2025 Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit Test 4
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/wisconsin/motorcycle.
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16. Riding with a passenger:
Explanation
A passenger puts extra weight on a motorcycle, which causes the motorcycle to handle differently. Only experienced riders should carry passengers.
17. Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:
Explanation
An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a larger following distance.
18. If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:
Explanation
Lengthen your following distance when traveling on a slippery surface. If it will take longer than usual for your motorcycle to stop, open up to a longer following distance.
19. A good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Explanation
If you can do so safely, change lanes and let the tailgater pass. Speeding up may only result in them continuing to tailgate you at a higher speed, increasing the danger.
20. Head checks should be done:
Explanation
Frequent head checks should be a part of your normal scanning routine. Only by knowing what is happening all around you can you be prepared to deal with your surroundings.
21. When riding behind a car, you should ride:
Explanation
When following a car, you should ride in a position that allows the driver to see you in their rearview mirror. Usually, that means riding in the center portion of the lane. Because most drivers check their rearview mirrors much more often than they check their side mirrors, being in this lane position increases the chance that they will see you.
22. If a driver is tailgating you, you should:
Explanation
The best way to deal with a tailgater is to get them ahead of you. If you can do so safely, change lanes and let them pass. Speeding up may only increase the danger by encouraging them to keep tailgating you at a higher speed.
23. At a school crossing sign, you should:
Explanation
Pentagonal signs mean you are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. When you see these signs, be alert and prepare to stop.
24. When buying a motorcycle helmet, you should be most concerned about the helmet's:
Explanation
Protection should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet.
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