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2026 Iowa Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cars need much longer to stop.
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B
Cars need a little longer to stop.
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C
Motorcycles need longer to stop.
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D
Both motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
More than half of all crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
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B
Happen at night.
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C
Are caused by worn tires.
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D
Involve riders who have operated the involved motorcycle for less than six months.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
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B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
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C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The center portion of a lane often contains an oily strip. This strip:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not safe for motorcyclists at any time.
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B
Is usually safe for motorcyclists, unless it is raining.
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C
Should always be avoided since other parts of the lane do not have the oily strip.
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D
Adds to traction for most motorcycle tires.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride single-file.
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B
Ride in a staggered formation.
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C
Ride in pairs.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25
When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If your front wheel begins to skid, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front brake engaged and ride out the skid.
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B
Keep the front brake engaged and release the rear brake.
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C
Immediately release and re-engage the front brake.
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D
Release the front brake and increase the pressure on the rear brake.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has long, loose laces.
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B
Has short heels.
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C
Has tall heels.
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D
Is always sneakers.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If taking a long trip, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to minimize the number of rest breaks.
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B
Use artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.
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C
Dress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.
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D
Schedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The effects of marijuana consumption can last for:
Choose one answer below.
A
No more than 15 minutes.
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B
About an hour.
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C
About two hours.
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D
More than six hours.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the grip in the direction you want to turn.
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B
Press the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.
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C
Not hold the grip because it can be dangerous.
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D
Not lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Helmeted riders are ________ more likely to survive than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Eight times
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D
Ten times
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QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25
Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Comfort.
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B
Protection in a collision.
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C
Protection from the cold.
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D
Discomfort.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Just behind the leader.
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C
Close to the back of the group.
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D
At the tail end of the group.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left position in the lane
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B
The center position in the lane
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C
The right position in the lane
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D
There is no single lane position that is best for all situations.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are easy to get used to right away.
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B
Make cars seem closer than they actually are.
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C
Provide a narrow view of the road.
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D
Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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