Take 2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 14

QUESTION 1 / 25

What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png

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AFollow me✓BSlow down✓CSpeed up✓DExit✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you must stop quickly in a curve, you should:

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AStraighten up, square the handlebars, and stop.✓BAbruptly apply both brakes while leaning.✓CApply only the rear brake.✓DApply only the front brake.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Where should a load be placed?

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AAs low as possible✓BAs high as possible✓CBehind the rear axle✓DOn one side of the motorcycle✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

You will ______ hear a tire going flat.

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AAlways✓BUsually✓CFrequently✓DSeldom✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

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AThe passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.✓BYou may prevent another vehicle from passing you.✓CThe portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.✓DYou are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When riding a three-wheeled motorcycle through a curve, it is best to:

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AStay in the center of the lane.✓BStay on the outside of the lane.✓CChange your path as needed.✓DUse the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Studies show that most crash-involved riders:

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AUnder-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.✓BOver-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.✓COnly use the front brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Swerving a motorcycle:

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ARequires a lot of traction.✓BRequires little traction.✓CIs a slow maneuver.✓DShould be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When being passed from behind, you should:

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AStay in the center portion of the lane.✓BStay in the right portion of the lane.✓CMove onto the shoulder.✓DActivate your turn signal.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which of the following is not a factor in determining blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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AThe amount of alcohol consumed✓BHow fast the alcohol is consumed✓CThe drinker's body weight✓DHow often the drinker consumes alcohol✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When may you not need to increase your following distance?

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AWhen the road is slippery✓BWhen there is a lot of traffic✓CWhen you can see through the vehicle in front of you✓DWhen it is raining✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

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AShould always ride in the same part of the lane.✓BShould vary their lane position according to riding conditions.✓CShould always ride in the center of the lane.✓DShould always ride in the left part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

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AAdjust the shocks.✓BAdjust the handlebars.✓CAdjust the brakes.✓DAdjust the throttle.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn front of the group.✓CAt the rear of the group.✓DBeside the leader.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Fatigue can be increased by:

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AStopping frequently.✓BRiding in cool weather.✓CBeing comfortable during your ride.✓DStarting a ride late in the day.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When riding at night, a motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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ATwo seconds.✓BThree seconds.✓CFour seconds.✓DFive seconds.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BExit the road.✓CRide in the tire tracks left by cars.✓DRide in the center of the lane.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Maximum front-line braking is accomplished by:

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AUsing the rear brake only.✓BUsing the front brake only.✓CUsing both brakes.✓DUsing the rear brake while downshifting.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When turning left, you should:

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APress the right handgrip.✓BPress the left handgrip.✓CPress both handgrips at the same time.✓DNot press either handgrip.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:

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ASwerve around the animal.✓BStop until the animal loses interest.✓CRide alongside the animal.✓DApproach the animal slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

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AParked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.✓BParked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.✓CParked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.✓DParked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

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ACounterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.✓BLean at the same angle as the motorcycle.✓CLean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.✓DCounterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.✓