Washington motorcycle permit practice tests

60 free questions written from the Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, each with an explanation and a link to its page.

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Washington motorcycle tests

The simulator: 50 questions; DOL does not publish a pass mark, so we score at 80%.

Washington motorcycle numbers to know: the distances, speeds, ages and limits in the manual, with a free quiz and flashcards.

Washington motorcycle rules to know

  • Washington requires motorcycle instruction-permit riders to be at least 16 and to hold a current Washington driver license. A motorcycle permit is added to an existing driver license, so it cannot be your first license. Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 11
  • A Washington instruction permit bars you from carrying passengers and from riding at night. A passenger changes how the bike handles, and night riding makes it harder to see and be seen, so both wait until you are endorsed. Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 11
  • A Washington motorcycle instruction permit expires after 180 days. You may renew it one time, but only before the first permit expires; otherwise you must retest to get a second permit. Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 11
  • Washington allows only two motorcycle permits within a 5-year period: one initial permit and one renewal. After that you need to earn the endorsement to keep riding legally. Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 11
  • Washington law requires riders under 18 to satisfactorily complete an approved motorcycle safety course before applying for an endorsement, and they need parental permission to take the course and apply. Motorcycling takes specialized physical and mental skills, and training is how you build them. Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 10
  • Washington law mandates separate training, testing and endorsements for two- and three-wheeled motorcycles. A trike or sidecar rig steers, corners and balances differently, so a two-wheel endorsement does not cover it. Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual, page 9

Questions

How many questions are on the Washington motorcycle permit test?

50 questions.

What is the Washington motorcycle knowledge test based on?

The Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual. Every practice question here is written from it and links to the page it comes from.

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