WASHINGTON MOTORCYCLE PERMIT 2026 TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What are the three factors that make up total stopping distance? - ✔✔Perception
Reaction
Execution
✔✔What is one of the most effective ways to create time and space? - ✔✔Keep your
eyes up and looking as far down the road as you possibly can
✔✔Strive to see __ seconds down the road ahead of you - ✔✔12
✔✔What is the recommended minimum following distance? - ✔✔3 seconds
✔✔If you are being followed too closely what should you do? - ✔✔Slow down and allow
the other vehicle to pass
✔✔What strategies can you use to proactively create time and space for yourself? -
✔✔Being aware and making good choices
Continually scanning as far ahead as possible
Choosing the best lane and lane position for your current situation
Managing the distance between you, other road users and hazards
, ✔✔The majority of motorcycle vs vehicle collisions occur at: - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔At an intersection, riders should always: - ✔✔Look for escape routes
Look for roadway hazards and monitor traffic conditions
Remain in first gear at intersections and check mirrors often to avoid rear end collisions
Make sure that other road users have stopped prior to proceeding through intersections
✔✔What are common surface hazards? - ✔✔Painted lines or arrows on the roadway
Leaves
Oil spots
Steel construction plates
Drainage grates
Manhole covers
Gravel
✔✔To help maintain traction while driving over a slippery surface... - ✔✔Minimize any
speed and directional changes
✔✔Approach any obstacle as close to a ______ degree angle as possible - ✔✔90
✔✔When crossing over an obstacle, keep your head up and: - ✔✔Raise yourself
slightly off the seat by putting pressure on the foot rests
Just before crossing the obstacle, add a bit of throttle, after your front tire clears the
obstacle, roll off the throttle
✔✔The most effective way to pass another vehicle is: - ✔✔Plan your move
Move to the left side of your lane
Make sure the vehicle you are passing is not about to turn
Make sure you are in a passing zone
Signal, check your blind spot
When you are certain it is safe, change lanes
Cancel your signal after completing the maneuver
✔✔To compensate for the increased risk when riding at night you should: - ✔✔Reduce
your speed
Increase distance
Use all light sources
✔✔What is target fixation? - ✔✔When you stare so intently at an object or area that you
end up moving towards it
✔✔Before any group ride, reflect on the following: - ✔✔Give each other space
Staggered formation
Ride your own ride
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What are the three factors that make up total stopping distance? - ✔✔Perception
Reaction
Execution
✔✔What is one of the most effective ways to create time and space? - ✔✔Keep your
eyes up and looking as far down the road as you possibly can
✔✔Strive to see __ seconds down the road ahead of you - ✔✔12
✔✔What is the recommended minimum following distance? - ✔✔3 seconds
✔✔If you are being followed too closely what should you do? - ✔✔Slow down and allow
the other vehicle to pass
✔✔What strategies can you use to proactively create time and space for yourself? -
✔✔Being aware and making good choices
Continually scanning as far ahead as possible
Choosing the best lane and lane position for your current situation
Managing the distance between you, other road users and hazards
, ✔✔The majority of motorcycle vs vehicle collisions occur at: - ✔✔Intersections
✔✔At an intersection, riders should always: - ✔✔Look for escape routes
Look for roadway hazards and monitor traffic conditions
Remain in first gear at intersections and check mirrors often to avoid rear end collisions
Make sure that other road users have stopped prior to proceeding through intersections
✔✔What are common surface hazards? - ✔✔Painted lines or arrows on the roadway
Leaves
Oil spots
Steel construction plates
Drainage grates
Manhole covers
Gravel
✔✔To help maintain traction while driving over a slippery surface... - ✔✔Minimize any
speed and directional changes
✔✔Approach any obstacle as close to a ______ degree angle as possible - ✔✔90
✔✔When crossing over an obstacle, keep your head up and: - ✔✔Raise yourself
slightly off the seat by putting pressure on the foot rests
Just before crossing the obstacle, add a bit of throttle, after your front tire clears the
obstacle, roll off the throttle
✔✔The most effective way to pass another vehicle is: - ✔✔Plan your move
Move to the left side of your lane
Make sure the vehicle you are passing is not about to turn
Make sure you are in a passing zone
Signal, check your blind spot
When you are certain it is safe, change lanes
Cancel your signal after completing the maneuver
✔✔To compensate for the increased risk when riding at night you should: - ✔✔Reduce
your speed
Increase distance
Use all light sources
✔✔What is target fixation? - ✔✔When you stare so intently at an object or area that you
end up moving towards it
✔✔Before any group ride, reflect on the following: - ✔✔Give each other space
Staggered formation
Ride your own ride
