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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 13
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
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 3 / 25
When looking through a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
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B
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
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C
Use only your mirrors.
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D
Only move your eyes, not your head.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?
Choose one answer below.
A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Because of their small size, motorcycles seem to be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traveling faster than they actually are.
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B
Traveling more slowly than they actually are.
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C
Not moving when they actually are.
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D
Closer than they actually are.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
It is most important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing another vehicle.
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B
You will be slowing down suddenly.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals do not work.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the lead rider.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Anywhere within the group.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
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 9 / 25
It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce their speed when riding at night.
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B
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
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C
Not ride at night.
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D
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
To swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the handlebars quickly.
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B
Shift your weight quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
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B
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
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C
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
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D
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When making normal stops, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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D
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When you are being passed by a vehicle on your left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Help the other driver by moving as far to the right as possible.
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B
Help the other driver by moving to the shoulder.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Ride in the left portion of your lane
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QUESTION 18 / 25
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a year
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D
Before every ride
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When being passed, you should not move to the portion of the lane farthest from the passing driver because it:
Choose one answer below.
A
Discourages the passing driver from cutting into your lane too early.
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B
Encourages the passing driver to cut into your lane too early.
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C
Encourages the passing driver to complete the pass as quickly as possible.
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D
Encourages other drivers to pass you.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.
Choose one answer below.
A
Farther away, more slowly
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B
Farther away, faster
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C
Closer, more slowly
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D
Closer, faster
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you must swerve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift your weight quickly.
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B
Turn your handlebars quickly.
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C
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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D
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If carrying a load in a sidecar, the motorcycle's stopping distance:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be increased.
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B
May be decreased.
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C
Is not a concern.
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D
Will be similar to the stopping distance of a two-wheeled motorcycle.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If riding a three-wheel motorcycle in a group, you should travel in a:
Choose one answer below.
A
Staggered formation.
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B
Pyramid formation.
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C
Single-file line.
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D
Row of pairs.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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