such as wind and rain. Limit yourself to no more than about six hours of riding per day and stop for a break at least once every two hours. Avoid taking artificial stimulants since you may experience extreme fatigue when they start to wear off.
23. A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Explanation
Motorcyclists often slow down by simply downshifting. Motorcyclists should be aware that slowing down in this manner does not activate the brake lights.
24. This road sign means:

Explanation