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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?
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A
One
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B
Three to four
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C
Six
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D
More than eight
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A group of riders should pass another vehicle:
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In a staggered formation.
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B
In a pyramid formation.
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C
One at a time.
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D
In a splintered formation.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
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A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
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A
Using only the rear brake.
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B
Using only the front brake.
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C
Using both the front and rear brakes without locking either wheel.
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D
Using both the front and rear brakes while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?
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A
Sturdy boots
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B
Tennis shoes
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C
Shoes with loose laces
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?
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A
Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.
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B
Speed up to accommodate the one rider.
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C
Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.
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D
Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
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A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:
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A DOT-approved helmet.
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B
Face or eye protection.
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C
Ear buds.
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D
Protective clothing.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:
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A
Always press on the left handgrip.
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B
Always press on the right handgrip.
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C
Press on the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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D
Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Be visible.
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B
Communicate your intentions.
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C
Be prepared to react to hazards.
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D
Hope another driver sees you.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The gearshift lever is operated by:
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A
Your right hand.
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B
Your right foot.
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C
Your left hand.
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D
Your left foot.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:
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A
Speed up.
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B
Move onto the shoulder.
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C
Allow the other driver to pass you.
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D
Exit the roadway.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:
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A
Always slow down.
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B
Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
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C
Accelerate drastically.
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D
Not worry about your speed.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To increase your visibility, you should:
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A
Turn off your headlight during the day.
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B
Wear dark clothes.
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C
Keep your headlight on at all times.
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D
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The gear shift lever is located:
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A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
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A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If a tire goes flat while you are riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relax on the handle grips.
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B
Shift your weight toward the good tire.
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C
Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road.
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D
Use both brakes and stop quickly.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
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A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Making eye contact with another driver:
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A
Indicates that the driver sees you.
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B
Doesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.
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C
Guarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.
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D
May make the driver mad.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you are transporting a passenger, they should:
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A
Lean as you lean.
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B
Hold onto the motorcycle seat.
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C
Sit as far back as possible.
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D
Never hold onto you.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:
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A
Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid.
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B
Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly.
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C
Front tire will likely skid.
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D
Engine will make a loud noise.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
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A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
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A
You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
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B
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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C
You may block the driver's view.
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D
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
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A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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